June, 2013 RABA Weekly Rides
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| Sunday |
Sunday Portabella Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| Various |
9 am |
19-52+ |
4 |
Various |
See list below |
Leaders:
Jun 02 Ron Corio rcorio@vcu.edu
Jun 09 Chuck Jajesnica cervelo55@verizon.net
Jun 16 David McMillan mcmillanmail@comcast.net
Jun 23 Marshall Brown pedal2themedal@comcast.net
Jun 30 Ken Robertson robertson12001@comcast.net
Description: This weekly ride starts at the rear of
Portabella Ristorante located in the Varina Food Lion Shopping Center. It is a show and
go ride like the Saturday ABC ride. There will be no pace group ride leaders; riders
will form their own groups. Ride leaders for each Sunday, listed above, will provide a
sign-up sheet and help new riders match up with riders of a similar pace. Riders will
choose their own route. Cue sheets and maps for over a dozen rides ranging from 19 to
52 miles are available by clicking here. Print and
bring your own cue sheet as none will be available at the ride.
Parking: Please park behind Portabella Ristorante in the rear of the shopping center. If this area is filled, park on the west (Richmond) side of the shopping center. Do not park in front of Portabella Ristorante or other areas in front of the shopping center.
Directions:Portabella Ristorante is located at 2627 New Market Road
(Route 5 and Strath Road), Henrico, VA 23231. Park in the lot behind the building (See note above).
| Sunday (Note: 9 AM Summer Start Time) |
Powhatan Courthouse |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B+ |
9 am |
30 to 45 |
3 to 4 |
see below |
Barry and Martha Pullen, 561-3950 |
Description: Meet at the Powhatan County Courthouse
on Route 13. There are many nice rides from the Court House, mostly with good scenery
and low traffic. The ride leaders will select a route that will be at least 30 miles
with a longer option usually available. There may be no store stops. Maps and cue
sheets will be available for those wishing to ride at their own pace. If the weather is
doubtful, call the leaders to confirm if they will be riding.
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B+ |
9 am |
30-40 |
3 |
Some |
Mary Falterman, 741-2116, Barry Pullen, 561-3950 |
Description: The ride starts at a different location every
week. Each week"s location will be announced to the RABA e-mail list. If you are not on
the list, please contact one of the leaders.
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| C+ |
9 am |
35-50 |
4 |
0 or 1 |
Deana Sun, 804-690-6018, MaElDsun@aol.com |
Description: This is a C+ pace ride on lightly
traveled country roads in New Kent County. The rides will start/finish at different
locations each week and the distances will vary. Many routes do not
have store stops, so bring plenty of water. Ride information is published each week via
the RABA Message Board. Contact info: MaElDsun@aol.com or phone/text 804-690-6018.
| Monday |
Start the Week at West Creek |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| Varies |
6:00 pm |
6-30 |
3 |
many |
Chris Cook, 804-512-8207 chrisck@aol.com |
Description: Riders can ride this 6-mile loop for as
many miles as they want up to and beyond 30 miles. All ride levels are invited to
attend. Be sure to have one white front light and a red blinkie for the rear of your
bike.
Directions: Meet at the Virginia Farm Bureau parking lot (the one
closest to the parkway) at 12580 West Creek Parkway. Take the Patterson Ave., exit off
of Route 288 and head west (away from Richmond) for approximately one mile, turn right
on the West Creek Parkway.
| Monday |
Chesterfield County Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| A |
6 pm |
25 |
3 |
None |
See below |
| B/B+ |
6 pm |
25 |
3 |
None |
Douglas Macauley, ddmacauley@comcast.net |
Description: Come ride on some smooth, scenic, and
generally little traveled back roads in Chesterfield County. I will be leading an
aspiring B+ group pace (i.e., in the low 16s). We don’t have any riders
designated other paces (please contact me if interested!). Maps will be available to
those wishing to ride at their own pace. The ride will be cancelled if there is a high
probability of rain so check your email if the weather is questionable
Directions: The ride leaves from the Clover Hill Athletic Complex on
Gentio Road. The Clover Hill Athletic Complex is 4.4 miles west of the intersection of
Charter Colony and Genito. We will meet in the parking lot.
| Tuesday |
Tuesdays at Rockville |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B+ |
9 am |
33 to 62 |
3 |
one |
Bill Whitworth, 708-0932 , whitworth2@verizon.net |
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Jim Denoon, 370-6252 |
Description: Please join
us for a great ride through western Hanover, Goochland, and eastern Louisa. We leave
from what is popularly referred to as the "Rockville Little League Fields". Cue sheets
are always available. Often, we divide into more than one group as both faster and
slower riders attend. The ride varies weekly and on the day before each ride, Bill or
Jim sends out a message on the club email list announcing the distance and other
particulars of the ride.
Directions: Headed west from Richmond, take the Rockville/Manakin exit
off of I-64. Go right at the top of the ramp onto Route 623 toward Ashland. Turn left
at the first stoplight onto Pouncey Tract Rd. The little league fields are 3.8 miles to
the left. The address is 17347 Pouncey Tract Road
| Tuesday |
Deep Run High School Options |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| A+/A |
5:50 pm |
29-32 |
2 |
None |
Mike & Kim Moore, 358-0935 |
Description and Directions: Riders should have a
strong fitness level, be very comfortable in fast pacelines and have good bicycle
handling skills before attempting this ride. However, other paces are welcome to ride
on their own as maps will be provided. Because this area of town is choked with houses
and traffic, obeying traffic laws and riding single file are a must! To get to the
start, take I-64 West to I-295; take the Nuckols Road North Exit. Go approx 3/4 mile,
left turn onto Twin Hickory Rd (traffic light/intersection). Go approx 3/4 mile, high
school will be on your right. Please park to the right side of the school, in the
parking area furthest away from the football field.
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Tuesday
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Hanover Courthouse After Work Ride
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Pace
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Time
|
Miles
|
Terrain
|
Stops
|
Leader
|
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A++
|
6 pm
|
Varies
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3
|
None
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Matt Satterwhite, 357-7490, giantbls@comcast.net
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Wayne Flood, 641-0556, sept1flood@comcast.net
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A+
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6 pm
|
Varies
|
3
|
None
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Rick Whittington, 363-4861, rick@rickwhittington.com
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A
|
6 pm
|
Varies
|
3
|
None
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Ken Kolb, 357-6076, kwkolb@verizon.net
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Cristina Bizzarri, 994-2006, Cristina.Bizzarri@capitalone.com
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| B+/B
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6 pm
|
Varies
|
3
|
None
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Hugh & Laura Aaron, 690-9720, hughandlaura@theaarons.com
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Thom Helsel, 405-4053, t.rush@greenupturf.com
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| B (no drop) |
6 pm |
Varies |
3 |
None |
Charlie Thomas, 747-3428, c.thomas53@verizon.net
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Gregg Hillmar, 683-2503, bike@hillmardesign.com
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Description: The route varies from week to week with
routes with multiple mileage options starting and ending at the Hanover
Government Center (i.e., Hanover Courthouse) parking lot. The slower pace
groups will ride one of the shorter options and the faster pace groups
will ride one of the longer options so that everyone finishes around the
same time. The pace group
leaders will announce the mileage for their group at the ride start. The
pace groups will be spaced out at the ride start to avoid large groups of
cyclists on the road.
Important Safety Note: This ride is often very well
attended which creates the potential for large pace groups. Large pace
groups tend to yo-yo increasing the likelihood of wheel bumps. Also,
large pace groups are frustrating to motorists trying to get home from
work on curvy country roads. That can result in frustrated drivers
passing in an unsafe manner. Consequently, the ride leaders may group
riders into smaller groups at the ride start in order to minimize large
pace groups. Please cooperate with the ride leaders if they ask you to
break into a smaller group. Also, do not regroup at stops if that will
result in a large pace group. Pace groups should be no larger than 6 to
10 riders. Groups of less than 6 are preferred. The pace groups are
spaced out at the ride start to avoid large groups of cyclists on the
road.
The routes for this month are:
Paper cue sheets are not provided. You should print your own cue sheet
prior to coming to the ride.
New members and those just getting started (or
re-started) with cycling are encouraged to come out. After the ride, everyone who is interested has dinner at a
local restaurant (cycling clothes are fine for dinner).
Directions: The ride starts and finishes at the Hanover
County Government Complex (7497 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 23069)
on US Route 301 at just south of the intersection of Routes 54 and 301.
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Pace
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Time
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Miles
|
Terrain
|
Stops
|
Leader
|
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A
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6 pm
|
25 to 30
|
4
|
None
|
Marshall Brown, 328-3823, pedal2themedal@comcast.net,
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Randy Rosemond, 966-5472, velosalsaman@aol.com
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| B+ |
6 pm |
25 to 30 |
4 |
None |
John Senn, 804-363-3855, John.senn@comcast.net
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Ken Robertson 804.201.6839 robertson@gmail.com
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B
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6 pm
|
25 to 30
|
4
|
None
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Ron Corio 643-6452, rcorio@vcu.edu
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| C+/B |
6 pm |
25 to 30 |
4 |
None |
David McMillan, 804-337-2710, mcmillanmail@comcast.net
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C
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6 pm
|
25 to 30
|
4
|
None
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Chuck Jajesnica, 543-8967, cervelo55@verizon.net
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Description: This ride begins at the parking lot behind
Portabella Ristorante at 2627 New Market Road in the Varina Food Lion
Shopping Center and follows various routes on a network of relatively
flat roads. Download and print the following cue sheets for the routes on the dates listed:
Parking: Please park behind Portabella Ristorante in the rear of the shopping center. If this area is filled, park on the west (Richmond) side of the shopping center. Do not park in front of Portabella Ristorante or other areas in front of the shopping center.
Directions:Portabella Ristorante is located at 2627 New Market Road
(Route 5 and Strath Road), Henrico, VA 23231. Park in the lot behind the building (See note above).
| Wednesday |
Retiree"s Midweek Ride and Lunch |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B |
10 am |
25 to 40 |
Varies |
Varies |
Barry Pullen, 561-3950 |
| C |
10 am |
25 to 40 |
Varies |
Varies |
Bud Vye, 262-9544 |
Description: This ride meets at a different location each week
for a ride of 25 to 40 miles, followed by lunch. All riders are invited. Each week"s
location will be announced to the RABA E-mail lists. If you are not on the list, please
call Bud Vye, 262-9544 or Barry Pullen, 561-3950.
| Wednesday |
Endorphin Fitness Wednesday Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| Various |
6 pm |
30 |
3 |
None |
Andy Welch (804) 741-1599 |
Description: The ride starts at Endorphin Fitness and heads out toward River Road and into beautiful Goochland horse country
before looping back to the start. Total distance approx 30 miles. All ride paces are
welcome. Please bring plenty of fluid and food with you as there are no store stops on
the loop. Parking will be in the Endorphin Fitness parking lot. The route is here
Directions: Ride start is from Endorphin Fitness, 8908 Patterson
Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229
| Wednesday |
Chesterfield County Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| A |
6 pm |
25 |
3 |
None |
See below |
| B/B+ |
6 pm |
25 |
3 |
None |
Al & Lois Farrell 744-9306 lojafarrell@verizon.net |
Description: Join Lois and Al for this ride on some
smooth, scenic, and generally little traveled back roads in Chesterfield County. We
will be leading an aspiring B+ group pace (i.e., in the low 16s). There is nearly
always a group of faster (A/A+) rid ers to join if you are so inclined, but currently
no designated A pace leader (please contact us if interested!). Maps will be available
to those wishing to ride at their own pace. Shorter options are available. We generally
do not ride if there is a high probability of rain so check your email if the weather
is questionable.
Directions: The ride leaves from the Bethia Methodist Church at the
corner of Winterpock and Beach. Take Hull Street 2.2 miles west of 288. Turn left at
the light just past Lowes onto Winterpock. The church is 2.8 miles on the right just
before the Stop sign at Beach. Please park in the front parking lot away from the
church. Be sure to allow time for traffic on Hull Street on your way to the ride.
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Wednesday
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Ashland Dinner Club
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Description and Directions: This nighttime ride leaves from the
Laurel Park Shopping Center at the corner of Woodman and Hungary Roads.
We ride to Ashland and have dinner before returning to Laurel Park.
The group will ride at a C or faster pace depending on the pleasure of
the group.
Note: The ADC is a nighttime ride. It is not
recommended for novice riders! You must be comfortable with
group riding and be confident with your bike handling skills. Adequate
lights, blinkies and reflective clothing are absolutely mandatory. Two
rear blinkies and a primary plus spare headlight is strongly
recommended.
Remember to bring:
-
at least one headlight which provides enough light to
illuminate the road in front of you. A second, spare light
with charged batteries is strongly recommended.
- at least one bright-red blinkie for the rear of your bike. (Two are
recommended.)
- fully charged and/ or spare batteries for all lights.
- lots of reflective clothing, vests, legbands, and/or armbands.
CHECK ALL LIGHTS AND BATTERIES BEFORE YOU GET TO LAUREL PARK. CALL THE
RIDE LEADER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
| Thursday |
Unemployed Cyclists Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| A |
9 am |
Varies |
3 |
Varies |
Joe Kent, 804-278-8917, jfkent3@gmail.com |
| B+/B |
9 am |
Varies |
3 |
Varies |
Bill Whitworth, 804-708-0932 , whitworth2@verizon.net |
| B+/B |
9 am |
Varies |
3 |
Varies |
Jim Denoon, 370-6252 |
Description: This ride covers
parts of central Hanover County and the surrounding areas, which offer a lot of
beautiful countryside. Most routes include a few good hills. Some routes do not have a
store stop, so bring plenty of water. Notwithstanding the name of the ride, everyone is
invited to join us, whether employed or not.
The routes for the month are:
Directions: The ride starts and finishes at the
Hanover County Government Complex (often called the "Hanover Courthouse"). The Hanover
County Government Complex (7497 County Complex Rd., Hanover, VA 23069) is on US Route
301 just south of the intersection of Routes 54 and 301. From I-295, take Exit 41 onto
Route 301, travel north for approximately 10.5 miles and turn right onto County Complex
Rd. From I-95, take Exit 92 (Rt. 54 East) towards Hanover. Travel approximately 5 miles
to the intersection with Rt. 301. Turn right onto Rt. 301. Travel approximately
one-half mile and turn left onto County Complex Rd.
| Thursday |
West End Manakin Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B/B+ |
6 pm |
28/30 |
3 |
None |
Mike Dieter, Godieter@aol.com |
Description: Enjoy a ride with lots of rolling hills,
a few climbs, and nice scenery in eastern Goochland and western Hanover. We will start
with shorter options until daylight allows us to do the 29 and 30 mile options. The 30
mile option includes a mile climb on Patterson Avenue at the end of the ride, the 29
mile option avoids this climb. This is a great way to get your legs in shape quick!
Remember your blinkie.
Directions: Meet at Dover Baptist Church, 635 Manakin Road,
Manakin-Sabot, VA. Take Patterson Avenue (Route 6) west. Once you pass the traffic
light at the intersection of Patterson/Lauderdale in western Henrico, continue west on
Patterson approximately 4.6 miles. Turn right on Manakin Road (Route 621) which is just
after the fire station. Go about ½ mile on Manakin Road to Dover Baptist Church
which is on the right. The church has asked us to park on the right hand side of the
parking lot, as far away from the church as possible.
| Thursday |
East End Black Creek Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| A |
6 pm |
30 |
3 |
0 |
Self directed |
| B |
6 pm |
23 |
3 |
0 |
Wayne Shipley, 572.0300,weshipley12@verizon.net |
| D |
6 pm |
15 |
4 |
0 |
Eleanor Shipley, 572.0622 or 737.7176 |
Description: This evening ride features multiple
distances through eastern Hanover and New Kent Counties. Maps are available for riders
who wish to ride at their own pace. The D pace ride targets beginners who will stay
together. All riders are invited to join the leaders for dinner afterwards at Nine Mile
Grill in Highland Springs.
Directions: From I-64, take exit 197B (Highland Springs, Rte.156N)
onto Airport Drive (Rte. 156N), continue through 2 lights, over Rte 295, bear right at
Market Rd.(Rte. 630),continue and bear right again on Fox Hunter Lane at Black Creek
Country Store. Next, turn left on McClellan Rd.(Rte. 628). The Church is about 2 miles
on the left. Use parking lot on north side of the church.
From Rte 295, take exit 31A (Cold Harbor Rte.156N) and follow the directions above.
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Thursday
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Crump Park Options
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Description: This evening ride features multiple
distances beginning in Henrico county progressing through Ashland and
western Hanover County. We have prepared cue sheets of 4 distances on
roads familiar to all RABA riders. The shortest ride is 24 miles and
basically flat. The longest is 38 miles and ascends 3 Sisters, Rocketts
Mill, and Horseshoe. Each week the ride leaders will choose the distance
for their group.
Download the cue sheet
here.
Directions: To get to the start, please take Staples
Mill Rd/Rt 33 West. Turn right onto Mountain Rd. Remain on Mountain Rd
for approximately 1.3 miles - park entrance will be on the left. Look for
bicyclists in the back lot, in the rear of the park.
| Thursday |
BDR (Before Dinner Ride) |
Description: This ride leaves from the Laurel Park
Shopping Center at the corner of Woodman and Hungary Roads. The twenty mile route
follows the ABC route which is almost flat to Ashland and back to Laurel Park Shopping
Center. Longer routes have a few hills. This ride is open to all cyclists and is
generally relaxed pace. Due to the possibility of returning in low light, each rider
should have a working headlight and a rear blinkie. After the ride join your fellow
riders for dinner at Maria’s or another local restaurant.
Directions: Laurel Park Shopping Center (9500 Woodman Rd, Richmond, VA
23228) at Hungary and Woodman Roads
| Friday |
Fridays at Hylas (Note: New Start Time) |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B/B+ |
9 am |
35-40 |
3 |
Some |
Jim DeNoon 370-6252 |
Description and Directions: The ride will
start and end at the Berea Baptist Church at the intersection of 623 (Ashland Road) and
271 (Pouncey Tract Road). To get there, take I-64 West to Exit 173 (Rockville/Manakin),
go right (north) on 623 and travel 2.5 miles to the Berea Baptist Church on your right
just before the intersection with 271. The ride will vary each week. Maps and cue
sheets will be available for those wishing to ride at their own pace.
| Saturday |
Endorphin Fitness Saturday Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| Various |
7:30 am |
30 |
3 |
None |
Andy Welch (804) 741-1599 |
Description: The ride starts at Endorphin Fitness and heads out toward River Road and into beautiful Goochland horse country
before looping back to the start. Total distance approx 30 miles. All ride paces are
welcome. Please bring plenty of fluid and food with you as there are no store stops on
the loop. Parking will be in the Endorphin Fitness parking lot. The route is here
Directions: Ride start is from Endorphin Fitness, 8908 Patterson
Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229
| Saturday |
The Ashland Breakfast Club (ABC) |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| Varies |
8:00 to 8:30 am |
20 to 50+ |
5 |
Some |
June 1- Gary Thabet |
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June 8- Gregg Hillmar |
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June 15- Dave McMillan |
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June 22- Kelly Evans |
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June 29- Kelly Evans |
Description and Directions: This ride leaves from the
Laurel Park Shopping Center at the corner of Woodman and Hungary Roads. The basic ride
is ten almost flat miles to Ashland where riders stop at Hardees or Ashland Coffee
& Tea for breakfast or hot or cold drinks before retracing the route back to Laurel
Park. There are a number of variations to this ride with many riders choosing a 30 mile
route to the Coffee Shop while others prefer the basic route where they then meet up
with other riders interested in doing additional miles before returning to the starting
point. Riders may join the ride leader"s group or form a group of their own based on
preferred pace and distance.
Unlike most RABA rides, this ride does not have a group start. Riders may sign the ride
sheet and depart anytime between 8:00 and 8:30. If you are new to this ride, please
introduce yourself to the ride leader and he or she will assist you in finding other
club members who ride your pace. Maps and cue sheets are available for those wishing to
ride at their own pace. Riders arriving after the ride leader has left will find the
sign-up sheet and route maps on the ride leader"s car.
| Saturday |
Centerville Saturday Ride - [Food Lion] |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B/B+ |
8:00 am |
26+ |
4 |
Some |
Robert Mullins, 338-2782 , rsm.mullins@gmail.com |
Description and Directions: This ride leaves from the
Broadview Shopping Center on Broad St. in Manakin-Sabot. Click the
link for the Google Map location.
There are a number of ride options available from this starting point. Cue sheets will
be available. The group will break up into different pace groups and regroup along the
route.
