March 18 (Saturday) RATS/RABA Combined Charles City Rides
Pace Time Miles Terrain Stops Leader
B/C+ 9: 30 am 20/36 3 or 4 One John and Joyce Knox, 804-513-1346, jskjbk@aol.com

Description: Join the RATS (Richmond Area Tandem Society) for their ride leaving from Charles City Courthouse with a choice of 20 or 36 miles with store stops along the way. The leaders about 12 miles per hour but faster riders are welcome to do their own pace. The terrain is fairly flat with a few gentle hills on the 20 mile route and a bit more rolling on the 36 mile route. According to the weather or desires take an option of your choice to ride the less traveled roads of Charles City County. Maps will be provided at the start. All paces welcome with a nice lunch possible at Cul's Courthouse Grill across the street from the parking lot.

Directions: Start Location Parking lot of Charles City Courthouse. From the I 295 and Rt 5 interchange, go east on Rt. 5 John Tyler Memorial Highway until Courthouse road or 155 turn right and go to the parking lot of the Courthouse.

Ride Paces: A: 18-20 mph B+: 16-18 mph B: 14-16 mph C: 12-14 mph D: 8-12 mph