VELO VELO Cycling Club is joined again by Jafe Cycling and Each One Reach One (EORO) for another season of VVCC's "Thank God I Bike Fridays". We are also proud to announce the Soft Opening of Jafe Cycling new storefront.
VVCC is proud to continue support and promotion of Jafe Cycling LLC and the soft opening of their new store front location Martin Luther King Jr Hwy Lanham, MD. 20720, (located between Carolina Kitchen & Tropical Smoothie Cafe). Jafe will be open for pre-ride for brief tours, minor adjustments and accessories, if needed.
With the help and support of our EORO Cycling family we have two officially guided pace groups. EORO will be leading and sweeping the D group.
VVCC will lead the A/B & C group. If you get caught in between groups feel free to wait for the group behind. With the exception of flats, NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND.
PACE:
A = 19+mph
B = 17-19mph
C = 15-17
D = 12-15
AMS (Average Moving Speed) may vary depending on terrain, traffic, and the ability of riders.
Meetup is at 5:30p and on the pedals at 6:00p.
NOTE: *WE ARE NO LONGER PARKING IN FRONT OF JAFE'S STORE FRONT. WE WILL BE PARKING ACROSS THE STREET AT VISTA GARDENS MARKETPLACE BETWEEN HABIT BURGER AND HOME DEPOT. WE WILL THEN RIDE OUR BIKES CROSS THE STREET TO MEET UP AT JAFE'S BEFORE ROLLING OUT. Be sure to check in when you arrive.
This is a 23.6 mile route through Bowie, MD. to Melford.
Rather than the typical free-for-all, this ride is governed by Lead Marshalls who controls the pace for the majority of the first half of the route. Speeds vary from 15-17mph on rollers to 20+mph on the flats. Not to worry, at no time will you be required to ride at the front to pull the group. For those that have the need for speed, there is a sprint section at Melford loop where you can test your fitness. Riders are allowed to go as hard or as easy as they like through this sections. There will be one official regroup Just past the Courtyard by Marriott on Science Dr. On the return, once we cross over rt.450 onto Millstream Drive, the lead Marshalls will break off allowing all to take the upcoming hills at their own pace.
NEW THIS YEAR
For the first time in TGIBF there will be a separate " Chase The Pace Group". This group will be moving at 19+ mph with "NO" marshal controlled pace like the main group. Also the CPT group will "NOT" have a regroup like the main group. CTP will be following the same route but will be leaving slightly before the Main.
cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46151273
Please Read:
To maintain safety on the road and to be respectful of motorists the following simple set of guidelines are asked to be followed:
- Do not pass the guide in the non Free Ride sections.
- Yellow Line rule on two lane roads must be obeyed. (NEVER EVER to be crossed)
- White Line rule when we have ample shoulder or an adequate bike must be obeyed.
- Broken Line rule, we do not take up more than one lane except when safely transitioning for a left turn.
- Slower riders in the Free Ride sections should move to the far right to allow faster riders to go by on the left.
- 2x2 Paceline at all other times. No wheel overlapping of the rider in front.
- The ride will NOT stop for flats. If you are with a friend that flats, we suggest that you stop and ride in with them. Be sure to know the route and how to short cut or get back and how to change a flat.
- NO "in ear" or "over the ear" Headphones of any kind allowed.
- Experienced cyclists are asked to help first timers with route info
When you RSVP to participating in this or any VELO VELO Cycling Club ride or event you are acknowledging that you take sole and full responsibility for your own health and safety.
Helmets are a must. No helmet-No participation.
Please be sure to have all proper equipment and supplies to help ensure a safe and pleasant ride. Two spare inner tubes, CO2 cartridges, patch kit and pump.
Front and rear lights
Eye Protection
Gloves
Proper hydration
Water bottles that fit your bottle cage
ID and money
Obey all traffic laws including stopping at red lights.
