Coffs Coast Community Rides... a plug!
This is copied from an email sent out this week by the organiser of these rides, Cr Ian Hogbin.
I'll be linking to here from the sidebar.. it's a handy guide for anyone considering going. It would be great to see it grow and grow.
What a great turnout last Saturday. Magic weather, TV Camera, and 84 riders. Lots of bikes on the cycleways, roads and in City Square is really great. It's on again this Saturday at 6.30am, and every Saturday. So bring along a friend to join in the ride and enjoy the company of others.
INFORMATION ON RIDES
All Riders: Please follow all road rules, including maximum of 2 abreast at any time.
Information on Groups – It is better to start off in an easier grouping and move up in following weeks:
A Group : Travel around 35-40km at an average speed of around 30kph. You will need a road bike and to be quite fit for this group. This group is for those riders that just like to go fast. The ride can include climbs such as Red Hill.
B Group : Travel around 30km at an average speed of around 26kph. Again a road bike is recommended for this group, but the speed is a far more acceptable level for social interaction. The route will generally be around Sawtell and return.
C Group: Travel around 25km at an average speed of around 20-22kph. This group caters for a wide range of riders, and does include mountain and hybrid bikes as well as road bikes. You will need a reasonable fitness level for this group and a good understanding of gearing and drinking whilst riding.
D Group: Travel around 19km at an average speed of around 16kpm. This group caters for a wide range of riders, and includes the younger riders, together with the newcomers. It is likely, that in coming weeks this group will break into 2 groups along Hogbin Drive, in an endeavour to best cater for all riding levels.
Information on Bikes – New Riders:
A couple of pointers that will ensure the new riders enjoy their ride and return. Please see a bike shop and try to borrow a mountain or hybrid type bike if you don’t have one. Please avoid road bikes, drop handlebars and foot straps on your early rides. Also, have a look at your gears, and try them out on a quiet street before venturing out.
The best option for the new riders is to leave the chain on the middle chain ring(if there are 3), or the small chain ring(if there are 2) for the duration of the ride. (The Chain rings are the cogs attached to the peddles). This set of gears is usually driven by the left hand side gear lever, so I suggest you leave that control alone. Then you focus on the range of gears on the back wheel, which is controlled by the gear lever on the Right Hand Side of handlebar.
I'll be linking to here from the sidebar.. it's a handy guide for anyone considering going. It would be great to see it grow and grow.
What a great turnout last Saturday. Magic weather, TV Camera, and 84 riders. Lots of bikes on the cycleways, roads and in City Square is really great. It's on again this Saturday at 6.30am, and every Saturday. So bring along a friend to join in the ride and enjoy the company of others.
So the deal is
City Centre Square
6.30 am, back at 7.45am
All bikes catered for.
All standards catered for.
(If under 18 years of age, you will need to bring your parent with you)
Coffee at City Centre Cafés upon return.
City Centre Square
6.30 am, back at 7.45am
All bikes catered for.
All standards catered for.
(If under 18 years of age, you will need to bring your parent with you)
Coffee at City Centre Cafés upon return.
INFORMATION ON RIDES
All Riders: Please follow all road rules, including maximum of 2 abreast at any time.
Information on Groups – It is better to start off in an easier grouping and move up in following weeks:
A Group : Travel around 35-40km at an average speed of around 30kph. You will need a road bike and to be quite fit for this group. This group is for those riders that just like to go fast. The ride can include climbs such as Red Hill.
B Group : Travel around 30km at an average speed of around 26kph. Again a road bike is recommended for this group, but the speed is a far more acceptable level for social interaction. The route will generally be around Sawtell and return.
C Group: Travel around 25km at an average speed of around 20-22kph. This group caters for a wide range of riders, and does include mountain and hybrid bikes as well as road bikes. You will need a reasonable fitness level for this group and a good understanding of gearing and drinking whilst riding.
D Group: Travel around 19km at an average speed of around 16kpm. This group caters for a wide range of riders, and includes the younger riders, together with the newcomers. It is likely, that in coming weeks this group will break into 2 groups along Hogbin Drive, in an endeavour to best cater for all riding levels.
Information on Bikes – New Riders:
A couple of pointers that will ensure the new riders enjoy their ride and return. Please see a bike shop and try to borrow a mountain or hybrid type bike if you don’t have one. Please avoid road bikes, drop handlebars and foot straps on your early rides. Also, have a look at your gears, and try them out on a quiet street before venturing out.
The best option for the new riders is to leave the chain on the middle chain ring(if there are 3), or the small chain ring(if there are 2) for the duration of the ride. (The Chain rings are the cogs attached to the peddles). This set of gears is usually driven by the left hand side gear lever, so I suggest you leave that control alone. Then you focus on the range of gears on the back wheel, which is controlled by the gear lever on the Right Hand Side of handlebar.
Labels: Coffs rides
posted by Tracey at 2:40 pm
1 Comments:
Group D or maybe E ( I'm making my own ) for me.
I think I could even get up early for a nice ride in decent weather.
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