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VOC Weekly Group Rides [Every Friday | Beginner Friendly] · Fri. Sep. 27th, 2024 - Wed. Nov. 6th, 2024
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Start: Friday, Sep. 27th, 4:30 pm
End: Wednesday, Nov. 6th, 6:30 pm
Pre-trip meeting location: Email
Description:
School is back and weekly Gulf Island trips isn't possible anymore. I thought it'd be nice to bring back VOC group rides again. Come out and take a break from all the school pressures or prep your cardio for your weekend trip.
This is open to all levels, any bike. Please read this page in full.
Link to Routes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BUAb72DUrKoXlRxBuJyIrKucjF3xw6Gcs4Sx068_UVo/edit?usp=sharing
Whatsapp GC Link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BI2484Dr2IqKoTph9dU20U
Schedule (Updated Weekly)
1. Fri September 27th - Garry Point Park (~50KM) -> Ride Leaders (Sri, Jasper)
2. Fri October 4th - Stanley Park (~35KM) - Ride Leaders (Sri)
3. Fri October 11th - "Kenya" Loop (~35KM) - Ride Leaders (Ben)
4. Fri October 18th - Iona Jetty (~50KM) - Ride Leaders (Sri) *Cancelled due to rain*
5. Fri October 25th - Gravel Goodness in PSP (~1hr) - Ride Leaders (Sri)
6. Fri Nov 1st - Halloween Special (Wear your best costumes!) - Ride Leaders (Sri)
What to expect?
- About 30KM - 50KM rides (This might seem scary and long but actually very doable. Takes about 1.5 - 2.5hr at 20km/h)
- "No-Drop Rides" -> No one gets left behind
- Semi-fast rides -> I'm hoping this won't "fully" be social rides. I aim to do Z2 (Endurance) rides averaging about 18-22km/h. These rides would just take too long if we chatted the whole time.
- If the ride feels too long, you are free to turn back whenever or transit back. Just let me (or the ride leaders) know that you are leaving.
- Feel really cool riding as a group and drafting each other (You will learn how to ride as a group)
- Possible workshops sprinkled in throughout the weeks (Bike Maintainance, Flat Fixes, Group Ride Strategies etc. Let me know what you want to learn)
How to Join?
- I will (hopefully) send an email weekly with that week's ride location. This page will also be updated weekly with the location.
- Meet at the Bike Kitchen Sign (Side entrance of the Nest when going to the Bike Kitchen) at 4:20 PM, aiming to leave by 4:30 PM Sharp.
- No formal pre-trip. Just show up to whichever ride you fancy.
What do you need?
- Bike (Duh Doy)
- Helmet (Mandatory)
- Front & Rear Light (Mandatory)
- Repair Kit (Spare tube, Multi-tool, Tire Levers, Pump) -> Can be shared, but please bring your own spare tube that fits your tire.
- Warm layers (Jackets, Gloves, Neck Gaiters etc. It's getting cold)
- Water & Snacks
- Lycra (Bonus Style Points)
Feel free to contact me about any questions or concerns :)
NB. The timings/length of rides will probably change as the sun sets earlier in the upcoming months.
Posted: 2024-09-12 16:22:17
Last modified: 2024-11-07 15:29:55