- A Course:
- Attracts a more competitively spirited rider. Come test your fitness!
- In attendance are those with little to extensive racing experience including former pros
- All riders should be well versed in group ride safety, hand signals and bike handling
- Be willing and able to follow all traffic laws while being kind and respectful of the peloton
- B Course:
- Attracts a more recreational rider aiming to improve their cycling ability.
- Less competitive but riders will work together to keep the pace relatively fast
- Riders who are new to group rides are encouraged to attend. We’re here to help you
- There is one regrouping section at the halfway point (1-2min wait)
- Be willing and able to follow all traffic laws while being kind and respectful of the peloton
- Short “B” Course
- Short cut the hardest section of the B Course
- Allows for a potential regrouping with the B Course leaders.
Saturday Group Rides
aka “SLAMS”
May thru September
A & B Courses: ~40-45 Mile Loop with varying terrain ( Hills, flats, smooth and rough asphalt, quiet and busy roads, stop signs and traffic lights, pace lines and solo attacks ) All abilities welcome.
Details
A Course – Drop Ride 20mph +
A very challenging loop with 60%more climbing than the B course includes difficult sections leading to many of the climbs. This shares the same outbound route with B and short courses but will split on Center Road. This is a great test for all abilities.
Final Sprint zone marked on Newtown Turnpike
A very challenging loop with 60%more climbing than the B course includes difficult sections leading to many of the climbs. This shares the same outbound route with B and short courses but will split on Center Road. This is a great test for all abilities.
Final Sprint zone marked on Newtown Turnpike
B Course – Non Drop Ride 18mph +
The original loop is now more social. Neutral roll out with conversational pace for the first 6 miles. All abilities should be able to ride at 14-16mph to hang in this group for this initial section.
*Regrouping at restaurant corner of Hattertown Rd and Rt 302.
Final Sprint at the bridge on Lyons Plain
Short B Course – 16-18mph
This course splits at the Poverty Hollow intersection. This shorter course will help reconnect the groups along the Saugatuck Reservoir.
Departs Exit 42 Park & Ride @ 7:00 AM
”What I like about the "Slams" is new faces, strong riders and of course the challenge
Wilson