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In 2008, we offer two Spring Training Series for B riders. Both series are designed for B-SIG graduates or experienced B riders with developed group-riding skills. Each program consists of progressively longer and faster organized rides over increasingly challenging terrain. The B STS will offer rides on Saturdays. The B Ultra STS will offer rides on Sundays. There are two other major differences in these series.
- The B STS rides range in distance from about 40 miles for the first ride, to a graduation ride of about a century. The B Ultra STS focus will be on long distance cycling. Starting with the 3rd ride, all rides will be 95 miles or longer.
- The B STS will require signup, and no new riders will be allowed to join after the third ride. Anyone may join a B Ultra STS ride, but we do ask for RSVPs.
All riders are expected to pay attention to cue sheets, and be self-sufficient in the event they find themselves riding alone.
Please check the ride listings in the NYCC Bulletin or the online ride listings for STS ride details. Always check the NYCC message board for last-minute ride information.
B STS
For B-SIG graduates or experienced riders looking to get back in shape with a group this spring, we welcome you to join us for the B STS. The program will start on March 15th with a ride of about 40 miles at a B15/16 pace and work up to a beautiful series finale of about a century at a B17 pace on May 10th. Good bike handling and group riding skills are required, as well as knowledge of, and comfort with, pacelining. While we won't use it on all, or even most, of the rides, the longer and hillier they get, the more we may appreciate the added efficiency. We expect all riders to pay attention to cue sheets and be willing to take their turn up front. Helmets mandatory; aerobars and ATBs are out. If you are still honing your group riding skills we urge you to join a SIG program and save the STS for next year. You're welcome to join us if you're a slower B rider, but please be comfortable with a cue sheet and the possibility of having to navigate yourself home.
The B STS will require signup, and no new riders will be allowed to join after the third ride. To signup for the B STS, or to request further information, please contact
Marci Silverman or
Cyna Alderman
B Ultra
For SIG graduates and other experienced riders who want to ride long
distances as a group. The program will start with a 75 mile ride at a B16 pace on Sunday, March 2nd. The rides will get progressively longer and more challenging, with the final 2 rides in May being about 125 miles with at least 6000 feet of climbing. Depending on the composition of the group and ride leaders, we may break into 2 groups. We will always have one ride leader leading a B16 group, but we may offer a faster group. Faster or slower riders are encouraged to attend, but you may need to ride on your own, so please be self-sufficient. If you are interested in leading or co-leading a ride, please contact Neile or Kay.
Headlights, taillights, and reflective gear are required, as at times we may be returning with limited daylight. Signup and continued attendance is not required, but please do RSVP if you plan to attend.
Please contact Neile Weissman or
Kay Gunn for more information
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