Join The Team

• We will either do 100 miles or 75 mile the first day and 75 miles the second. We typically take a quick team poll the first day about half way to determine if we are taking the extra century loop.

• The longest arm of the ride is 20 miles at the start of each day and then there are rest stops after other 10 miles. We typically take a moment to stretch, use the restroom, and grab food / water.

• The ride is very supported so there are lots of people helping us along and police helping us cross roads.

• The ride is mostly flat with one large hill at the end of the first day and start of the second

• It can be cold in the AM so plan accordingly

We encourage those riding to prepare in advance with multiple practice rides. The most important factor depending on your fitness level is stamina and ability to sit on the bike for an extended period. Hours training on the bike are what get you ready.

A minimal recommended training program 2-3 months in advance includes:

• 2-3 one hour rides weekly at edge of zone 2 / zone 3 heart rate maybe some bursts into higher heartrate a few times each ride (slightly harder than your pace ride day)

• 2-3 30-40 mile monthly rides at edge of zone 1 / zone 2 heart rate (your pace on ride day). If you are doing this over months you can start around 20 miles and work your way up to longer rides as the ride gets closer.

• We try our best to stick as a team. Please plan to stick with us, or let us know your plans in advance. If you fall behind we can make plans for someone to support you. A normal experience for newer riders is to feel like you could beast mode the whole ride for the first 30 miles. Then you'll start feeling more normal for another 20 mile then the fatigue sets in. Jeff is an expert at pacing so we try to go his to avoid ups and downs of pushing ourselves too hard.

• We ride with traffic in single file if there's cars or small shoulder. Person in the front will break the wind for you if you ride close to their wheel.

• You pass bikers or walkers on the left and say "on your left" before doing so.

• Communication is key riding with a team, examples below.

• "Car back" when you see a car passing

• "Slowing" when slowing down

• Left or right hand signals when turning

• "Clear" when crossing an intersection you've determined is safe (no cars)

• "Bump" or "hole"

• Pointing at hazards in the road if you see them it's helpful to those around you (sand, gravel, sticks, potholes)

• Safety is most important no rushing in front of cars. Always stop and wait and assume they don't see you.

• Overnight bag

• Toiletries

• Clothing for after ride dinner (shorts and tee or whatever)

• Shoes

• Phone charger

• Day bag if you want to carry gear while riding (e.g., small camelback)

• Riding gloves no finger

• Long riding gloves (optional)

• Riding shorts

• Riding jersey x 2

• Long sleeve under armor

• Windproof rainproof light jacket (no warmth)

• Light over jacket if you have one you want wind resistance and warmth in as light of a jack as you can get.

• Knee and elbow compression sleeves (optional)

• 2 x long socks

• Helmet

• Bike bag with spare tubes

• Bike computer (optional)

• Water bottle(s)

• Bike shoes

• Bike shoe cleats

• Bike