The Breakfast
Club
 Every Saturday and Sunday morning, and most holidays, an informal ride forms at Ft. Meigs in Perrysburg, Ohio.
There are 3 groups (A, B, C) with varying paces. Year around, and year
after year, the group rides out 16 miles to Grand Rapids, Ohio for breakfast at
Couzins Restaurant. The "A" ride down is usually fast-paced (more like go for
broke; 25mph+, sustained).
After breakfast some turn around and head home. Others head out for more mileage at a much
more reasonable pace. Favorite long-haul routes in open countryside can bring riders home
with 50-100 miles total. Many of the routes can be found on www.mapmyride.com.
Rides
start at 8:00 a.m. for the "A" group beginning April 25, until the time change in the fall.
Start time is 9:00 a.m.
for the "A" group during the fall, winter.
If
you are coming to this ride for the first time, you should plan to ride with
an early group (B or C).
The "B" group starts 15 minutes before
the "A" group.
The "C" group starts 30 minutes
before the "A" group.
Riding
Speed/Pace for each group:
A
Group - ranges from 20-30+mph, average 25mph
B
Group - ranges from 16-25mph, average 20mph
C
Group - ranges from 12-22mph, average 18mph
You are likely to
get some help if you are a novice at paceline riding or are struggling to
keep up with the group. We have a loose Escort
Program for these rides. Expect to find at least a couple of more experienced
riders, who should have information about routes this informal group might
take, and who can offer the novice rider pointers on etiquette and skills. Check
out our new Mentors program. This
part of the country can be very windy most of the year, so learning how to
ride in the wind is critical, this would be a good question to ask a local.
The ride happens year around, never mind the weather. Serious rain at the start
will keep most home, as will icy roads in winter or temperatures less than 15 degrees F.
Find a map to the
start here.
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January
11, 2003. 16º F. and still riding. |
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Rainy
Sunday, November 26, 2000. The usual crowd has dwindled to a set
of 5 on this chilly morning. All claimed the ride was just fine! |
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