FlyingLaZBoy
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'16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha
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...JUST ORGANIZE ONE! Obviously not everybody is able (or wants) to do 50, 75, 100+ mile rides at the 15-16 or higher pace that is typically kept on those jaunts. But as spread out as this group is across the area, it's also difficult to justify driving a lot of miles to do a 10-20 mile casual ride, which is perhaps part of why we haven't created a "regular" RBENT short/casual ride series. Joe has been active in posting about riding shorter distances in River Legacy in Arlington (which is a very nice park for riding), and he is always appreciative of company. Be Like Joe: Don't be afraid to be a "ride organizer" -- when you're planning to go out for a ride, whether it's at a park, in your neighborhood, or wherever, all it takes to potentially get some company is to post the following details in the "Upcoming Rides" section: Where (departure spot) When (rollout) How Far How Fast (typical flat cruising speed) Other particulars you want to share If it's a nonstop 20 miles at 10 mph, so be it! If it's 20 miles with breaks every 5 miles, but those 5 miles are sprints, so be it! If it's a "Donut Ride," so be it! And if it's something you do on a regular basis, consider making it a "Monthly Event" posting. If you wind up still riding solo, oh, well -- but you may get some compadres! In any case, YOU are the Ride Leader -- And anyone joining in your ride should be aware of the Ride Leader's Credo: "If you go off the front and lose us, it's your fault" Have fun, and remember to post about how your ride went!
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