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This is a no-drop ride that starts at a 17 mph average at the start of the season, progressing to 18-19 mph. There is a coffee stop after the ride at Caribou Coffee.
Distance TBD
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the trail. Pace will be 10-12 mph and we‘ll cover about 12 miles. This is a great ride for novice riders.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
20-30 miles at 14.1-16 mph. Route TBA. Amanda Fogleman will lead this evening ride, with Jennifer Walker as backup.
The LLCC Pedal Pushers will meet at Stuart Park and ride 4 miles down the Sangamon Valley Trail and then down Washington Street (wider sidewalk) to Around Town‘s Paradise Garden tour at Landscape Architect Gary Pierseill‘s home at 1220 West Governor. On-site registration is pre-approved by Eiliene Kindle. We may have lunch afterwards at Lime Street Cafe before returning to Stuart Park.
Forecast is for rain ending 6am. Slight chance of shower. Ride anyway. D-Ride Leader John Sanford 217/416-7156.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Join fellow club members for socializing and refreshments at Blue Margaritas! Club provides appetizers.
Saturday‘s V-Park rides are an A-level recreational endurance ride of 50+- miles. As this is NOT A TRAINING RIDE and is a NO DROP RIDE, stronger riders should set a pace that keeps the group together. If you‘d like additional work, please ride off the back. These rides should be steady pace with full group rotation to involve all riders who want to work up front.
Lincoln Park / Nelson Center
The first "speed session" for the Capital City Connection will be held at Lincoln Park. Learn more at the Facebook Event
https://fb.me/e/1FEh0zkmx
Sunday‘s ride is a more relaxed pace, 40-50 miles at a steady pace with full rotation. Derek will have a route prepared for many of these rides.
Meet at El Dorado Taqueria for a 50-mile ride to celebrate Ride Leader Jennifer Walker‘s Big 5-0! Lunch and Cinco de Mayo celebration afterwards
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a ride from Los Rancheros to Auburn for a total of about 37 miles. We will refuel at Roasted Bean Coffee and Wine Bar in Auburn with some caffeine and snacks then catch the tailwind back to Springfield for a fiesta at Los Rancheros. The RWGPS route will be posted in the Slow C collection soon.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
For May, we‘ll be riding out of Centennial Park. Meet at the park for a 5:45 rollout, with 20-25 miles of mixed surface fun. This is a no-drop ride, and pace will vary depending on those that arrive. We typically average between 15-17mph for the ride.
The first MNG every month will be at a slower pace with less rugged routes. If you‘re new to gravel, not used to group riding, or just unsure if you can keep pace with our normal ride, please come out and join us for the first Monday of the month.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
SLOW C NO DROP ride - About 14 miles, down the Sangamon Valley Trail with a little jog on city steets to Culver‘s! Ice cream and Butterburgers, bring your treat money! See the Club "Slow C" collection in the Ride with GPS app for route information.
Parking lot to the west of El Dorado Restaurant
Join Jennifer Walker for 20-30 miles! We‘ll start out at El Dorado Mexican restaurant, off Toronto Road exit at 5:45pm sharp!
30+ miles on some of the hills north of Springfield. The group will head out of town with the Team Mack group. Ride Leaders are Sean Walker and Nick Fogleman.
This is a no-drop ride that starts at a 17 mph average at the start of the season, progressing to 18-19 mph. There is a coffee stop after the ride at Caribou Coffee.
Distance TBD
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the trail. Pace will be 10-12 mph and we‘ll cover about 12 miles. This is a great ride for novice riders.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Lake Springfield Beach House
20-30 miles at 14.1-16 mph. Route TBA. Amanda Fogleman will lead this evening ride, with Jennifer Walker as backup.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
The first SCS ride will start and finish at Sherman Village Park. Pick your distance. This ride is open to all club members, however, we do ask that you register for the series if you plan to utilize the rest stop in Williamsville. Sag support is provided. Cost is $30 for non-member, $20 for club members. Click on the REGISTER NOW button to be taken to the BikeSignUp registration page.
Sunday‘s ride is a more relaxed pace of 40-50 miles at a steady pace with full rotation. Derek will have a route for this ride.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
For May, we‘ll be riding out of Centennial Park. Meet at the park for a 5:45 rollout, with 20-25 miles of mixed surface fun. This is a no-drop ride, and pace will vary depending on those that arrive. We typically average between 15-17mph for the ride.
The first MNG every month will be at a slower pace with less rugged routes. If you‘re new to gravel, not used to group riding, or just unsure if you can keep pace with our normal ride, please come out and join us for the first Monday of the month.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
30+ miles on some of the hills north of Springfield. The group will head out of town with the Team Mack group. Ride Leaders are Sean Walker and Nick Fogleman.
Join Jennifer for 20-30 miles!
SLOW C NO DROP ride - About 20 miles, down the Sangamon Valley Trail, through the country for a few miles past Bomke‘s Patch, then back to Stuart Park via the Sangamon Valley Trail. See the Club "Slow C" collection in the Ride with GPS app for route information.
This is a no-drop ride that starts at a 17 mph average at the start of the season, progressing to 18-19 mph. There is a coffee stop after the ride at Caribou Coffee.
Distance TBD
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
We encourage you to forego the D Ride on the Sangamon Valley Trail this week only and join the annual Ride of Silence honoring cyclists killed or injured while enjoying their sport. Details on this ride will be forthcoming.
THIS WEEK ONLY the D ride is a Show & Go casual cruise on the Sangamon Valley Trail. Pace will be 10-12 mph and covering about 12 or optional 25 miles. This is a great ride for novice cyclists.
The Ride of Silence is the cyclist‘s opportunity to promote awareness for our right to share the road with motorists and to honor those who have been injured of killed by a motorist while cycling on public road.
We will assemble at Wheel Fast at 6:45, ride at 7:00 PM. Learn more at the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/2597586887119024
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
20-30 miles at 14.1-16 mph. Route TBA. Amanda Fogleman will lead this evening ride, with Jennifer Walker as backup.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Saturday‘s V-Park rides are an A-level recreational endurance ride of 50+- miles. As this is NOT A TRAINING RIDE and is a NO DROP RIDE, stronger riders should set a pace that keeps the group together. If you‘d like additional work, please ride off the back. These rides should be steady pace with full group rotation to involve all riders who want to work up front.
Sunday‘s ride is a more relaxed pace, 40-50 miles at a steady pace with full rotation. Derek will have a route prepared for many of these rides.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
For May, we‘ll be riding out of Centennial Park. Meet at the park for a 5:45 rollout, with 20-25 miles of mixed surface fun. This is a no-drop ride, and pace will vary depending on those that arrive. We typically average between 15-17mph for the ride.
The first MNG every month will be at a slower pace with less rugged routes. If you‘re new to gravel, not used to group riding, or just unsure if you can keep pace with our normal ride, please come out and join us for the first Monday of the month.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
30+ miles on some of the hills north of Springfield. The group will head out of town with the Team Mack group. Ride Leaders are Sean Walker and Nick Fogleman.
Lake Springfield Beach House
Join Jennifer Walker for 20-30 miles! We‘ll start at the Lake Springfield Beach House at 5:45pm sharp!
SLOW C NO DROP ride - Begins and ends at Krekel‘s. Let‘s kruise to the Riverton Fast Stop and back, about 20 miles. Custard, burgers, snacks! Bring your treat money! See the Club "Slow C" collection in the Ride with GPS app for route information.
This is a no-drop ride that starts at a 17 mph average at the start of the season, progressing to 18-19 mph. There is a coffee stop after the ride at Caribou Coffee.
Distance TBD
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the Sangamon Valley Trail. Pace will be 10-12 mph and we‘ll cover about 12 or optional 25 miles. This is a great ride for novice cyclists.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Lake Springfield Beach House
20-30 miles at 14.1-16 mph. Route TBA. Amanda Fogleman will lead this evening ride, with Jennifer Walker as backup.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Saturday‘s V-Park rides are an A-level recreational endurance ride of 50+- miles. As this is NOT A TRAINING RIDE and is a NO DROP RIDE, stronger riders should set a pace that keeps the group together. If you‘d like additional work, please ride off the back. These rides should be steady pace with full group rotation to involve all riders who want to work up front.
The Sangamon Gravel series will consist of monthly rides May-July, featuring 20/40/60 mile routes with convenience stops at regular intervals. It‘s a free event, but register at the link below to be eligible for prizes and a segment-based points competition.
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Springfield/SangamonGravelSeries
Scoop du Jour Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
14-16 mph, 25+- miles. Start your week with a low-key ride from Scoop du Jour ice cream/coffee in Chatham. We‘ll head south to Auburn and then loop back via Loami. Leaders will rotate based upon availability, but the route will remain essentially the same. We may add mileage as the season progresses. Enjoy tasty treats after the ride!
RidewithGPS Route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46414056
Sunday‘s ride is a more relaxed pace, 40-50 miles at a steady pace with full rotation. Derek will have a route prepared for many of these rides.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
For May, we‘ll be riding out of Centennial Park. Meet at the park for a 5:45 rollout, with 20-25 miles of mixed surface fun. This is a no-drop ride, and pace will vary depending on those that arrive. We typically average between 15-17mph for the ride.
The first MNG every month will be at a slower pace with less rugged routes. If you‘re new to gravel, not used to group riding, or just unsure if you can keep pace with our normal ride, please come out and join us for the first Monday of the month.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
30+ miles on some of the hills north of Springfield. The group will head out of town with the Team Mack group. Ride Leaders are Sean Walker and Nick Fogleman.
Join Amanda Fogleman this week for a B/C level ride!
SLOW C NO DROP ride - Let‘s meet in Washington Park (lot south of the lagoon) and cruise through town for about 19 miles to Southwind Park and back. See the Club "Slow C" collection in the Ride with GPS app for route information.
This is a no-drop ride that starts at a 17 mph average at the start of the season, progressing to 18-19 mph. There is a coffee stop after the ride at Caribou Coffee.
Distance TBD
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Join Ride Leader Libby Shawgo for a casual cruise on the Sangamon Valley Trail. Pace will be 10-12 mph and we‘ll cover about 12 or optional 25 miles. This is a great ride for novice cyclists.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion
Lake Springfield Beach House
20-30 miles at 14.1-16 mph. Route TBA. Amanda Fogleman will lead this evening ride, with Jennifer Walker as backup.
Washington Park Picnic Shelter
Show-n-Go Geezer Ride. Retired geezers or wannabe geezers have a laid-back show-n-go ride weekdays for about 30 miles or so. The direction we head depends on who shows up and which direction the wind is blowing, but will generally be about 30 miles. Meet at the Washington Park Picnic Pavilion