HANDLEBAR BICYCLE CLUB SUNDAY MORNING RIDE
Meet at Wendy's Parking Lot (5929 FM 1463 Suite 100, Katy, TX 77494) by 7:15am. Riders roll out by 7:30am (please be on time).
RIDE DETAILS:
A one-time ride waiver must be filled out and provided to the shop prior to the start and must be signed prior to participation in our group rides.
https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/61dde5b1824f9/web/
Route will be posted on the club Facebook page and/or subject to change weekly. Route is approximately 33 to 42 miles but additional mileage can always be added depending on the day and the group.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38521797
We have one breakpoint at the Shell petrol station HWY 723 (approx. 19 miles into the ride).
We typically arrive back at Wendy's before 10:30am.
We ride every Sunday weather permitting or if there is already a scheduled organized ride. We will notify ahead of time of any change or cancellation.
This is an open ride for intermediate and experienced level riders usually an B+ or B group. REVIEW GROUP RIDE MATRIX
We may separate into small groups if a few riders want to go different paces or slightly different route. If you exceed the advertised pace and break from the group you will be on your own.
This is a tempo ride and if you are not able to keep the pace or have mechanical issues the group will continue riding. A rider will usually accompany you if you experience a flat or mechanical. Please know your own riding ability and ride with the applicable group.
IF YOU HAVE NEVER RIDDEN IN A GROUP RIDE OR A NOVICE WE REQUIRE YOU TO RIDE WITH OUR NO-DROP BEGINNER C GROUP
We will make sure you get back to the starting point safely and will regulate the pace of the group depending on ride conditions that day. The ride is lead by experience cyclists with good local knowledge. (Please note you should be fit enough to ride 30+ miles).
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
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A bicycle in good mechanical and proper working condition.
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A cycling helmet (MANDATORY!)
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Appropriate clothing and footwear. We recommend cycling apparel and foot ware whenever possible however comfortable fitting athletic apparel and sports shoes are acceptable.
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Proper hydration & nutrition.
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Spare tube & tube repair kit.
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Cellular telephone (ICE)
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The ability to keep pace & cycle the distance.
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No earphones or earbuds (prescription hearing aids are permitted).
Safety is priority one! We recommend utilizing front and rear blinking lights to increase visibility a multi-tool for adjustments a phone in the event of an emergency and perhaps a cycling computer.
Visit our Handlebar Cycle Club page for information about our club and how you can become a member. www.handlebarbicycleclub.com
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
If you are not a member please consider joining our team or contact us if you have any questions about our club or further information about this ride.