HANDLEBAR BICYCLE CLUB TUESDAY NIGHT DIRTY WORLDS

Meet at Betty Sue Creech Elementary School (5905 S. Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450) by 5:45pm. Riders roll out by 6:00pm (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 26 miles.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41394652

We have one short hydration break at approx. 13 miles into the ride.
We typically arrive back at Betty Sue Creech Elementary School by 8:00pm.
We ride every Tuesday 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 gravel riders. REVIEW GROUP RIDE MATRIX

We may separate into small groups if a few riders want to go different paces. 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.

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

A Gravel/mountain bike in good mechanical and proper working condition.
LIGHTS ARE MANDATORY!
A cycling helmet is MANDATORY!
Appropriate clothing and footwear. We recommend cycling apparel and foot ware whenever possible however comfortable fitting athletic apparel and sports shoes are acceptable.
Proper hydration & nutrition.
Spare tube & tube repair kit.
Cellular telephone (ICE)
The ability to keep pace & cycle the distance.
No earphones or earbuds (prescription hearing aids are permitted).

Safety is priority one! It is mandatory to use front and rear blinking lights to increase visibility for this ride. A phone in the event of an emergency and perhaps a cycling computer.

Some riders may choose after the ride to go to Local Table for food and beverages. 22756 Westheimer Pkwy #100, Katy, TX 77450

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.