Vern's PITA Ride and Club Jersey Day

Current Wheelmen Club members can access the turn-by-turn GPS routes here:‍ 20 miles or 39 miles .

Please note a new start location for this Sunday's (9/22) ride. Due to the Apple Fest in Long Grove, we will start from Lake Wood Forest Preserve Winter Sports Area. Today's ride is Vern's PITA ride with 20 & 39 mile options.

Wear your club jersey today!

Here is the detailed info for the ride:

• START TIME / LOCATION: 9:00 AM, Lake Wood Forest Preserve Winter Sports Area. Be prepared to show up earlier if you need time to prepare before the ride. The ride will leave promptly at the designated time.

For turn-by-turn directions on your GPS, become a member of the Wheelmen Bike Club to access and download the route from our route library. Click here to join our club.‍

Both routes will be road rides. . A road bike is recommended. Hybrid/gravel/cross bikes are welcome, just be prepared to ride at the speed of your chosen pace group.

• ‍PACE: There may be different pace groups with 14/15, 16/17 and 18/19 mph on average.‍ Be prepared to roll at two to three miles above the speed of the pace group. The final average will be the targeted speed after stops and slowdowns for traffic signs‍.‍

In addition, pick a pace group that best suited your fitness level and stay with the group. Different pace groups will be naturally formed in the first few miles of the ride.‍

• OTHERS:

1. Cancellation: We may cancel for inclement weather.

Make sure to enable Meetup app notifications on your phone.
2. Self-support: We're on our own. Bring what you need for nutrition, hydration, mechanicals, and punctures.
3. Safety: A helmet is required. Headlight and taillight are recommended.
4. Release and Waiver of Claims for Personal Injuries and Other Damages - By saying yes to attend this event you are signing a release for yourself, and/or a participant under the age of 18, I understand that the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its officers and members are not insurers of any participant’s personal safety during the above activity. While bicycling is an outstanding recreational sport, it also involves risks. Some of these risks include but are not limited to: traveling on or crossing heavily traveled roads, winding roads, steep descents, potholes, accident, unexpected moves of another rider, physical exertion fatigue, flat tires and motorists. The undersigned acknowledges that the risk inherent in recreational bicycling and the undersigned agrees to assume all risks associated with participation in the WHEELING WHEELMEN activities. I acknowledge that the WHEELING WHEELMEN encourages the wearing of helmets and agree to save and hold the WHEELING WHEELMEN harmless for any injury resulting from my failure to wear a helmet. I freely and voluntarily accept all risks of injury, death, or property damage. The undersigned further agrees to save and hold harmless the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its officers, members, coordinators, employees, volunteers, agents and/or other ride attendees from any and all liability for any injury, illness or damage resulting from, or in any way connected with, participation in the WHEELING WHEELMEN events. I release and waive all claims for negligence against the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its offices and members for all damages incurred at or associated with any WHEELING WHEELMEN activity for myself, my heirs and executors. I hereby agree to operate my bicycle in a manner that is safe to me and those around me, to observe all the rules of the road, and conduct myself in a manner that will be complementary to the sport. I hereby consent to and permit any emergency treatment in the event of injury or illness.

I have read and understand this waiver. I agree to be legally bound by it.‎