TUESDAY 5:29 Express ride with Wheeling Wheelmen

Welcome to our Tuesday evening faster paced DROP ride. The ride starts at 5:29 PM for a 25 to 40 miles, with multiple fast-paced groups for intermediate to advanced riders. There will be multiple fast-paced groups, 16-18, 19-20, and 20-25mph average speed.
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If you are new to our group, more than likely we have a ride that fits your schedule. And more than likely you would be able to ride with someone with a similar fitness level as yours. There are 9+ scheduled rides each week.

Details for this ride:

• LOCATION: **Recreation Park **in Arlington Heights.
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• START TIME: 5:29 PM. Please show up earlier if you need time to prepare before the ride. The ride will start promptly. No one will wait for late arrivals.
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• ROUTE: Here are examples of the 28-mile and the 40-mile option. It's a paved road route. A road bike is highly recommended.
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  For turn-by-turn directions on your bike computer, become a member of the Wheelmen bike club. Click here to join our club.
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  Wheelmen Club members can access the turn-by-turn GPS route here: 28-miles and 40 miles.
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• PACE: It's a DROP ride. If you cannot keep up with the pace of your chosen group, you are on your own, you are Dropped. The slowest group will average 16-18mph speed.
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  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. If you are new, ask others for guidance on which set of riders to stick with for your chosen pace.
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  If you get dropped, be prepared to use your phone or bike computer to find your way back.
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• REST STOP: There is no rest stop planned for this ride.
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• OTHERS:

1. Cancellation: We will cancel for inclement weather.
   A cancel message will be sent via the Meetup app at least 30 minutes before the ride. 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.