Tuesday/Thursday's Weekly HALF-BAKED Ride

Welcome to our TUESDAY/THURSDAY morning HALF-BAKED ride. It's one of our nine-plus hosted weekly rides. It starts at a later time of 9 AM, rolls at a slower pace of 11 to 13 mph, has a shorter distance of 20 to 25 miles, on one of the four possible routes. Leverage this ride to build speed and to learn group riding if you are a new rider. This is a joint ride with the Arlington Heights Bike Club.

If you want to ride at a faster pace, The Wheelmen have rides in the morning and after work hours from Tuesday to Thursday. We also have a morning ride from Friday to Sunday. Each ride has multiple pace groups with an average speed from 14/15 to 16/17 and 18/19mph. We usually have fifteen or more riders for each of these rides.

If you are new to our group or new to riding, more than likely we would 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.

Below is the detailed info for this ride:

• START TIME/LOCATION: 10:00AM at Willow Stream Park, Buffalo Grove IL
  Be prepared to show up earlier if you need time to prepare before the ride. The ride will start promptly at 10:00
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• ROUTE: There are four route options for this ride. Each route is between 20 to 25 miles. The host and the group can collectively decide at the beginning of the ride on which route to take.
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  1) Bannockburn
  2) Lincolnshire
  3) Echo Lake
  4) Cuba / Hillside .
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  All routes are paved road routes. A road bike is recommended. Hybrid/gravel/cross bikes are welcome, just be prepared to ride at the speed of your chosen pace group.
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• PACE: 11 to 13 mph average. The rolling speed will be around 14 to 15 mph; with traffic signs/signals, the final average will be 11 to 13.
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  If you are new, let others know so they can make sure you are with the group and not lost.
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• REST STOP: There is no planned rest stop for these short routes. The group will stop if anyone articulates a need to stop. Note, the Willow Stream Park also has toilet facilities and a water fountain.
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• POST RIDE: Join us for pastry/coffee/lunch after the ride at the Deerfield's bakery about 1/2 mile east of the start of the 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. Personal liability.
   - By saying yes to attending this event, you are signing a release for yourself, and/or a participant under the age of 18.
   - You understand that the WHEELING WHEELMEN, its officers, and members are not insurers of any participant’s personal safety during the above activity.
   - You 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.
   - You 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 yourself, your heirs, and executors.
   - You agree to be legally bound by it