CAC Huntersville Evening Ride

** A headlight and tail light are RECOMMENDED for this ride ***

• Please read and agree to all ride details before signing up! *

1. You are responsible for your guest, please look after them throughout the ride.
2. It is essential that all riders follow some basic group ride safety procedures:

• Pay close attention to the bicycle in front of you
• Call out "Slowing" immediately if you use your brakes or the rider in front of you calls "Slowing"
• Communicate all road hazards you observe to your fellow riders; "Car left", "Hole", "Car passing", etc.
• Make sure you check beside you and behind you and communicate to the other riders if you want to move out from behind the bicycle in front of you
• Try to stay behind the bicycle in front of you or clearly move into a safe passing lane next to that bicycle; don't ride half-wheel
• Communication with your fellow bikers is the key
• Ask questions at the start of the ride if you would like clarification of any of these guidelines:

CAC Safe Cycling Best Practices https://bit.ly/3ojpgln

CAC Group Cycling Best Practice https://bit.ly/31zMh9K

CAC No One Left Best Practices https://bit.ly/31Ctta3

CAC Be Prepared Best Practices https://bit.ly/3jsWPgU

Our ride:
Ride length: 15 miles total (loop configuration)
Ride level: easy to moderate (because a few hills on course)
Elevation gain: +650 ft.
Pace: easy (social) pace 10-13 mph average
Start time: 6:30 PM
Duration: 1-1/2 hours
Terrain: asphalt
Bikes suitable for this ride: All types but ideal for road, gravel and hybrid Bikes
Traffic: low

** A headlight and tail light are requires for this ride after sunset. ***

Map of ride route (RideWithGPS) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37687210

Description:
Huntersville business park is a 50 foot wide, roughly 2 mile long asphalt road in the shape of an oval loop. The road also has a bike lane on both sides. This location is well lit and is popular for evening and night walkers, joggers and cyclist. I've logged many miles at this business park on my road bike back in the day. Good exercise after a long day at work.

Our winter route uses the business park, Torrance Creek Greenway and neighborhoods of Huntersville.

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WEATHER POLICY:

Ride is cancelled if it is raining OR UNDER 38 DEGREES at 6:30pm. If the ride is cancelled, I will send out a cancellation message to the e-mail address that you registered with on Meetup - so make sure you check that e-mail account before coming. In addition, if the ride is cancelled I will add a cancellation message in the section below.

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Additional Notes:

• All riders must be willing to stay with the group because we'll be making many turns on our route.
• Traffic, unpredictable weather, dog incidents among other risk elements are factors riders assume individual responsibility when signing up for this ride.
• Ensure your bike is in proper riding conditions and breaks are checked.
• This will be a "5 minutes no drop zone" ride, no one will be left behind within reason waiting 10 minutes unless mechanical or flats exceptions in which case you will need to call my cell.
• Public restrooms are available in the Alexander building at the business park.
• If you go ahead of the bike leader you are responsible for your own navigation.
• Please bring plenty of water and snacks if needed.
• Bike helmets are mandatory on all rides; gloves and eye protection are recommended.
• A headlight and tail light are required for this ride after sunset.
• If chance of thunderstorms, ride will be rescheduled.

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Phone or text Maurice at 7 0 4 - 4 9 7 -0330, if needed (Day of ride ONLY, please)