Thursday Nite ~ No Brunch Ride (Advanced/Strong Int)

RIDE DESCRIPTION:
Join us for an energetic and fun evening jaunt on the trails in GB. Expect to wheel-off 12-14 miles at a brisk pace over many rock features with brief stops to regroup and to catch your breath. Route changes weekly.
Meetup: 5:45p / Rollout: 6:00p

*Can't make the ride? Meet us for post ride comradery around 8-8:15p.

RIDER SKILL/FITNESS: Strong Intermediates/Advanced
This ride is geared for the STRONG Intermediates/Adv riders due to Event Leader(s) brisk pace and tech skill needed for the terrain we will encounter in the park. We usually start out together but may split into subgroups depending on rider turnout, energy levels, and/or route preferences. If you are willing to lead subgroups, pls let us know.

POST RIDE
BBQ in P-Lot. We'll bring BBQ/Condiments. You bring chair & favs to drink/eat.

FOR GROUP RIDING GUIDANCE & AWARENESS:
*We're a jovial group who enjoy riding mtb & fostering lasting friendships. Ride leaders are volunteers-Not tour guides.
*RSVP in advance so we can pre-plan our routes according to turnout.
*You are responsible for your own safety and riding abilities.
*You are responsible for your Guest(s) and they must meet skill and fitness requirements of this ride.
*If you must listen to music, pls do so via ONE earbud ONLY.
*Be alert to briefs & ready to roll after regroups to improve ride flow & prevent separations.
*If you peel off early, let someone in the group know before doing so.
*If we have a big group, be prepared to help lead a smaller subgroup.
*Trails can be loose in turns in dry months, wash outs can happen.
*Be sure you can handle riding in hot temps during summer months.
*Allow reasonable space between riders esp thru tech sections.
*Stronger, more skilled riders should ride towards front of pack.
*Slower, less skilled riders should ride mid to back of the pack.
*Always let the rider behind you know which way the group is turning.
*Poison Oak is everywhere, so no touchy touchy.
*No smoking/vaping amongst the group.

See you there, Cheers!