GROUP RIDES
Thursdays - wheels in motion at 6:00 p.m.
Locations vary (click here for the calendar)
Check the COTT message board for weekly updates
Bike season is typically early April - October, weather permitting. Check the Yahoo group or calendar for specific dates.
PACES
A = 18+ mph average
B = 16 – 18 mph average
C = 14-16 mph average
D = under 14 mph and for those VERY new to cycling
Newbie rides are generally C rides and geared toward those new to cycling and without a lot of paceline experience. However, these are AVERAGES over the entire ride, the actual PACE for each ride can be a bit higher, with the A group pushing 20- to 22-miles per hour at length at times, for example.
GUIDELINES
- To be considered part of the COTT ride, members must sign in and out.
- Helmets are mandatary for all group rides.
- No rider shall wear earphones (iPods, cell phone ear buds, etc.) during the ride.
- New riders should go with the C or D pace if uncertain about speed.
- Riders should also come prepared with the necessary tools to change a flat tire, a light in case it begins to get dark and the cue sheet (see the maps page).
Paceline Rules
Please be aware of, and follow, these rules when participating in COTT group rides.
CONTACTS
Bike Coordinator :