This ride is a joint effort between LC3 and a few other local cycling groups.

We start from the same venue, at the same time, following the same route. That way, whatever pace "wrings you out", you're bound to find someone's wheel (or they'll find yours).

Either way, ride like you're the Wring-Bearer and the Nazgul are on your wheel. If you're quick, the suffering only lasts an hour and a half and it'll put your day (possibly your week) into proper perspective.

For those who can make it, see the 'Details' below or click RSVP Now! It helps us know how many riders are planning on showing up.

Details

• Training Ride - Intermediate. This is a drop ride (see "Remarks" below), and it is very challenging. You may find yourself left behind, or even solo off of the back, if you cannot hold the advertised pace. Be at the start and ready to roll at the advertised time, sharp.
• Distance - Varies with the part of the riding season we're in, but all of the routes we follow on this ride, appear in the Routes listed below - 30 miles minimum.
• Pace - Road | A • 18mph average or better. This is an Intermediate training ride. While our actual rolling speed will vary with terrain, it'll generally be above our average.
• Terrain - Varied and generally not flat with 2% - 3% grades, which is typical for Lake and McHenry counties. The route features a few true hills (6% and above).
• Duration - Approximately 2 hours.
• GPS Routes - See Routes list below.
• Rest Stops - None planned.

Remarks

• Guest riders - If you invite and bring non-member guests, YOU are their ride leader. It's your responsibility to marshal your guests and stick with them.
• Self support - You're On Your Own. Bring what you need for nutrition, hydration, mechanicals, and punctures. There is no SAG, there is no food, and there may be no services.
• Drop ride - Gaps will open up, and when they do, they'll be difficult to close. We'll keep visual contact as much as possible, but everybody hammers this ride and while it is difficult, it is also very fun. There are sections for recovery and we try to regroup before finishing, but such effort is opportunistic and ad-hoc. Whatever happens, we wait for everyone to finish before leaving at the end. Please be prepared to maintain the advertised pace for the entire distance.
• Pace groups - Ad-hoc, by consensus, and based upon fitness and ability.
• Foul weather cancellation - Rides are rarely cancelled. When they are, the call is made morning of. Confirm status here, or on our RWGPS Club Page, prior to traveling to the start.
• Safety - Helmets are required.
• Personal responsibility - Ride at your own risk. This ride is not supported, there will be no SAG, there will be no food, and there may be no services (i.e. toilets). Obey the law. Be aware, be safe, and don't do anything stupid! However you conduct yourself, any consequences of your actions are your sole responsibility.
• Self-awareness - Know your threshold, and know your abilities as this ride is challenging. For reference, to hold an average pace of 15mph, your rolling speed must be 17-19 mph for the entire ride.

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