High Road Cycling / Major Taylor DMV Sunday Old School Base Miles Ride

High Road Cycling / Major Taylor DMV

Will host "Old School Base Miles" Rides

Every Sunday

From November 7th through January 30th

We'd like to thank everyone that joined us,

it's been too cold to hold a few of the last rides.

We'll bring more rides for the masses in the future.

"You have to learn to ride slow before you can ride fast" -Pope of Cycling

"leg speed before power" - Keith Jackson

Goal: A weekly ride to keep us connected, fit, and motivated through the colder months while building discipline, camaraderie and community through miles on the bike.

These rides will be safe, smooth, high cadence that respects fellow riders skills and the rules of the road, while providing old school winter base miles for general fitness or training.

Start /Time

Coffee @ 830AM

Roll @ 9AM

3210 Grace St NW Suite 100, Washington, DC 20007

Duration/Distance & Pace

All Levels: 2 hours or + /- 40 miles,

This is a "real" Zone 2 ride, ie we'll keep HR and Wattage in the 60-75% range, ie fat burning (vs carb) and mostly conversational. Pace will be reasonable, but there will not be "regrouping" other than 1 defined bathroom stop.

Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38267041

Requirements: 1 designated ride leader for every 8-10 riders, depending on numbers of riders and experience level.

Add ons:

Pre-ride coffee & chat.

Follow vehicle on specific routes

Open to:

Any and all who express willingness to try, and respect for the vibe of the ride, and basic fitness.

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