Today, all miles ridden will benefit Broke Spoke! Since we are at West 6th Farm, and there are mountain bike trails there, conditons permitting, anyone who wants to bring a mountain bike and log those miles for Broke Spoke are welcome to do so!
Cyclists are asked to carpool when possible and please bring shoes to walk in (besides your cycling shoes). All roads on the farm are gravel, so we will ask you to park in the lots closest to the road, to make it easier to get out on the road for the bike ride after the education session. It will be a short walk on gravel/grass from the parking area to the education session.
The Education session will be held in the tap room.
The food truck on Site will be Rise Up Pizza.
Education Session 2:00 PM - 2:45 am - Our speaker will be Troy Hearn. Troy will cover the following topics:
5 common themes to help us ride more, longer, with more confidence, and making our places better for cycling:
1. Making your bike more comfortable. If you are more comfortable, you'll ride more!
2. Being prepared for the most common mechanical issues on the road/trail, and preventable maintenance.
3. Being as safe as possible by making sure you equipment is right/tight, your helmet is fit, and you know where you should ride (on the road and trail). Being seen! Know the laws and rules for where you ride
4. Help us, help you, by helping us! Get involved with a cycling club/organization/event.
5. Don't be the "bad" poster child for cyclists!
Rides offered - We will have group rides with leaders, but you will also have the option to come, sign in, and do something on your own ... You can also get credit for miles ridden on the mountain bike trails, the grass trails, or the dirt roads on the farm!
Rides with leaders start at 3:00 pm
NOTE: There will be no novice ride during this session due to the terrain and lack of a bike trail nearby!
C - Laurie Roberts and Bill Sturm - this route is 12 miles but the group may decide to make it longer and the ride leaders have a plan for how to do that https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30039958
B/C - Ed Jennings and Tim Melton - this is an out and back route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30035482 - 19 miles
B and Shorter A/B 28 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30030152
B leaders Devonnia Potter and Sharon Brown
A/B leaders - Glenn Mitchell, Dan Bibbey, Steve Butler, Julie Bowers-Pryor
A Leaders - Wes Willoughby and Gene Fowler
Long A/B and A route - 36 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30025079
Parking will be down near Shadrick Ferry Road - Roads on the farm are not paved. There will be a food truck at the farm that day so food will be available after the rides.
Restrooms are available on site - Education sessions will be held regardless of weather - Rides may be cancelled or rescheduled if there are severe weather issues. Check the BCC forum and FaceBook for updates.
Program Purposes:
- To provide educational opportunities for people wanting to learn more about bikes and cycling
- To provide an opportunity for anyone who wants to ride a bike, whether with a group or not, to meet and mingle
- To support health and fitness related charitable organizations
- To mix and expand the various cycling communities that exist in our area
- To provide incentives for people to ride their bikes
- To introduce cycling to new populations
Each mile ridden during pedaling for a purpose will result in $0.20 for the charity of the day. The maximum contribution, to be made jointly by the BCC and West 6th, is $1,300 for each charity
Rider Rewards Part:
Riders will receive rewards at the end of the program based on participation points. One point will be awarded for each education session attended and one point for each ride attended for a total possible point total of 22 points.
Riders who have 16 or more points will receive a free jersey
Riders who have more than 12 points will receive a free tee shirt
Ride leaders who lead 8 or more rides will get a free jersey