While it will be a bit messy, tomorrow's A-Classic STS Prologue is on with two considerations: 1) we are going to stick to 9W, out and back; 2) we are going be very cautious early on of ice conditions in the suburbs.
A-Classic STS Prologue is On for Tomorrow
Fri, 02/25/2005 - 1:06pm
Fri, 02/25/2005 - 1:54pm
#1
Dress for the cold
Right now Accuweather predicts winds of 10-17 mph and a wind chill of 20-22 until 1pm.
If those conditions hold, then the A18 subgroup I'm leading will make a few laps in the park, while the fast guys head north.
Please come introduce yourself. You get extra credit just for showing up. (Ice fishing gear optional.)
Sat, 02/26/2005 - 6:09am
#2
Relatively warm
The first couple of hours will be cold but should warm up after noon. I'm up for Nyack.
Fri, 02/25/2005 - 3:10pm
#3
And ...
... remember, heading north into the hillS usually means lower temps. 10AM in midtown it's 31, Piermont 25, Alpine, 27! Don't get a flat while you are sweating. :-0
Wed, 03/02/2005 - 6:22am
#6
Prologue? Cautious?
It's last week's news but I just wanted to say I had a great time on Saturday's ride. We rode like it was 70 and sunny when in fact we spent a good deal of time in what seemed like a snowstorm but was merely heavy flurries. The sun came out in the afternoon.
It was intense. And fast. And fun. If this is the prologue, I am a little intimidated and excited by what the riding will be like in 8 or 12 weeks.
Thanks Craig for a great ride.
Chris O
Wed, 03/02/2005 - 9:46am
#7
Prologues
"Chris;
I am glad you enjoyed the first Prologue; too bad I was down with an ear infection. This Saturday is another Prologue. The purpose of these two rides is to 1): let newcomers obtain a sense of the ""program""; 2): shake the legs out and become accustomed again to riding in a paceline. The first ""real"" ride is on March 12 and that's when the fun begins..."
Wed, 03/02/2005 - 5:13pm
#8
And...
...there is also a very unintimidating group, led by yours truly. (Whose pace will pick up as the ride leader sheds a few pounds.)
On Saturday I wasn't at all worried by the snow because Accuweather predicted an hour or two of flurries. Wasn't it lovely to be out in it?
If I may speak for the lead group, safety remains a big issue even at faster speeds. No one wants an injury--it interferes with your riding schedule.
