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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Summer Solstice Sunday ride - Around River Falls (a paved ride!)

Boy, I've been remiss in updating the blog for the past few weeks.  Summertime hits, and I tend to be busy with doing, rather than writing.

First, to the hardy souls who came out for the Miesville Gents ride, thanks! I had a ball, and we'll do that again sometime.  For those who missed it, well - you missed it.

This weekend is something a little different, a little social and probably a little lower key for some.  We're riding <gasp> on the road!

The ride is out of River Falls and takes in some of the prettiest pastoral scenery around.  We generally average seeing about a car/mile on these rides, and while not all the pavement is butter smooth, it's all better than your average Minnesota pavement.  A couple of good climbs, a screaming descent or two, and generally a nice group ride.  I'd guess my group will average around 14mph for the distance (including photo ops), and will not be a testosterone filled hammerfest!
(Your mileage may vary - I know some people can't ride that slow, and that's your privilege, too.)

Hoffman Park has a nice bathroom with flushies, and we generally wind up at the Dish&Spoon cafe for lunch after.

Rules:
1.  Be NICE
2.  Have fun
3.  Wear your helmet. If you don't want to wear one, please don't come on my rides.
4.  Enjoy the scenery

The route:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5081310 - 42 miles.  If you really need to extend, you could ride from the cities or Hudson!

Where:  Hoffman Park, River Falls, WI - Hwy 35 to Division St. (left exit, then right under the highway to the park)
When: Sunday, 22 June, 8:30 AM
Who: anybody with a bike who can ride 42 miles
Why: because it's going to be a lovely morning and close enough to the Solstice

Ping me if you have any questions or to let me know you are coming -- mnswamp@gmail.com

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