Welcome to the first ride of the MTC3 Developmental Series. Join a few of your favorite cycling friends and develop new skills or get back into tip top cycling shape for the season. If you're a novice who is wants to try bike riding or a seasoned cyclist, we look forward to riding with you.  

Bike Check with Blackstone Staff: 10:30 AM (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) 

Ride Departure Time:  11:00 SHARP

End Time: 1:00 PM ish

Start Location:  Blackstone Cycles Shop, 6100 S Blackstone

Time Duration: 1.5 Hours  

Average Speed:  10mph-check 12 mph-check, 14mph, check, not to exceed 16mph

Drop/No Drop:  Absolutely no drop. 

Route:  Blackstone to North as far as we can go for 45 minutes and turn around and head back. This is a time measured ride, not distance. We will see how many miles we get in 1.5 hours.

Ride Leader:  Angela, (206) 251-1908, angeladbrooks@gmail.com 

 Note: This ride will be for new cyclists or experienced cyclists who want to practice riding in clips, test out their legs from winter, or have a relaxing ride. If you want to go 20 MPH there will be a different ride for you. This is a non intimidating ride so come one come all.

Snack/warm-up stop, bathroom break, coffee stop, photo ops all included.

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES! 

http://majortaylorchicago.com/ride-rules/

WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:

Part of being a good cyclist is having the tools and accessories necessary to be self-sufficient, safe, and ready to ride.  Below is a general list of items to bring and a to-do list to be ready for an MTC3 ride.

• Gear Bag:  buy a gear bag (saddle bag is recommended) and stock it with the basics  – extra tube, tire tools, a small multi-tool, and either a mini-pump or a CO2 cartridge set.
• Tire Pressure:  pump your tires up before coming to the ride, or bring a floor pump that you can use in the parking lot before the ride.  If you need help, MTC3 ride leaders will be there to help you learn.
• Your bike:  Give it a quick inspection.  Spin the wheels to make sure they aren’t rubbing.  Do the gears shift accurately and easily?  Does everything seem to be in order?  This is called an ABC check.  (Air, Brakes, and Chain)
• Hydration/Food: Remember to bring water/sports drink and maybe an energy snack (bar, gel, banana, etc).
• Optional items:  The following will make your ride more enjoyable, but aren’t absolutely necessary.  Cycling gloves, sunglasses, cycling shoes and clipless pedals, padded cycling shorts.
• Be on Time:  MTC3 rides leave promptly at the advertised time.  Get to the start of the ride with plenty of time to get yourself and your bike ready to roll with soul!