5:55am - arrival

6:01am - departure time (sharp)

8:00am - ride end time

8700 S. Lake Shore Drive - start/finish location

25 to 30 miles

15 to 18mph average speed (varies depending on activity)*

15 to 20+mph rolling speeds (varies depending on activity)*

No Drop

Ride Leader: Austin Pope, (773) 368-9713, abpope@sbcglobal.net

Description: Tuesday and Thursday morning rides will focus on increasing our speed, endurance and tolerances for riding under stress...

Additional information: Although this is a "no drop" ride. Each cyclist is expected to be able to maintain the minimum rolling and average speeds for most of the ride. Please come prepared to push yourself... Also, to respect each other's time... we will leave on time and make every effort to be back at or before 8:00am!

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!

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

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES!

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!