South Suburban Long Haul

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South Suburban Long Haul

Time: May 9, 2015 from 8am to 5pm
Location: Starbuck's Coffee
Street: 18322 Governors Hwy
City/Town: Homewood, IL
Phone: 708-212-6529
Event Type: ride
Organized By: Jeffry Archer
Latest Activity: Apr 17, 2015

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Date:  Saturday, May 9th

 

Arrival Time:  7:30 AM

 

Departure Time:   8:00 AM

 

End Time: 5:00 PM

 

Ride Leader  Jeffry Archer, jdarcher@uchicago.edu, 708-212-6529

 

Start Location: 18322 Governors Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430         

 

Distance: 110 miles

 

Average Speed 15 mph (rolling speed will be about 17 - 19 mph)
 
No drop ride

 

 
A large loop between Homewood, Kankakee, Joliet, and back to Homewood. Distance will be between 100-120 with at least 3 gas station rest stops. Just looking for a 15 mph average pace and not wanting to drop anyone. However, be prepare to hold the 15 throughout the ride. Afterwards, for those who are interested, we will go to Lassen's Sports Bar & Grill for food/beer. This event is weather permitting.

 

 

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.

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