The Fourth of July Ride in Plainfield - Looking for Someone to Ride With

I am planning to ride 30 miles at an average speed of 10 - 12 mph.  (It could be a little faster, as I have a new, lighter bike.)  I would enjoy having a partner or two along for the ride.  Would anyone be interested?

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Permalink Reply by Andrew on June 27, 2013 at 4:25am

Personally, I feel that anyone willing to make a post on an Internet message board looking for a couple folks to go out and enjoy a 30-mile ride at whatever pace is almost certainly the exact opposite of "old."  Rock on, Alice.

Alice M. Bernstein said:

..as I am...old (in my 60's, though I work out regularly) 

Permalink Reply by Dave Jacque on June 27, 2013 at 5:14am
I wouldn't worry, Alice. There will be at least one more-or-less contemporary who hasn't gone on a ride longer than 15 miles so far this year.
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on June 27, 2013 at 5:21am

So now it looks like we need to find some rides out there.  

I may be able to use my fiance's (or wait, husband, wow that's a first) car (which I guess makes it mine now).  Depends on what he has going on that day.  Best I can fit also is 2 bikes and one person besides myself.

Who else has a car and can fit people and bikes?  

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on June 27, 2013 at 5:25am

     - Yes that's awesome. Yasmeen and I have never done a long ride together.  Maybe I can keep up with her.


Michael B said:

I'm going with Brett & Yasmeen. I hope you can do it also.



 

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on June 27, 2013 at 5:26am

- Yes.  Let's do it!  Last time you and Kelly B. introduced me to drafting.  That was a trip and I didn't believe you guys that we were going as fast as we did. 


Michael A said:

That was a fun ride, If I remember it was just a metric Century? If so I may be interested in doing it, I am  just starting rehab after knee surgery and will have to see how I feel

Julie Hochstadter said:

Yeah, we've done it before.  Here are pics of the group back in 2010.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on June 27, 2013 at 5:27am

Alice,

I am sorry I won't be in town because you and I would be just fine together.  Although 30 miles is no longer long for me, I am in my very late 50s and ride like a snail.

That being said, there are some great chainlinkers who might be willing to make it a relaxed riding day with you.  And we should keep in touch for the future!

 


 
Alice M. Bernstein said:

Dear Jeff,

I am a little afraid of forming a group.  What I had in mind was riding with one or two other individuals.  In large groups I tend to get left behind, as I am short (barely 5 feet), old (in my 60's, though I work out regularly), and 30 miles is a long distance for me.  Hopefully there will be at least one person who will be willing to hang back with me.

Alice

 

Permalink Reply by Alice M. Bernstein on June 27, 2013 at 7:09am

Thanks, Lisa,

We should keep in touch.  There are lots of bike trails in the Chicago area that I have never tried and that I am eager to check out.

Alice


 
Lisa Curcio 6.5 mi said:

Alice,

I am sorry I won't be in town because you and I would be just fine together.  Although 30 miles is no longer long for me, I am in my very late 50s and ride like a snail.

That being said, there are some great chainlinkers who might be willing to make it a relaxed riding day with you.  And we should keep in touch for the future!

 


 
Alice M. Bernstein said:

Dear Jeff,

I am a little afraid of forming a group.  What I had in mind was riding with one or two other individuals.  In large groups I tend to get left behind, as I am short (barely 5 feet), old (in my 60's, though I work out regularly), and 30 miles is a long distance for me.  Hopefully there will be at least one person who will be willing to hang back with me.

Alice

 

Permalink Reply by Alice M. Bernstein on June 27, 2013 at 7:13am

Thanks, Andrew!

Andrew N said:

Personally, I feel that anyone willing to make a post on an Internet message board looking for a couple folks to go out and enjoy a 30-mile ride at whatever pace is almost certainly the exact opposite of "old."  Rock on, Alice.

Alice M. Bernstein said:

..as I am...old (in my 60's, though I work out regularly) 

Permalink Reply by Dave Jacque on July 1, 2013 at 1:21pm

So ... are we Chainlinkers going to meet up? When and where? 

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on July 1, 2013 at 1:23pm

yes, coordinating rides right now.  

Anyone else already have a plan and want to ride and/or meetup?

Permalink Reply by spencewine on July 2, 2013 at 10:32am

I'm doing 62m with my fiance and brother. Unfortunately, I haven't any room in the car/bike rack, but will hopefully get a chance to meet some new faces!

Permalink Reply by Dave Jacque on July 2, 2013 at 10:46am
How about 7:30 a.m. the northeast corner of the high school's north parking lot? (Plug this into Google Maps: 41.563947,-88.273105)

I’m open to later, or earlier, although maybe not *much* earlier.

I’ll definitely do the 30. If Alice has enough company (after all, this is her party!) I’d be happy to peel off and do 45. I’m good poking along anywhere from 10-14 mph. Faster than that and I may throw a lung.

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