Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Group Training Ride - Saturday, July 28

Ride Start Location: Gideon Putnam Parking Lot, Saratoga State Park, Saratoga, NY
Ride Start Time: 8 am for ALL riders (you must be ready to ride at 8 am)
Mileage: 45 miles total. 
For a shorter 20 mile ride, and Out-and-Back loop is suggested turning around at the corner of Burgoyne and Hayes.
Directions: Turn Left into park onto Ave. of the Pines, at about 8/10 mile bear Left at Y, go to stop sign, turn Left and then turn Right into Gideon Putnam parking lot. (Use Ave. of the Pines entrance, not the other entrance further south on Rte. 9 to avoid park entrance fee.)
Terrain: Rolling hills and scenic.
Notes: 
1) There will be bathrooms at the Gideon prior to the start of the ride (and end), the Battlefield at mile 20, as well as at Stewart's at mile 32.
2) Please be courteous to your team mates making sure you arrive ahead of time to pump up tires, etc so that you are ready to roll at 8 a.m. 
3) Make sure you bring all bike gear needed...HELMETS, bike pump, saddle bags with tools and such to fix a flat, water bottles filled with electrolyte replacement, and nutritional needs. 
Ride Link:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/30984678
Cue Sheet:
 Downloadable Cue Sheet: 
http://www.mediafire.com/?2vhvduledpwjlvm