Memorial Weekend Gear Only Ride

1500 Park Road,Whiting IN 46394

30 May, 2021

Description

This event has 3 different rides with 3 different paces and distances. Please read to see which group best suits you. Dat Come out and enjoy the Memorial Weekend with your Major Taylor Chicago family. We have terrific rides planned, and we will hang around afterward for food and fellowship with our cycling brothers and sisters. Please wear your newest Major Taylor Chicago kits. If you do not have the newest kit, please wear the latest kit that you own. And, if you don't have a kit at all, please wear red and black if you have it. Date:  Sunday, May 30, 2021 METRIC CENTURY MILE OPTIONDeparture Time:  7:00 am SHARP End Time: about 12:00 pm Start Location: Whiting Lakefront Park, 1500 Park Rd, Whiting, IN 46394 Distance: ~63 miles Average Speed: 18+ mph Drop/No Drop: No Drop, within advertised pace Ride Leader: Jason Ward/708-609-0022/[email protected] and Shawn Conley/773-484-5543/[email protected] Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35805461 (There may be slight variations to the route.)   55 MILE OPTIONDeparture Time:  7:00 am SHARP End Time: about 12:00 pm Start Location: Whiting Lakefront Park, 1500 Park Rd, Whiting, IN 46394 Distance: ~55 miles Average Speed: 12 - 14 mph Drop/No Drop: No Drop, within advertised pace Ride Leader: Darius Lawrence/[email protected]/773-718-7555 Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35797866 (There may be slight variations to the route.) 20/30 MILE OPTIONDeparture Time:  8:30 am SHARP End Time: about 12:00 pm Start Location: Whiting Lakefront Park, 1500 Park Rd, Whiting, IN 46394 Distance: ~20/30 miles (Everyone will start on the same route and those who would like to cut their ride short may do so.) Average Speed: 10 mph Drop/No Drop: No Drop, within advertised pace Ride Leader: eD Dixon/312-203-8664/[email protected] and Mike Wiggins/708-915-0930/[email protected] and Brenda Dixon/773-474-0944/[email protected] Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35809015 (There may be slight variations to the route.) FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP OPTIONArrival Time:  about 12:00 pm Location: Whiting Lakefront Park, 1500 Park Rd, Whiting, IN 46394 Additional Information: Aztec Dave's Food Truck will provide food to club members at about noon. Current members in good standing will be provided a food ticket for his/her meal. If you bring a guest, your guest may purchase a meal from the food truck. We will have music and fun after the ride, so please plan to stick around for as long as you'd like to enjoy the festivities. We will also have coolers where we will provide soft drinks and water. ** Parking information will be emailed only to those who register through Eventbrite.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!