December will be the annual CVC holiday party.  Date and time to come.   

Question of the week:  What’s the deal with “new bike I-tis"?

Why are we faster if blessed with a new bike purchase?  It has to be mental.  Can a bike make you 10% faster and stronger overnight?  You’ve seen your pal that strolls up to the ride on the new steed, and they are at the front all day.  Is it magic?  I can’t explain it, but I have experienced firsthand stomping all prior accomplishments with a new bike.  Do you need one?  No.  Do you want one?  Yes.  Most important is to be sure you get permission first.  N+1 is an awesome formula, as long as it does not become N+1*DH2.

Number of bikes owned + 1 *Dog House squared

When riding with us:

·      wear helmets and ensure your bike is in good working order

·      stay in bike lanes and no more than two abreast on them; single file otherwise

·      not overlap wheels

·      descend carefully!  Look out for debris, animals, potholes, tight bends, and slick spots

·      pass slower riders on the left 

·      ride predictably: signal when changing lines and call out hazards

·      avoid bunching up 

·      respect all traffic rules and the rights of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians

·      Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride.  Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride.