PRC group rides: May 16-17
- joedeyoung
- 7 hours ago
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How we ride
PRC Weekend Rides Start & Finish Pickwick Marquee
Our rides are all "no drop" provided you meet that ride's expectation for pace and duration
New Rider Intro and Safety briefing prior to start
Some Rides are Self-Guided
Saturday, May 16
Saturday weather: Start 61° w/ 25% chance of rain (bring your rain shell)
Saturday “A” 7 AM 20-22 MPH
Ride Leader: David Mazza
Hansa West (Libertyville) 30 min stop Hansa Coffee
4h Total / Back by 11:30AM
Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3361884736654774756
Saturday “B” 7:10 AM 17-18 MPH
Ride Leader: Tony Harrington
Glencoe Beach (32 mi w/ 10 min Stop Glencoe beach Overlook)
2h 30m Total / Back by 10AM (Self-Guided Return)
Hansa Lake Bluff East (58 mi w/ 20 min Cafe Stop in Lake Bluff
5h Total / Back by Noon
Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3359693674138997508
Saturday “C” 8 AM 15-16 MPH
New to group rides? The C ride welcomes you! Drop bar or flat bar, lycra or civilian duds. Andrew will lead. Highlights: historic Evanston, Northwestern Univ lakefront, Baha'i temple.
Ride Leader: Tom Kenny / Sweep Jim O’Donnell
Glencoe Beach with coffee stop at Hometown Coffee
32 Miles w/ 30 min stop coffee
2h 30m Total / Back by 10:30AM
Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3101726644097080486
Sunday, May 17
Sunday weather: Start 64-66° w/ 20% chance of rain (bring your rain shell)
Sunday “A” ride: 7 AM (20-22 mph)
Ride leader: Eric Bangeman / Sweep Brian Healy
O’Hare Loop (54 miles with 30 minute stop at Yafi Coffee in Schaumburg). No short option
3.5 hours, back by 11AM
RideWithGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54913202
Sunday “B” 7:10 AM 17-18 MPH
Ride Leader: Brian Yoo / Sweep Charlie Vinople
Lake Forest Starbucks (50 miles with 20 minute Coffee at Tala Highwood)
4h Total / Back by 11:10
Discuss short options before start with Brian & Charlie
Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3388726402310998802