Why Not Start with a Tavern Ride? Draft Responsibly 2021
Welcome to the 2021 season, the 9th official Draft. Our secretary was hired in 2016, and data has been kept meticulously since that time (she's worth the expense- pro bono). Here is a snapshot of the trends:
Let's keep that momentum rolling! A few ground rules to review before we roll:
- Have fun. Spread the love of cycling. The Drafters are a family first, and then a bike group. We do not have a process to vet newbies, so if you invite someone into our tribe, realize they are a reflection of you and should share our family values. We care little about power to mass ratio, and much about humanity for the masses ratio.
- Represent the Draft well. Preferably wearing green. Hincapie kits will be available to order next week. Enjoy a discount on all non-Drafter Hincapie Sportswear with code SBRICKSON.
- Be safe: you are responsible for your own safety, and realize your behavior impacts the safety of others. Please follow the rules of the road as well as social distancing until the threat of Covid has been eliminated. And while I am not legally liable for your safety, I do have a moral and ethical obligation to share suds with you after the draft, so text me if you have an issue on the route and let me know you are safe.
- When in doubt, climb. And always go left on Johnson. Maps and GPS will be provided on the blog. It is your responsibility to download or print and be prepared to navigate. Recommend downloading the Wordpress app on your phone for quick reference.
- Communication amongst Drafters will occur through GroupMe, to include but not limited to weather updates, ride delays and cancellations, road closures and route changes. If you want to be added to GroupMe, please let me know.
- Leave no Drafter behind or alone. Help a Drafter in need (flat tire or other mechanical) or suffer the consequences (being shunned on the blog).
- Bring your own beverages, and consider bringing an extra to share with your thirsty fellow Drafter who forgot (won't name names, Rimshot) , and anything you would like to eat during post-ride festivities. An industrial space heater has been purchased to complement the heat generated by fire pit... and promises to be a bit safer. Lawn fires are discouraged and by permit only.
The weather for early March looks promising for an inaugural ride on Monday, March 8. Due to limited daylight (sunset 5:51PM) and social distancing, we will have a TT rolling start at 4:00 from our home base in Middleton Hills. Many of you work until 5PM, and as daylight becomes more generous, we will move the start to a later time.
Download map and cue sheet PDF: Riley Tavern
Draft responsibly,
BrickO