Got an e-mail from Karrie about the restart of the Village Pedaler loop on Saturdays. Great ride if you are in the area and new to group riding.

All in all a really reasonable pace, but it sounds like this year we may split into A and B groups (yay!). It is no drop....

Body of the message:
Hey everyone,

Winter is over (we hope). It's time to ride. For those of you who took on riding in the winter, you are way cooler than me. No pun intended. Lol.

So lets ride!!!! Our "Weekly Fitness Loop" starting @ Village Pedaler 1954 Gyorr Ave. S.Elgin, IL.60177 is back on schedule. We plan to meet in the parking lot @ Village Pedaler @ 7:15 - 7:30a.m. and roll out by 7:45a.m. This ride is 26.5 miles long and no drop. Our group is growing so I expect us to break off into A & B groups as the season and attendance progresses. Our average pace last year started off @ 14mph. and ended the season @ 18mph. This ride is no pressure and originally organized for fitness and fun.

We welcome all who wants to ride!!!


Karrie Ozyuk
Village Pedaler

As of now I won't be riding it this weekend. I have parental responsibilities on Saturday that I need to attend to (unless nana can volunteer to help a guy out). So baring a miracle I'll see you all the following week.

Glad to see this is starting up again. Although I'm not sure about this week either. I usually like to give a little more notice on the home front.

Actually...nana might be interested.....I may be on. *fingers crossed*

I need a group ride. Especially one with riders I can light up when I want. It completes me.

EDIT: That would be a negative on the Nana. :( - no ride this saturday for me.

I need a group ride. Especially one with riders I can light up when I want. It completes me.
:lol:

Is it attacking the field when they don't know they are being attacked?

I just like how everyone is redlining as soon as you leave the parking lot. At that point you could hold up an "hey, I'm going to accelerate in a vain attempt to pass you now" sign and you'd get the same reaction.

Actually I remember a ride last year where I was feeling it and voldemort was either marking my moves or I was marking his. He and I had fun.

I figure the harder I ride the longer I get to wait at the regroup points :D

you beat me to posting this ride. i will be there forsure

Any idea on the route??? I may try to make it tommorrow

The route goes west out McDonald, cuts up north on Crawford to Bowes. West on Bowes to Plato. Plato west to Burlington HS, turn left on Pease, which turns into Ellithorpe. Ellithorpe west to Peplow. South on Peplow, then left on Middleton. Middleton to a right on Thomas. Then a left on McDonald. Take McDonald east all the way home.

At least that's what it was the times I joined in.

Kimber - you should definitely go. You'll regret it if you don't.

I need a group ride. Especially one with riders I can light up when I want. It completes me. Saturdays.. elgin... I can do that. I've never done a group ride before.

I'll be the slow guy next week. :-)

I didnt go and I do regret it. Wife let me sleep in since Ive been burning the candle at both ends lately. Did 8.34 miles on the trail with my 7 year old instead, ( a new record for him). More importantly, I found the rest of the parts for my build, Yeehaw, see you soon Psimet

If the rain clears a bit by 6:30 I will be at this ride tomorrow.

Looks like I"ll miss this this week... I have to move bikes on saturday. 11 motorcycles need to be packed, moved, and unpacked.

Got an update via e-mail last week. Thought I would share:

Hello biker friends,

We have been riding for a few weeks now. Getting a slow start to the season but we have to start somewhere. Our schedule on Saturday morning is 7:30a.m. Meeting @ Village Pedaler South Elgin. Our route is a 26.5 mile loop with average pace of 15mph. The plan is to have an A & B group. The A group will reach averages of 20+ mph and the B group average of 12-18mph. Our riding goals revolve around general fitness. Some of us are racers but the majority of our group are beginner road cyclists. So don't feel like you can't "keep up." Remember, we all have to start somewhere.

And we are riding out of the Crystal Lake Village Pedaler on Tuesday morning. This is a 9a.m. start with a few loop options. The last few weeks have been rides into Union, Island Lake, Mchenry. The mileage is 20-30 miles with 15 mph averages.

Feel free to contact me with any questions. And remember to bring a helmet. If we are expecting storms we will not ride. A little light rain won't keep us off the bikes.

Thanks to everyone for your interest in such a cool sport. See ya out riding!


Karrie

I will most likely be riding this ride this weekend.

I will most likely be riding this ride this weekend.
I'm out of town this weekend, so will not make the ride. I'll join in eventually.

if i get over this cold i will be there. not to sure since i have a race on sunday aswell

I'm watching the weather, and keeping aware of any stormy or cold fronts on the home front, as well. A very definite... maybe.

Haven't had a chance to ride with these guys for a while. Looks like I am in for this Saturday. Anyone else?

Got an update via e-mail last week. Thought I would share:



I will most likely be riding this ride this weekend.


The tower hasn't given me clearance, so I'll say no for this weekend.

I'm in, pending absence of T-storms.

Anymore I am of the opinion that if it is between riding in rain or not riding.....I will ride.

Spent a lot of time in the rain so far this year. Found out I don't melt...unless stuck by lightning.

unless stuck by lightning.
I did say T-storms, did I not?

I'll be there otherwise. You need a lead out. And to get the lead out.

I did say T-storms, did I not?

I'll be there otherwise. You need a lead out. And to get the lead out.

*writing "Go to Hardware store - pick up bag of hammers" on To-Do list*

Is this the shop back by the Goodwill, right off Randall?

Yes it is..

They breaking into A & B yet?? I would like to ride but I dont want to be at the back of the group all day.

Is this the shop back by the Goodwill, right off Randall?

Yup....you gotta go. Course is pretty basic. Last time I went they rode in 2 groups A and B. A group had me and 3 other guys. 1 could really ride hard, the other 2 not so much, but it was fun.

Now....this said I will most likely be sucking wind the whole way. It's just how things go with me...:rolleyes:

Yes it is..

They breaking into A & B yet?? I would like to ride but I dont want to be at the back of the group all day.

Geez Kimber.....GO! I thought you were still working weekends! You have been holding back so that we don't make you ride haven't you? ;)

The B group was going out and it was a no drop.

Last e-mail I got on 6/20/08
Hello everyone,

Our Saturday morning ride is going well. And Tuesday has attracted more riders now that the nice weather is here.

Saturday morning 7:30a.m. Meeting @ Village Pedaler S.Elgin parking lot. 26 miles. 17 mph average/B group. 19+mph average/A group.

Tuesday morning 9a.m. Meeting @ Village Pedaler Crystal Lake in back parking lot. 28 miles . 17 mph average.

We designed these rides for fun and fitness. Our goals our to be better road riders so we try and push each other to pick up the pace. We will ride unless the forecast calls for thunder storms. Like tomorrow morning, lets cross our fingers for good weather.

See ya out riding,

Karrie Ozyuk
Village Pedaler

The kids are getting up early, so I won't be sleeping, I think I'll try to make this.

See ya there :thumb:

Yup....you gotta go. Course is pretty basic. Last time I went they rode in 2 groups A and B. A group had me and 3 other guys. 1 could really ride hard, the other 2 not so much, but it was fun.

Now....this said I will most likely be sucking wind the whole way. It's just how things go with me...:rolleyes:

Ah! All these new rides I'm learning about... I should have followed this forum more closely.

I've got two friends who are settling a friendly score at the Lake In The Hills tri. I'll probably not be back from watching that in time. Possibly in a couple of weeks, though...

The kids are getting up early, so I won't be sleeping, I think I'll try to make this.

See ya there :thumb:

My only hope is that you are still getting used to your new fit....;)

I was not anticipating catching sight of any UFOs.

As if she was reading my mind....I just got an update:

Hello everyone,

Just catching up with everyone and extending an invite on our "Weekly Fitness Loop." This ride was organized for road riders looking for a great morning ride to add to their training or fitness regimen. This is not a casual ride so come prepared to push yourself a bit.

Where: Village Pedaler
1954 Gyorr Ave.
S.Elgin, IL. 60177
847-741-5938
(west side of building in parking lot)

When: We meet @ 7:30a.m. on Saturday. And roll out by 7:45a.m.

Distance: 26.5 miles
Average: A group 18+, B group 13+ No Drop

Our Tuesday ride hasn't had a huge turn out yet. But we are still meeting @ Village Pedaler Crystal Lake for a 30 mile road ride or making the trip to Kettle Moraine for some mountain biking.

Please contact me with any questions. See ya out riding,

(email back if you want to be removed from our list)

Karrie Ozyuk
Village Pedaler
S.Elgin,IL.60177
847-741-5938

It's 6:00 am or so. It's pouring rain. If it doesn't let up, I'm out, despite the lack of lightning.

I'm out. Nana is out.

is it possible for me to tag along with your group sometime? Its 730 am now and ive been up waitin for the rain to let up but the forecast says rain all day. if enough people dont show today will there be a group for some kind of ride tomorrow? I am for sure riding tomorrow. I think ill go work on my car now instead as long as i am up, i should say my wife's car.

Anyone doing this tomorrow? I think I might be able to.

Unfortunately I am in Champaign at a wedding.....family obligation. No ride tomorrow. :(

Took the boys fishing/camping last night. Shoulda stayed home and made the ride this morning. I hate camping.. No sleep and can barely move this morning from laying on the ground all night

hopefully every one can make it out next week. im racing up in wi tomarrow so i didnt ride today

hopefully every one can make it out next week. im racing up in wi tomarrow so i didnt ride today

Next week is Elgin crit I believe....

that right. i think its on sunday right?

You're right. It is on Sunday. Might do this ride on Saturday morning, but "take it easy" ;)

I may ride it too, but I wont take it easy so we'll be well matched

Awesome...I was about to kidnap you yesterday just to get out on a ride with you again.

I was gonna go out Monday night with Sammy's group. But they shove of at 7PM. Too late for me, so I backed out. Then the wife took a shift in Lake Forest so I had daddy duty anyway.

Speaking of daddy duty....found out when I got home that I am on duty for Saturday. Nana is out of town so it looks like a rest day....or trailer hauling day for me. I think I am cursed to never ride that ride again.

I'm working my P/T job on Saturday but think I may still have time to ride in the AM

come on out we are done by 9:30-9:45

come on out we are done by 9:30-9:45

Too late for me, start my P/T gig at 1000.

Maybe next week

bummer. its a great ride. i will not be there next week. i have a bachalor party on saturday then a race on sunday.