Winter Solstrice Ride in Eugene?
12-05-15 | 10:56 PM
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Winter Solstrice Ride in Eugene?
As I've gotten older I've taken to celebrating the winter solstice ( the dam short days are over, finally ) Anybody around Eugene Ore interested in a social ride on the 22nd of December? Tim
12-06-15 | 11:00 AM
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Speaking of such, we celebrate for the whole month of December!
2015 RRRC Winter Solstice Centuries
DISCLAIMER: All rides are show and goes. If you do not know the route, please bring a copy of the attached route sheet so you don't end up lost and hungry in Davie County!
WSCS Route Sheet
Saturday, 12/5, 8:00, Bailey Rd Park (park near restroom on north side of the soccer field). Note that the first century starts at Bailey Road Park to avoid North Meck Christmas parade traffic.
Saturday 12/12, 19 & 26, 1/2/16 at 8:00 from the Cycle Path (do not park in the spaces in front of the shop. Park in the spaces on the perimeter of the lot or across the street).
2015 RRRC Winter Solstice Centuries
DISCLAIMER: All rides are show and goes. If you do not know the route, please bring a copy of the attached route sheet so you don't end up lost and hungry in Davie County!
WSCS Route Sheet
Saturday, 12/5, 8:00, Bailey Rd Park (park near restroom on north side of the soccer field). Note that the first century starts at Bailey Road Park to avoid North Meck Christmas parade traffic.
Saturday 12/12, 19 & 26, 1/2/16 at 8:00 from the Cycle Path (do not park in the spaces in front of the shop. Park in the spaces on the perimeter of the lot or across the street).
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12-06-15 | 11:24 AM
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I've been doing my pre-solstice, pre-Christmas and pre-birthday rides for the past few weeks and will continue for 2 more weeks. Sadly I'll be celebrating the solstice in the hospital. Having surgery on Dec 21 and the doc says I may go home the next day but more likely after 2 days. 
Then no riding for 2 to 4 weeks. 
Then no riding for 2 to 4 weeks.
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12-06-15 | 06:34 PM
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Rides like your Solstice one are great fun. Newport R.I. Ten Speed Spoke bike shop organizes a shortest day of the year ride. They also do a longest day in June. Both are very well attended. Enjoy your ride to celebrate Oregon's new champions.
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12-06-15 | 11:55 PM
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I'll think about it a bit. I suppose it depends a bit on how busy the holiday season gets.
I tried a ride with Gears a few weeks ago.
https://eugenegears.org/wp-content/up...ember-2015.pdf
Oh, yes, the Tuesday rides are the hilly days. The ride I went on, we headed up Fox Hollow / Spencer's Butte, wandered around Lorane, and came back up over Greenhill Rd into town.
Anyway, depending on how big of a crowd you can attract, perhaps one could join their ride.
Christmas season can get a bit hectic for me, but the 22 is probably ok.
I do ride more or less rain or shine, and sometimes after dark. But, I try to avoid significant ice and snow. The I've been drenched the last 3 rides
I tried a ride with Gears a few weeks ago.
https://eugenegears.org/wp-content/up...ember-2015.pdf
Oh, yes, the Tuesday rides are the hilly days. The ride I went on, we headed up Fox Hollow / Spencer's Butte, wandered around Lorane, and came back up over Greenhill Rd into town.
Anyway, depending on how big of a crowd you can attract, perhaps one could join their ride.
Christmas season can get a bit hectic for me, but the 22 is probably ok.
I do ride more or less rain or shine, and sometimes after dark. But, I try to avoid significant ice and snow. The I've been drenched the last 3 rides
12-13-15 | 10:03 AM
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After running the idea past several locals and friends, taking into account the possible weather and dark, and not knowing who might show up, I decided to do a "Pub Ride + Social" Monday evening the 21rst.
Starts at Planktown in downtown Springfield at 6pm. Eat dinner and meet and greet. Bright green flyers are at several LBS's
Starts at Planktown in downtown Springfield at 6pm. Eat dinner and meet and greet. Bright green flyers are at several LBS's
