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RANDOPLAN WEATHER FORECAST: https://go.randoplan.com/VzwpKT

This route is part of the 50-mile route (listed separately on the calendar). The 50-milers will meet up with the 40-milers at Buckeystown Park.

The 50-miler riders (INCLUDING THE RIDE LEADER) will be leaving from Urbana at 8 and meet up with you at (about) 8:20. Be ready to roll when our group gets there. This shorter route skips 4 miles in the beginning and six miles at the end. The rest of the route is identical. And like all my rides, we will be staying together at the advertised pace of 13 mph.

BRING THE FOOD AND WATER YOU'LL NEED. OPPORTUNITIES TO BUY SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED.

ABOUT THE ROUTE:
This interesting, challenging route starts with a warm-up through rolling countryside before turning downright hilly, including a tough ascent up Mar-Lu Ridge (the hard way). For those unfamiliar with this classic local climb, Mar-Lu features a steady 14-20 percent uphill grade. (There is no shame in getting off the bike and walking.)

Only available food stop is at Mile 24 - after we descend from Mar-Lu.

ABOUT ROLL WITH RITA RIDES: This is the latest in a series of rides geared specifically toward fast-end CC riders who enjoy riding longer distances in a group but are tired of being dropped from rides purporting to be CC friendly. Participants tend to be committed to staying together (more or less), maybe even regrouping after long stretches or a tough climb, and ending with an average of about 13 mph. My philosophy is: "It's supposed to be fun."

If you are new to the club or wonder if this ride is right for you, feel free to contact me via email before the ride with questions. (rzeidner@gmail.com)

If you are riding with me for the first time, PLEASE SEND ME YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS in case I need to make a last minute change or cancel unexpectedly. ALSO SEND NAME AND PHONE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT.