JD's Big Ring

Schedule

Tue Oct 04 2022 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

Location

Bartel Grassland Land and Water Reserve | Tinley Park, IL

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This ride is designed to increase speed and endurance of the already seasoned rider.
About this Event

Each ride will be coached by a premium cyclists who will help to develop participants into better riders. Overall focus will be on riding efficiently with emphasis on: Riding safely with others, pace lines, riding positions(drops), breathing, hydrating, attacks, cadence, changing gears, climbing, teamwork, communication, drafting, and dropping. Note: Participating coaches may have slightly different techniques based on their experience levels.

We Are Asking Everyone To Wear MTC3 Gear

Date: Tuesdays throughout the season

Departure Time: 6:00 pm SHARP

End Time:  8:00 pm

Start Location:  Bartel Grasslands, Flossmoor Road just west of Central Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477

Distance:  ~25 miles

Average Speed:  17+ mph

Drop/No Drop: No-Drop as long as you are keeping the speed of the ride. The group will pull over for mechanicals or mishaps.

Ride leader: James JD Davis (312) 498-1245/[email protected]

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36936255

Bring lights and dress accordingly.

**Note: MTC Attire preferred**


RIDE RULES

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES! http://majortaylorchicago.com/riderules/

WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:

Part of being a good cyclist is having the tools and accessories necessary to be self-sufficient, safe, and ready to ride. Below are a general list of items to bring and a to-do list to be ready for an MTC3 ride.

 Gear Bag: buy a gear bag (saddlebag is recommended) and stock it with the basics – extra tube, tire tools, a small multi-tool, and either a mini-pump or a CO2 cartridge set.

 Hydration/Food: Remember to bring water/sports drink and maybe an energy snack (bar, gel, banana, etc.).

 Tire Pressure: pump your tires up before coming to the ride, or bring a floor pump that you can use in the parking lot before the ride. If you need help, MTC3 ride leaders will be there to help you learn.

 Your bike: Give it a quick inspection. Spin the wheels to make sure they are not rubbing. Do the gears shift accurately and easily? Does everything seem to be in order? This is called an ABC check. (Air, Brakes, and Chain)


 Optional items: The following will make your ride more enjoyable, but are not absolutely necessary. Cycling gloves, sunglasses, cycling shoes and clipless pedals, padded cycling shorts.

 Be on Time: MTC3 rides leave promptly at the advertised time. Get to the start of the ride with plenty of time to get yourself and your bike ready to roll with soul!


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Where is it happening?

Bartel Grassland Land and Water Reserve, Central Avenue and Flossmoor Road, Tinley Park, United States

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Tickets

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