Well, here is a map copy of the final route. Those that do not intend to use a gps can highlight their paper maps based on this posting. Smitty will be handing out route sheets as well.
Those that DO intend on using their gps should use this post to double check to make sure their gps is heading in the right direction. I will be emailing gpx files out today to those that have sent me a pm requesting one. PLEASE revise your gpx route to make sure it conforms to this posted route. Different programs have different settings and use the same way points differently. SO DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ROUTE. Do not assume that you will just follow someone...I MAY be making you a ride leader on Saturday.
Overall route
Farmington to Bixby
Bixby to Eminence
Eminence to Piedmont
Piedmont to DogNSuds
DogNSuds to Farmington
Everyone should be familiar with the route and turns before it is ridden on Saturday.
Smitty will have maps to hand out on Friday night. We will be breaking into smaller groups on Saturday morning to make the groups more manageable..
.if a local wants to volunteer to be the first rider for another group, send me a PM.
As a reminder, I am not a local or a particularly fast rider. I just like to visit this area and ride with my friends. Have fun with this ride, and DO NOT TRY TO KEEP UP WITH THE RIDER IN FRONT OF YOU.
We will wait at all the turns for all the riders in your group to arrive, so there is no need to jeopardize your ride and the enjoyment of everybody else's day by riding over your comfort zone and crashing. If the pace is faster than you are comfortable, remain at your pace and always wave faster riders past you after you move to the right half of the lane. This is a NOT a race.
Now, on the other hand, if the pace is to pokey for you, wait for a safe moment to pass the rider in front of you.
Always maintain good spacing. Many of us have not ridden with each other and/or are riding these roads for the first time. Do not assume that the rider in front of you enjoys you hanging on their tail.
Also, if you wish to leave the group, or ride separately from your group, let your ride leader know at one of the stops that you wish to do so. Do not just up and bail without telling anyone...at a minimum, give a thumbs up wave to someone in your group before turning around and leaving.
Have I said enough? Have I said too much? In any event, we are all adults and we'll be making our own personal choices on Saturday...let's make them good ones. :clapping:
gpx files have been sent...
