White Mountain Wheelwomen 2012 Schedule
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Riding together since 1989
2012 Season
Wheelwomen Officers:
President and New Rider Contact: Fran Gonsalves: (h)536-1360, fgonsalves@roadrunner.com
President’s Advisor/New Rider Contact: Sue McLane, (h)536-4428, dsmclane@roadrunner.com
Communications Officer: Kirsten Surprenant (h) 353-2183, kasurp2000@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Mary Sampson, (H) 536-4426, masamps@roadrunner.com
Scheduler and Instructional Ride Organizer: Sandra Jones, (Different WMWW members will offer instruction) (W)536- 5030 or (H) 536-1585 sandra@plymouthenergy.org
Day Of Ride Questions: Maureen Ebner (H)536-4964 maureenebner@gmail.com
Club Clothing: Carissa O’Gara: ogara@metrocast.net
Tour Organizers: Sue McLane and Jane Kellogg
Web Design: Cindy DiSanto , bikenh@whitemountaincycling.com
Workshops: Leann Stokoe (h)536-2148 lstokoe@pes.sau48.org and
Call any of the above officers for more info.
Welcome to the White Mountain Wheelwoman. We are a group of serious women cyclists who want to participate in structured group rides that will improve or maintain our cycling skills and fitness level. Our club is run by volunteers who emphasize safe and courteous cooperative riding techniques. Most nights, each ride offers three or four group rides with varying mileage and pace. Riders can choose the group that will best meet their needs for the whole season or just for that evening. Each night the leader and the ride for each group will be announced. (Sometimes the ride differs from the scheduled ride due to weather, turn out and the desires of the group). Most riders have at least a moderate level of fitness and time on their bike before joining the group rides.
· The first group is a challenging pace for experienced riders who devote time to training and/or racing. These riders have extensive group riding experience. Average Speed: 17-20 mph.
· The second group is for individuals who ride 2–3x a week and want to maintain a moderate “brisk at times” pace or ride a longer ride. Often there are more re-groups, more opportunity to learn group riding skills and frequently riders will initiate a group within the group according to pace preference. Average Speed: 15 -17 mph.
· The third group is for less competitive riders who ride a slower but still consistent pace often spending more time enjoying each other’s company will riding. The third group should not be mistaken for the place to learn group riding skills, instead see below for “Tips for New Riders”. Average Speed: 12-15mph.
· Instructional Talks and Rides – Early in the season experienced Wheelwomen will hold instructional rides and talks to teach new riders group riding techniques and intermediate riders skills on how to become stronger more confident cyclists. This year the Instructional Ride will last the entire ride and will follow the route of the 3rd Group ride.
Riders of all groups are encouraged to embrace the following protocol:
1) Each ride should start with a 3 – 5 mile warm up pace. Each rider is responsible for helping to set the warm up pace. Start off slow in an easy gear, keeping your heart rate low and your pedaling smooth.
2) Each ride should end with a 2 – 3 mile cool down. Each rider should help initiate a light spin to sooth the legs prior to ending the ride. All riders are encouraged to stretch following each ride.
3) Choose the appropriate group. Out of respect for the other riders, don’t jump in over your head.
4) Learn the route – make sure you know where your group is riding in case you get separated.
5) Initiate regroups – each WMWW ride has their traditional re-group spots. Get to know where they are and help to make them happen. As you get to know the routes, offer to be a group ride leader.
6) Keep an eye out for the last rider of your group. Drop back and ride with her to help her catch up. Forming smaller more homogenous groups within each group is a great way to ride together.
7) Initiate and participate in riding in a paceline. Read the WMWW handbook for tips and attend instructional rides. See the link at the top of this page for the WMWW Handbook.
Safe and courteous riding is the Wheelwomen way. Communicate. See handbook for traffic safety tips.9) Well maintained, multi-geared road bikes (and helmets) are required, except where specified as a mountain bike/hybrid ride.
10) Equipment/Clothing: Clipless pedals make riding easier. Bike shorts and gloves with padding make riding more comfortable. Shirt or light jacket with back pockets help to carry arm warmers, glasses etc. Putting a small bag under your seat with a replacement tube, cash, first aid stuff and basic tools is a smart idea. Always carry a water bottle or Camelbak.
ATTENTION NEW RIDERS:
Call Fran Gonsalves 536-1360 or Sue McLane 536-4428 to learn about the club.
· New riders are encouraged to begin on the night of an instructional talk/ride.
· New riders – not able to start on a night with an instructional ride or talk - are encouraged to call a WMWW a few nights before the ride so we know you are joining us. This season’s New Rider contacts are Fran Gonsalves and Sue McLane (see contact info above)
· New riders should show up early to their first ride and be sure to introduce themselves to the group.
· New riders should possess or be committed to learning group riding skills. We can teach you.
· If you have doubts about your bike’s condition, new riders should have their bike tuned up at Rhino Bike Shop prior to their first ride and discuss with them whether their bike is appropriate (ie: Is it the right size for you?) for group road rides.
· Experienced new riders (those who have participated regularly in group rides in the past) are invited to start on any ride. If you’re new to the area be sure to get briefed on the route before the ride starts.
· Don’t be afraid to get dropped! It happens to every new rider until you get stronger, know what kind of pace you can keep and which riders are a good match for you. If your group is going too fast and you want to just ride your own pace let someone in the group know you are OK and you’ll see them at the regroup.
· If you decide to ride on your own after starting with a group please inform the Group Leader
Season dues ($10.00)supports such things as our club handbook, food, group gifts, printing, workshops and honorariums for workshop leaders. Dues should be paid to Mary Sampson by May 5th, 2011. Dues paying members will receive a discount at Rhino Bikes in Plymouth. The discount for members is 10% off bikes and 15% off parts and accessories. Please support our sponsoring bike shop.
Our annual 3 day June Tour fills up fast! Deposits of $75.00 given to Mary Sampson will hold your spot. Once the tour fills, there will be a waiting list in case of cancellations.
Any change in the schedule throughout the season will be announced through e-mail. If riders have questions about the ride on the “day of the ride” due to weather call Maureen Ebner at 536-4964 or Rhino Bikes (536-3919). Watch your e-mail through-out the season for changes, reminders and details on rides and gatherings
Please go to the message boards section of this website and join the White Mountain Wheelwomen Forum, where information about the group, the rides and the schedule will also be posted. It is also a place where you can connect with members of the group and discuss anything and everything related to cycling.
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