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(There has been dreaded speed creep with my rides. PLEASE DON'T PUSH THE PACE - 12.5 mph for this ride.)

RANDOPLAN WEATHER FORECAST: https://go.randoplan.com/4tUCSY

PARK IN FIRST LOT ON THE RIGHT!

(THERE IS A 40-MILE OPTION FOR THIS RIDE. IT'S LISTED SEPARATELY. WE WILL MEET UP WITH THE 40-MILERS ABOUT 20 MINUTES INTO OUR RIDE. THEY WILL BE WAITING FOR US AT BUCKEYSTOWN PARK.)

50 MILE OPTION STARTS AT URBANA DISTRICT PARK: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55315496

Both routes include Mar-Lu climb and ice cream stop.

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

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. Heck - even the ride leader has not yet made it all the way up in the saddle.)

ONLY food/water stop is gas station at Mile 25 - after we descend Mar-Lu. We'll then take a short break at Point of Rocks around Mile 34. Ice cream is at Mile 36.

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