Conte’s Sunday Ride p/b B2C2
Departing Sundays at 9am from Conte’s Bike Shop in Lexington
Ride Format
The Conte's Sunday Ride will be run as 1 ride with 4 groups. The ride itself is "no-drop" as the last group will always pace to the slowest rider and any rider who remains on course may join a slower group.
The S Group will be be a drop group, meaning pace will not be meaningfully decreased to accommodate dropped riders
A Group and B Group will be "no drop" groups within their advertised pace range. Ride leaders should, at their discretion, adjust the pace to keep the group together. Riders who are unable to keep pace within their groups advertised range will be asked to wait for the next group behind for the next group
The C Group group will be the final group and is strictly no drop for any riders on course.
S Group: >20mph
Average Pace: >20mph
Our fastest ride, the S Group will ride as a team time trial. This is not a race and attacking the group will not be tolerated. Riders are expected to keep the pace high, pulls short and sharp, and rotation smooth. We will be targeting a minimum of 20mph average pace but will likely exceed that depending on group composition. While this group will have a dedicated ride leader all riders in this group are expected to be experienced in working together in a rotating paceline and capable of taking turns setting the pace. This is a drop ride and we will not be waiting for riders separated from the group. All riders in this group are expected to be self sufficient. Riders dropped from this group are encouraged to wait and join the next group behind.
A Group: 19-20mph
Average Pace: 19 - 20mph
Our A Group will be targeting a 19-20mph pace. This will be a no drop group and ride leaders will may ask the group to pause in order to regroup at anytime. This group is a great option for intermediate to advanced riders looking to hone their group riding skills at a reasonable speed. Riders are expected to be comfortable taking turns at the front and helping set the pace. We will have dedicated ride leaders to help keep things organized. Depending on turn out this group may split in to two groups.
B Group: 17 - 18mph
Average Pace: 17 - 18mph
Our B Group will be targeting a steady 17-18mph pace. This will be a no drop group and ride leaders will may ask the group to pause in order to regroup at anytime. Riders are encouraged to share in the pace setting though we will have dedicated ride leaders to help keep things organized. Depending on turn out this group may split in to two groups.
C Group: 16mph
Average Pace: 16mph
New to group riding? Our Cgroup is a great starting place for riders looking to gain experience riding in a group or just looking for a social weekend ride. While our ride leaders will be targeting a 16mph average speed this is a no drop ride and the pace will adjust to ensure no one is left behind.
All rides depart Sunday at 9am Sharp from Conte’s Bike Shop in Lexington. Conte’s has ample parking behind the shop for anyone driving out. For anyone riding from points south, feel free to join the B2C2 team rolling from the Uncle Sam Statue in Arlington at 8:30am. Join us at the shop after the ride for coffee and conversation!
Address:
Conte’s Bike Shop
1684 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
