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Thumping Thursday (A/B) 50-59km 6:00 PM
Category
Thumping Thursday/Training Tuesday
Registration Info
Registration is required
About this event
Routes for Thumping Thursday
The Routes go through quiet country roads to the west and north of Kingston for a distance of 50 to 60km
Tonights route is Millhaven via Maple
- rides start at Bayridge Secondary School on Taylor-Kidd
- the B group will typically go at 25-29 km/h, with drafting
- the A group goes at a faster pace
- due to drafting, no e-bikes are permitted on this ride
- rides may be cancelled up to 5 pm on the day due to weather, etc; please check the calendar for any updates before you set out to ride
Safety/Ride Preparation
- Safety Matters Please familiarize yourself with everything under the "Safety Matters" tab
- Lights Always use front and rear lights with daytime flashing modes, but subdued when riders drafting behind
- Group Riding Communicate your movements (including speed changes) and any obstacles
- No Wheel Overlapping Just don't do it!
- Passing Always on the left, and call it out (typically, “on your left”)
- Traffic Laws Obey them!
- Things to Bring
- cell phone (if available), with the app "what3words" installed
- copy of the ride route (downloaded to a mobile device or printed)
- spare tube, pump and tool kit
- sufficient hydration and nutrition
- health card and document showing address and emergency contact information
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