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Thumping Thursday (A/B) 50-59km 6:00 PM
Category
Thumping Thursday/Training Tuesday
Registration Info
Registration is required
Capacity
30 Total Slots
10 Available Slot(s)
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
Tonight's route is the 48Km Odessa and Millhaven
- 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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