April 19, 2008

At the Sea Otter Classic this week SRAM is showing off the 2009 stuff. Most of the upgrades are happening to the Rival group inheriting a lot of the technology that went into SRAM Red this past year. Rival brifters gain adjustable reach, the same paddle as Red and big ring trim just like Red. They are also now carbon levers.

It was the first fast ride since my return to riding. There were a few that dropped of the pace. I barely managed to hang on with the help of skipping a few pulls in the front. The route was slightly different than the usual Saturday Morning ride, it had a few less turns and avoided a couple of really busy streets. But even on a Saturday Morning there was a lot of traffic, too much traffic. No one was in danger other than a woman driving a Mercedes thinking that the left lane belonged to her in spite of oncoming cars, trying to pass us.

Please note that the rides during the summer months are 30 and 45 miles

The Bee Team mid-winter to mid-spring rides will be the same time and place every weekend, excluding monthly event rides.  If the temperature if below 40 when the ride is to begin it will be a show and go ride.

Start Location:  Waxhaw Elementary School, 1101 Old Providence Road, Waxhaw, NC  28173

Nice ride between Matthews and Mint Hill. A little bit of town riding in traffic leaving and entering Matthews. Mostly rural roads with little traffic except for a very short stretch on Lawyers Rd. See maps below for start location and route.

Start Location: Bicycles East of Matthews, 195 N. Trade Street, Matthews, NC

View Larger Map

Start Time:  10:00am

Route:  34 miles / marked route

Looking for a description of this ride along with a cue sheet or map. If you have any additional information please use the contact form to let us know. Parking is located east of the railroad tracks. During the winter months ride will average 19 mph.

Start Location: Bicycles East of Matthews 195 N. Trade Street, Matthews, NC

View Larger Map

Start Time: 8:00am