What: 70 mile ride featuring a 50 mile gravel loop through the Platte River valley
When: Sunday, April 28, 2013. Meet at 7:00 am. Rollout at 7:15 am
Where: Meet at Stinson Park, Aksarben Village, near 67th St. and Center St.
Pace: Expect 12-15 MPH
Notes: We'll stop at the 35 mile point for refuel. Be sure to bring enough food and water to last. Also consider wide changes in temperature (50s to near 80). Bring flat changing supplies.
Also note that Aksarben Village is hosting Open Streets Omaha from 11am to 4pm. If you drive and park at Aksarben Village, be sure to park in the garage (free) to avoid having your car towed. Comment below if you want to meet up downtown for pre-ride or along the way at Walnut Creek Recreation Area.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
And we are back... WNW 4/24/2013 edition
Put your Hamster wheels away the WNW is back. NPS parking lot. 5:30. Prepare yourself for World domination if you do well someone will write a blog about it....
Normal route tonight.
The feats of strenghts shall be on display.
Normal route tonight.
The feats of strenghts shall be on display.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
NO WNW 4/10/2013
Fairly obvious there will not be a WNW tonight. Go do something naughty or nice on your own time and accord.
TTFN
TTFN
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Wednesday Night Gravel Ride, Mar. 3
What: Evening gravel roads ride from Downtown Omaha to north of Schramm State Park and back. 40-50ish miles, depending on pace and timing
When: Wednesday, March 3, 2013. 5:00pm meet up. 5:15pm rollout.
Where: Meet at Blue Line Coffee near 749 N. 14th St.
Pace: Hoping for 13-15 MPH average with minimal stops
Route: More or less this (http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2301497) but perhaps with some adjustments to shorten the route
Notes: Please bring necessary food and hydration, plus and tools and supplies needed for flat tire repair. Bring a light! It's going to get dark.
When: Wednesday, March 3, 2013. 5:00pm meet up. 5:15pm rollout.
Where: Meet at Blue Line Coffee near 749 N. 14th St.
Pace: Hoping for 13-15 MPH average with minimal stops
Route: More or less this (http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2301497) but perhaps with some adjustments to shorten the route
Notes: Please bring necessary food and hydration, plus and tools and supplies needed for flat tire repair. Bring a light! It's going to get dark.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Greenstreet Velo Club Sunday rides are OPEN 4 BIZNESS!
Hey roadies,
It's time to officially resume the Sunday tradition of Greenstreet Velo Club-led community bike rides. Open to all roadies. The game plan is similar to past years. Check this blog or or Greenstreet Velo Club Facebook page for more info and weekly updates: http://www.facebook.com/greenstreetvelo#
Who: Everybody, but not their dawgs!
What: 35 mile or so road rides. Cross bikes OK. Walmart bikes..nyet! Helmets mandatory. TT bikes fine, but ride outside of peloton. Bring your own liquids, snacks, road repair kits, etc. Route described prior to launch with wind direction a consideration. Neutral roll-outs, then splinter into groups of your desired speed. No drop rides. We will provide sweeper. Reconvene at previously announced locations.
When: Every Sunday morning. Meet at 9 AM for java blast, then hit the pavement at 930 AM.
Where: Meet at Blue Line Coffee on 14th and Cuming at 9 AM. Launch the ride at 930 AM promptly (not Randleman-time).
Why: Because it is our MISSION to spread the GOOD NEWS about biking. We will
practice what we preach. Amen.
El Guapo Supreme (only $.99 for a limited time now at Taco Hell)
It's time to officially resume the Sunday tradition of Greenstreet Velo Club-led community bike rides. Open to all roadies. The game plan is similar to past years. Check this blog or or Greenstreet Velo Club Facebook page for more info and weekly updates: http://www.facebook.com/greenstreetvelo#
Who: Everybody, but not their dawgs!
What: 35 mile or so road rides. Cross bikes OK. Walmart bikes..nyet! Helmets mandatory. TT bikes fine, but ride outside of peloton. Bring your own liquids, snacks, road repair kits, etc. Route described prior to launch with wind direction a consideration. Neutral roll-outs, then splinter into groups of your desired speed. No drop rides. We will provide sweeper. Reconvene at previously announced locations.
When: Every Sunday morning. Meet at 9 AM for java blast, then hit the pavement at 930 AM.
Where: Meet at Blue Line Coffee on 14th and Cuming at 9 AM. Launch the ride at 930 AM promptly (not Randleman-time).
Why: Because it is our MISSION to spread the GOOD NEWS about biking. We will
practice what we preach. Amen.
El Guapo Supreme (only $.99 for a limited time now at Taco Hell)
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Wednesday Night Gravel Ride, 30 miles, Suitable for Beginners
I've got a new lighting system that I want to try out and I can't wait until the weekend.
What: 30 mile gravel roads loop with about 1700 feet of elevation gain. Start in Papillion and loop through Springfield. If necessary, we might stop at the convenience store there for a break, bathrooms, etc. All are welcome.
When: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 6:30pm
Where: Meet at Papillion - La Vista South High School near 108th St. and Highway 370. Park near the football field.
Pace: Easy and relaxed. One of us is trying a new single speed 29er MTB. Fastest flat speed for him on that bike is about 12MPH. The rest of us might match our gears to his just to keep it fun. This is a no-drop ride, but consider this event carefully against your skills and ability.
Notes: Bring a light! This is important. There's not much ambient light out in the country. A rear flasher is a really good idea, too. There will be a full moon, but don't count on that to get you by. It's getting warmer, but you'll also need appropriate clothing to handle the change in temperature as night sets in. Also bring flat fixing supplies.
What: 30 mile gravel roads loop with about 1700 feet of elevation gain. Start in Papillion and loop through Springfield. If necessary, we might stop at the convenience store there for a break, bathrooms, etc. All are welcome.
When: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 6:30pm
Where: Meet at Papillion - La Vista South High School near 108th St. and Highway 370. Park near the football field.
Pace: Easy and relaxed. One of us is trying a new single speed 29er MTB. Fastest flat speed for him on that bike is about 12MPH. The rest of us might match our gears to his just to keep it fun. This is a no-drop ride, but consider this event carefully against your skills and ability.
Notes: Bring a light! This is important. There's not much ambient light out in the country. A rear flasher is a really good idea, too. There will be a full moon, but don't count on that to get you by. It's getting warmer, but you'll also need appropriate clothing to handle the change in temperature as night sets in. Also bring flat fixing supplies.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Two Rides Tomorrow: 7:30am and 10:00, Sat., Mar. 23
Choose one, or the other, or both.
First: 7:30am at 13th Street Coffee, Downtown Omaha. We roll north to Ponca and back. 30 miles.
Second: 10:00am at Blue Line in North Downtown. We roll to Council Bluffs to the Lincoln Monument and then back via Manawa. 25 miles.
Road bikes are probably fine, but there might be some gravel.
Routes:
7:30 am ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2260708
10:00 am ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2260633
I'll update the comments here if the timing gets off.
First: 7:30am at 13th Street Coffee, Downtown Omaha. We roll north to Ponca and back. 30 miles.
Second: 10:00am at Blue Line in North Downtown. We roll to Council Bluffs to the Lincoln Monument and then back via Manawa. 25 miles.
Road bikes are probably fine, but there might be some gravel.
Routes:
7:30 am ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2260708
10:00 am ride: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2260633
I'll update the comments here if the timing gets off.
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