Not going to make this ride tomorrow.

Hey Jan,
This ride could get racy based on who joins the ride. This is a drop ride, but stop for mechanical. They also hit the hills strong. I am planning to attend but I loaded the ride in case I drop.

Hello,

My name is Jan 42years old 200lb and I am from Germany. I am actually here in the US for a 3 week business trip at Wilson NC.
To still have some fun after work I bring my bike.
Regarding this group ride I would like to find out if the pace of 21 mph is true and if there are other members like me on this ride or if this ride is only for pro cyclist.

I am licking forward to see you in Saturday.
Kindly
Jan

We are adding a 23m 18-19 pace option to this ride. Come join us!

Silver Express 2026 23m

Ride with GPS
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56956544

Garmin
https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/509806894

Please RSVP if planning to attend. See you Saturday i'm looking forward to this ride!

I will not be able to ride again this morning. Feel free to go ahead and ride without me, though!

I won't be able to make the ride this morning, but you can certainly do it without me.

I hope to be there tomorrow.

Reminder Platinum Express now rolls at 6p.

Hey All!

Just a reminder that we have a great route for Saturday. We'll be exploring some roads we haven't seen in a while with some extra climbing thrown in for everyone's enjoyment.

Remember, we ride as a group! If you plan to put the group under duress by pushing the pace, join another ride.

Also, we'll have John Fox as our SAG.

Hope to see everyone on Saturday!

Due to weather

I'll be leading the 53-mile group at the 18-19mph posted pace!

Just a reminder that the club store closes on Friday so if you want the new 2026 kit, place your order before time runs out.

To reiterate:
- If you want to place an order, you MUST create a login to access the club store. If you placed an order the 1st time, you already have your login information.
- You will be asked for your CC information
- If we don't meet minimums, (ex. 5 men's OR 5 women's OR 5 men's & 3 women's of the same style), the order will NOT be placed.
- If the order is not placed, your CC WILL NOT BE CHARGED
- Since Giordana can't hold your CC information more than 10 days, this store will close on FRIDAY the 31st. So, if you want to order don't procrastinate.
- All kits are sent directly to each member so expect a $15-20 shipping fee to be added to the price listed on each item

Canceled. Now you can spend the morning watching other people ride their bikes in France!

Lots of incoming rain so the Saturday ride is CANCELLED!

We'll reschedule this route for another day when there's an open spot on everyone's ride calendar.

Well, it's not looking too good for tomorrow's ride. Predictions are rain through the morning. I'll make a ride/weather update post by 630am tomorrow.

IF I do cancel the ride, I'm thinking I might post the same ride for Sunday morning as Sunday is looking pretty good right now.

I'll see how I'm feeling about it tomorrow.

not today

Uh, no.

I did a copy/paste of the 7/18 posting to create the posting for 7/25 (same as I always do), and for some reason it kept the RSVP's from the original. If you're not going to be able to attend, please un-RSVP to avoid any confusion.

@ Tim, 12-13mph depending on wind. Call that speed whatever you like. This is a rail trail gravel path, not blacktop.

Hi
Youre describing this ride as an A/B Pace to me that means 21+ mph, but then further down you describe it as a Party Pace..so which is it? And how fast is Party Pace?

For those joining the New River Trail Ride Friday, please note I've added the route to the calendar and most importantly I'VE REVISED THE START LOCATION TO THE TRAILHEAD AT CLIFFVIEW CAMPGROUND. The new address is in the calendar post as well. This will allow us to push north to Foster Falls Campground for a rest stop and stay under 50 miles total for the day. Cutting out the original 3 mile ride from Galax saves us 6 miles total and doesn't hurt the scenery any.

Heads up for tomorrows ride. If we do not have enough people for the A+ Im going to join Tonys group.

For the Platinum Ride please take note of the following:

1. The Platinum group will remain together except for 3 designated sprint segments. (Perry Rd, Mitchel Store, and final sprint down Rock Quarry). Do not chase or go off the front outside these places. Group will reset at the stop signs.
2. The group maintains a warmup pace from the start until we turn left on Fowler Rd.
3. If an individual is unable to maintain the pace of the group, they will drop back to the Gold group.
4. If you plan on pulling please ensure you have the route.

Bad news on our start location. The main road into Butner, (Central Ave), is closed at the tracks. We cannot pass through that area without taking the detour on W B and W C Streets to Central Ave. That is too long a detour!

I don't know how long Central Ave will be closed so this will change our route plans for Saturday.

Instead of heading northwest, we'll go northeast and still tackle some roads we haven't been on in years.

The new route is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56006097

The details of the ride have been updated.

See everyone at Falls Lake Academy on Saturday