Local Rides

Join us for a nice ride in the Low Country. Please note: Helmets are required, and our waiver must be signed prior to the ride, and please read our SAFETY PLEDGE.

September 2008

Date

Departs

Distance and Class

Ride Name

Meeting Location and Directions

Ride Leader

Sept. 20

(Saturday)

9 a.m.

(B/C)

Isle of Hope - Burnside Island

Savannah, GA: From Abercorn Street South, go east (left) on Eisenhower Drive, right on Sallie Mood Drive, left on Montgomery Crossroads and turn left into Lake Mayer parking lot.

Vikki Graham

912-692-0872

Sept. 25

(Thursday)

3 p.m.

(A/B/C/S)

8th Annual

George L. Smith State Park Camping Extravaganza

(Day 1)

Metter, GA: Interstate 16 West (Exit 104) into Metter to Highway 23 North. Take Highway 23 North for about 10 miles and follow signs to George L. Smith State Park. Get the scoop here.

Vikki Graham

912-692-0872

Sept. 26

(Friday)

9 a.m.

(A/B/C)

(B/C)

8th Annual

George L. Smith State Park Camping Extravaganza

(Day 2)

"Metter Area" Ride

Vikki Graham

912-692-0872

Sept. 27

(Saturday)

9.30 a.m.

(A/B)

8th Annual

George L. Smith State Park Camping Extravaganza

(Day 3)

Summertown & Swainsboro Rides

Vikki Graham

912-692-0872

Sept. 28

(Sunday)

9 a.m.

20 - 25

(B/C)

8th Annual

George L. Smith State Park Camping Extravaganza

(Day 4)

"Break Camp" Ride

Vikki Graham

912-692-0872

OCTOBER 2008 RIDE SCHEDULE

Date	Time	Distance (Class)	Ride Name	Location and Directions	Ride Leader(s)
Sat. Oct 4	9:00 AM	37 (A/B) 32 (C)	LIBERTY TRAIL RIDE	Midway, GA: Meet at Holton’s Seafood Restaurant parking lot. Take I-95 So to Exit 76 and go across the street at the exit.	Don Gerosa 912-598-8156
Sat. Oct 11	8:30 AM	32 (B/C)	COFFEE BEAN RIDE	Savannah, GA: Meet at the Gallery Expresso at Bull and Liberty Streets in downtown Savannah.	Vikki Graham 912-692-0872
Sat. Oct 18	9:30 AM	30(A,B) 26(B,C)	RINCON RIDE	Rincon, GA: Meet at the Kroger’s grocery store. From Savannah, follow I-95 N to Exit 109, then go about 6 miles west on Rte 21 towards Springfield.	Ed Jewell 912-826-3657
Sat. Oct 25	9:00 AM	40 (C)	WHEELMEN’S RIDE (2^nd Annual Joint Club Ride)	Savannah, GA: Meet at the Oglethorpe Speedway. From Savannah, head west on Hwy 80 and go beyond the light at Dean Forest Road. Oglethorpe Speedway will be on your left next to the Carlton Company beyond the blinker at Old Dean Forest Road. Free lunch provided by Wheelmen after the ride.	Jerry Jaycox 912- 925-3540
Sat. Nov 1	9:00 AM	38 (A,B) 24 (B,C) 21 (C)	GUYTON/SPRINGFIELD/EGYPT RIDE	Guyton, GA: Starts at the IGA in Guyton at intersection of Rts. 17 & 119. From Savannah, follow Rte 80 thru Bloomingdale, then turn right on Rte 17.	Bob Smith 912-598-1789

Ride Classifications - A/B/C/S

A) Fast: 18 - 21 MPH (Avg. 18+ MPH flat road speed)

Brisk to vigorous riding with above average bike handling skills, expected

cooperative contribution to group within abilities. No sweep, possible

regrouping. Riders are expected to navigate on own if dropped.

B) Moderately Fast: 14 - 17 MPH (Avg. 15+ MPH flat road speed)

Brisk to vigorous riding with above average bike handling skills, expected

cooperative contribution to group within abilities. No sweep, possible

regrouping. Riders are expected to navigate on own if dropped.

C) Intermediate: 10 - 14 MPH

Moderate to brisk riding with good bike handling ability. Some

cooperative pacelining skills required. Riders are expected to be self-sufficient

but there will be some regrouping. A sweep may be appointed.

S) Social: 12 - 14 MPH

Moderate riding with more attention to scenery.

Regroups often. A sweep is usually appointed.

Rider Tips:

Select a ride that is within your ability based on the ride distance and pace indicated on our monthly Ride Schedule. Call the Ride Leader with any questions or

concerns. Trying a pace one level lower than where you think you should be is recommended for new members in order to introduce them to our rides. Riders should

carry a pump, tire irons, spare tube, patch kit, tools, money and health insurance card on each ride All riders in the club must wear an ANSI, SNELL and/or

CPSC approved helmet throughout a ride. All riders should bring one or two water bottles with them on a ride.

The Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m. group at Hunter Army Airfield Base has dwindled. We are leisurely, but get in 12-30 miles with a social break at the Golf Clubhouse where we solve the world's problems. Allow a few minutes for the MPs to check your Driver's License, Insurance Card and vehicle registration at the gate (entry by bicycle only requires your picture ID). Go to the parking lot across from the gym one half mile inside the Montgomery Street gate. For more information, contact Bill and Diana Gladden at 912-236-0216 or via e-mail at wgladden@bellsouth.net.

"Wheelman" Rides - Meets at Shell Station at I-95 Airport Exit - 20/40-mile rides

"Bicycle Link" Rides - Meets at the Bicycle Link bike shop at 408 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Savannah. About a 30 mile ride; A/B pace (18-22 mph; no sweep). John would love to see you come on out. Leaves promptly at 6 pm. Call the shop at 233-9401 for more info.

"Wheelman" Rides - Meets at Georgia Tech campus on Jimmy DeLoach Parkway - Circuit rides (sprints!)

"Gallery Espresso Coffee Ride" - Leaves at 8 am from the Gallery Espresso at Bull and Perry (Liberty) Streets in downtown Savannah. Both 30 or 40 mile options, A/B pace.

"Coffee Bean" Rides - Meets at Kroger on Highway 17 South (at Berwick Road; back entrance to Southbridge),

If you'd like to download a cue sheet from a few of our local rides, click here.

CBTC's Local Ride Schedule

Last modified: 09/20/08