Cycling Enthusiasts
Rider Description
Remember, most of the terrain in Harford County is rolling to very hilly so the level of difficulty for rides can vary exponentially. Review the ride's cue sheet for insights on the ride's profile so you can choose the best ride for your ability level.
Ride Leader
Craig Miser, [email protected]
Contact the Ride Leader for questions concerning rides, routes, pace, etc.
Ride Schedule
Routes
Weekend routes will be 30-40 miles. Each week the group will alternate between flat/varied terrain and hilly terrain. Generally the Ride Leader will have a route planned, however, the route may be altered prior to the start depending on input from the group.
Weekday routes will be approximately 20 miles or slightly longer depending on daylight limitations.
Ride Information
Enthusiast rides are "No Drop". Please ensure that you meet the Enthusiast Rider description and can handle a faster pace than the Fitness Group. Rides may split up into two groups depending on the number of riders, route preferences and the ability of those in the group.
The Enthusiast Group has a varied ability level. On hills, the leaders will circle back down to the slowest riders and ride back to the top with them. On flats, the group stays together at a moderate pace and there are no attacks or breakaways. If you choose to break away from the group, you are on your own.
- Moderately paced, fitness based, long distance rides
- Riders typically ride 100+ miles per week
- Riders are comfortable riding flat, rolling and hilly terrain
- Riders can ride 30+ miles at approximately 17 mph on varied terrain
Remember, most of the terrain in Harford County is rolling to very hilly so the level of difficulty for rides can vary exponentially. Review the ride's cue sheet for insights on the ride's profile so you can choose the best ride for your ability level.
Ride Leader
Craig Miser, [email protected]
Contact the Ride Leader for questions concerning rides, routes, pace, etc.
Ride Schedule
- Saturdays at 9AM, April - September
- Thursdays at 6PM, April - September (this is a combination Enthusiast/Fitness group ride)
- Occasional Sunday pickup rides as announced through the Google Group or Facebook
- Rides start at Harford Community College Parking Lot S
Routes
Weekend routes will be 30-40 miles. Each week the group will alternate between flat/varied terrain and hilly terrain. Generally the Ride Leader will have a route planned, however, the route may be altered prior to the start depending on input from the group.
Weekday routes will be approximately 20 miles or slightly longer depending on daylight limitations.
Ride Information
Enthusiast rides are "No Drop". Please ensure that you meet the Enthusiast Rider description and can handle a faster pace than the Fitness Group. Rides may split up into two groups depending on the number of riders, route preferences and the ability of those in the group.
The Enthusiast Group has a varied ability level. On hills, the leaders will circle back down to the slowest riders and ride back to the top with them. On flats, the group stays together at a moderate pace and there are no attacks or breakaways. If you choose to break away from the group, you are on your own.
