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Wednesday Night Downtown Huntsville Ride - 5:30 PM

When:
Wednesday, April 07, 2021, 5:30 PM
Where:
Rocket Republic Downtown Huntsville Taproom
Rocket Republic Brewing - Downtown Huntsville
617 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL  35801
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Morgan Andriulli
Category:
Recurring Ride
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only



Wednesday Night Downtown Huntsville Ride

 

Length: 27 miles. Two climbs, 1.5 and 1.2 miles. Hilly profile. Average speed: 15 to 18 mph, including hills.

Speed groups:
A (Aggressive... 17-18+ mph), B (Conversationally Quick...15-17 mph), C (No Drop). B Group regroups after hills and at major intersections, and tends to stay together. Spare yourself the humiliation of getting dropped from the A group and riding a solo TT and stick with the B Group. The conversation is better.


Ride length varies between 19 and 27 miles, depending on daylight availability and weather. Lights are recommended for the latter part of the ride in the event you have a mechanical, or are just very slow. Total ride time is usually about 1:50 or less.

Route Options:

Cecil Ashburn Sunset Loop - 27 Miles

Carter's Gin Road 'Little Richard' Loop - 33 Miles (22 and 24-mile shortcuts)

Harris Hill/Salty Bottom Road Loop - 32 Miles (19, 22 and 26-mile shortcuts)

 

Details: The Wednesday Night Downtown Huntsville Ride starts at 5:30 p.m. 15-18 average pace, including hills. A, B and C Groups. Steep Climbing. Lights required. Distance:19 to 28 miles. Start: Bicycles Etc., w Huntsville, AL.

 
A Group = Full Assault Speed. B Group = Gentleman's Rules in Effect.; i.e., No Gratuitous Hammering!, C Group = No rider left behind.