Tuesday Shorts 10/14

Tuck or not to tuck? 

Peter Sagan has single-handedly popularized the über aggressive aero tuck. This year I have been seeing more people than ever in this position on any given group ride. To be honest it scares the bejeebers out of me. So how much is it worth? I was surprised. Watch the video.  

Oktober
Mmmm...fall is here and with it seasonal flavors like Spiced Pumpkin Pie. Can't wait to sink my teeth into one of these! Where can I get them? Walmart of course! 

Arkansas Super-Prestige
The first races of the series have come and gone. Check out Arkansas Outsides write up click here. The next race is this weekend at the Jones Center in Springdale. Click here for more information.

Banded Suffering Charity Ride Saturday 10/18

They have routes for every level of cyclist. Pre-ride snacks and post ride lunch. Hard to beat. Click here for details. 

The Jones Center Cyclo-cross Race Sunday 10/19

CX race & family friendly Bike Rodeo presented by Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks. Bring the kiddos. Race some bikes, cheerheckle the racers! Click here for details.  

Weekday Group Rides. Some times have changed due to lack of light. Don't forget to charge those lights! 

MONDAY

Fayetteville

Good Bikes ride. Leaving @ 6:00 from Good Bikes. It is intended to be a recovery pace, no-drop, skills-building/technique ride. Everyone is welcome. Hosted by University of Arkansas Cycling & Good Bikes. See Good Bikes or Arkansas Cycling on Facebook for more info.

TUESDAY

Fayetteville

Tuesday Night World Championships leaving @ 5:30 from The Bike Route or @ 6 from the parking lot adjacent to MopedU. A number of us have been meeting @ 4:30 from MopedU to get extra miles. We double back and meet the group at 6. You are welcome to join. Also some folks have been talking about running lights and extending the ride into the night a bit. Bring your lights (front & rear).

Rogers

Bellview Road Ride. Leaves from Bellview Elementary.

-Leaving @ 5:45 B group (average speed 17-19). Intermediate pace, plenty of of regroups.

-Leaving @ 6:00 A group (average speed 19-21). Fast pace, with a couple regroups.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Fayetteville
Athlete Forward/The Bike Route beginner ride. Leaving @ 5:45 from Owl Creek Middle School. Pace easy-moderate. No rider left behind.

NWA Microcross. Cyclocross training race. Race starts @ 6 behind Good Bikes. Click here for details. 

Rogers

Bellview Road Ride. Leaves from Bellview Elementary.

-Leaving @ 5:45 B group (average speed 17-19). Intermediate pace, plenty of regroups.

-Leaving @ 6:00 A group (average speed 19-21). Fast pace, with a couple regroups.

Bentonville
Highroller Cyclery intermediate mountain bike ride. Leaving at 6:15 from the dog park near Slaughter Pen.

Bike Bentonville All Girls Ride. Leaves @ 6:05 from Bentonville Square. Click here for details. 

Ride fast, be safe & steer clear of nut crazed squirrels, 
WHF