FLCC> Sunday Slow Rides

[Andrejs Ozolins]

Dear FLCCers,

There were some posts on the list about last Sunday's moderate ride and 
it's great to see news of people enjoying the Sunday rides. Makes me 
wonder, though -- was there a slower group, too? Did everyone not in the 
fastest group go with the moderate group? And, how fast *is* the 
moderate group? Could some of those who did that ride report their 
average speed? It would help others evaluate what they are in for.

It looks like I'm not going to be able to join any FLCC rides for about 
another month -- off to ride slowly in other parts. So, if there remains 
any interest in the slower ride, I can offer route suggestions but not 
much help on the ground. But, I'm very interested to hear any plans or 
thoughts about such a ride. It looked for a while as though there was 
some demand for it, so it would be good to keep the option perking.

This Sunday's scheduled ride is one that's pretty tough to adapt to a 
shorter or easier version. The great part of it is the two climbs -- 
first up Old 76 and over Legge Hill Rd; and then over Ford Hill and back 
on Glenn Rd. As I recall, there was quite a bit of cussing and spitting 
after the first time we did this ride. I was thinking about abandoning 
it but, then, thought it deserved another try or two. The Legge Hill 
stretch has a lovely "lost world" kind of quality, it's so far from the 
prevailing landscapes of our region that you wouldn't guess you're 
within a short ride of Ithaca. So, it's on the schedule for this week.

What to do for the slow riders? To get to see the "meat" of this ride, 
how about meeting in Caroline Center (park on Buffalo Rd just up from 
the intersection of Old 76). Follow the route from there to Legge Hill 
Rd and over the ridge to the West Creek Rd. If you're bushed, turn left 
to Speedsville and take Old 76 back to Caroline Center. If you have a 
bit of work left in you, continue on over Ford Hill and Glenn Rd to 
return via Old 76 to Caroline. If you take your time, it will be a ride 
worth taking. Or, it will make you cuss and spit. Either way, it will be 
a good story.

Andrejs