Details & instructions at https://crwheelers.slack.com/archives/C0108M2DDQV/p1603472715080400
Access to Slack available at https://www.crw.org/content/slack
Everyone should bicycle on Martha's Vineyard at least once a year. No other place offers such rich combination of small roads, trails, beaches, ginger bread houses, Jaws bridge, Back Door donuts, & no fewer than four lighthouses.
No snow on the island, temperature above freezing, & sunny clear sky in the forecast.
I have often visited the island for multiple days to savor it. This will be my first day trip in a tour de force to visit all landmarks in one go. Last week I missed the ferry. Second attempt this weekend.
My plan is to board the ferry from Woods Hole at 10:45 to Vineyard Haven at 11:30. That leaves me just about five hours until the return ferry at 17:00 due to schedule constraint on both ends. Pace is brisk 25+kph/16+mph.
RSVP at https://www.strava.com/clubs/155/group_events/821968
There is no reason any of you should rush this exceptional tour. I have two suggestions:
1. Extend your time on the island, taking an earlier ferry, later ferry, or both.
2. Take a shorter route: at 18.5km/11.5mi continue on State Road to West Tisbury for lunch at 7a Foods (order in advance), then continue the loop from there. You will miss Gay Head lighthouse & rolling hills of Aquinnah. You will still visit all major landmarks. That will save about 45km/30mi from the total distance. The route is very flat afterwards.
*** No leader. Not a CRW club organized ride. Not covered by club insurance. Groups assemble & ride as they see fit. ***
Route map https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34481339
Ferry schedule is at https://www.steamshipauthority.com/writable/versioned_downloadable_sched...
Fare is $25 roundtrip for passenger + bicycle. Arrive Woods Hole early to purchase tickets & board ferry.
Landry's Boston is in a new, larger location at 1048 Comm Ave. There is a parking lot (!) with free parking for customers located behind the store.
Dart to Wellesley at a moderate pace 14–16mph. Few minor hills.
*** Bring proper navigation tools: GPS device, phone app, or cue sheet. Do not rely on others to help you with navigation. They may ride at a different speed than you. ***
Just show up, introduce yourself to others, find someone to ride with and agree on the rules of the ride. Observe social distance guidelines. Then off you go.
Get comfortable with car traffic. Take the entire lane on many sections as needed.
Starting to & from the parking lot of Landry's Bicycles.
Recover from the weekend big rides. Pace 14–16mph. Little climbing on Minute Man path & winding roads of Lexington.
*** Bring proper navigation tools: GPS device, phone app, or cue sheet. Do not rely on others to help you with navigation. They may ride at a different speed than you. ***
Just show up, introduce yourself to others, find someone to ride with and agree on the rules of the ride. Observe social distance guidelines. Then off you go.
Join Event on Strava to let others know you will be there https://www.strava.com/clubs/155/group_events/793623
Use club Slack channel #ride-north-i90 to discuss this event further:
https://www.crw.org/content/slack
Meet near taxi stand for Alewife T station.
Landry's Boston is in a new, larger location at 1048 Comm Ave. There is a parking lot (!) with free parking for customers located behind the store.
Passes around three of Boston's most-loved parks in a truly beautiful tour of what the city has to offer. Better yet, bicycles are allowed in the Arboretum, so you can climb and explore to your heart's delight.
Just show up, introduce yourself to others, find someone to ride with and agree on the rules of the ride. Observe social distance guidelines. Then off you go.
Join Event on Strava to let others know you will be there https://www.strava.com/clubs/155/group_events/793113
Use club Slack channel #ride-boston to discuss this event further:
https://www.crw.org/content/forums
Social speed at 14mph with prompt start at 17:00 to avoid returning late in the dark. *** Bring proper navigation tools: GPS device, phone app, or cue sheet. Do not rely on others to help you with navigation. They may ride at a different speed than you. *** Bring your 1,000 lumen bright front lights & steady tail lights. Ride on. ***
Starting to & from the parking lot of Landry's Bicycles.
Get comfortable with car traffic. Take the entire lane on many sections as needed.
4 x 8 min with 4 minutes rest (~60 min)
or
FTP Test of your choice:
* Ramp Test (recommended for beginners)
* Sufferfest 4DP Fitness Test
* 2x 8 min FTP test
* 20 min FTP test
Details & instructions at https://crwheelers.slack.com/archives/C0108M2DDQV/p1603472715080400
Access to Slack available at https://www.crw.org/content/slack
FTP Test of your choice:
* Ramp Test (recommended for beginners)
* Sufferfest 4DP Fitness Test
* 2x 8 min FTP test
* 20 min FTP test
Details & instructions at https://crwheelers.slack.com/archives/C0108M2DDQV/p1603472715080400
Access to Slack available at https://www.crw.org/content/slack
Everyone should bicycle on Martha's Vineyard at least once a year. No other place offers such rich combination of small roads, trails, beaches, ginger bread houses, Jaws bridge, Back Door donuts, & no fewer than four lighthouses.
Forecast is for warm 21ºC/69ºF inviting for an ocean plunge in South Beach.
I have often visited the island for multiple days to savor it. This will be my first day trip in a tour de force to visit all landmarks in one go.
My plan is to board the ferry from Woods Hole at 10:45 to Vineyard Haven at 11:30. That leaves me just about five hours until the return ferry at 17:00 due to schedule constraint on both ends. Pace is brisk 25+kph/16+mph.
There is no reason any of you should rush this exceptional tour. I have two suggestions:
1. Extend your time on the island, taking an earlier ferry, later ferry, or both.
2. Take a shorter route: at 18.5km/11.5mi continue on State Road to West Tisbury for lunch at 7a Foods (order in advance), then continue the loop from there. You will miss Gay Head lighthouse & rolling hills of Aquinnah. You will still visit all other major landmarks. That will save about 45km/30mi from the total distance. The route is very flat afterwards.
*** No leader. Not a CRW club organized ride. Not covered by club insurance. Groups assemble & ride as they see fit. ***
RSVP at https://www.strava.com/clubs/155/group_events/821968
Ferry schedule is at https://www.steamshipauthority.com/writable/versioned_downloadable_sched...
Fare is $25 roundtrip for passenger + bicycle. Arrive Woods Hole early to purchase tickets & board ferry.
Visit Pie in the Sky bakery in Woods Hole for a piece of rum raisin bread pudding or a whole pie.
Bonus gorgeous Nobska lighthouse near Woods Hole.
Individual time trial all day. Or show up at the designated time, introduce yourself to others, find someone to ride with and agree on the rules of the ride. Then, off you go.
You are simply racing against the clock. Not other people. Challenge yourself as you repeat this loop & observe improvements. It is a great way to end the work week.
Join Event on Strava to let others know you will be there. This will consolidate all responses in one visible place: https://www.strava.com/clubs/155/group_events/749172
Route segment available to measure your own progress:
https://www.strava.com/segments/25973629
All about fitness training on rolling hills of Belmont, Lincoln, & Lexington. Challenge yourself as you repeat this loop & observe improvements.
Just show up, introduce yourself to others, find someone to ride with and agree on the rules of the ride. Then, off you go.
Join Event on Strava to let others know you will be there https://www.strava.com/clubs/155/group_events/793623
Use club Slack channel #ride-north-i90 to discuss this event further:
https://www.crw.org/content/slack
It will be dark. Bring your 1,000 lumen bright front lights & steady tail lights. Ride on.
Meet near taxi stand for Alewife T station.
