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Thursday evening Rice Field ride -- CANCELED
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About this event
What: 18-24-mile loop via Germantown, 2 miles on bikeway, the rest on roads; terrain mostly flat to rolling with a few short climbs.
Speed: B (15-18 mph average) & C (12-15 mph average).
Conditions: No rain; temperature between 65 and 95°F; wind less than 20 mph.
Required: Helmets and compliance with Ohio traffic law are mandatory; front and rear lights advised.
Guests: Adult guests are welcome; riders under age 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Options: After-ride dinner at TJ Chumps (12 E Linden Av, Miamisburg).
PLEASE ARRIVE IN TIME TO SIGN UP, SET UP, MOUNT UP, AND BE READY TO ROLL AT THE POSTED START TIME!
After Labor Day, sunset arrives progressively earlier in the evening, so our daylight window to complete the ride becomes less than 2 hours.
To compensate, shortcuts allow slower riders adequate time to complete the loop before sunset.
Speed class C riders (12-15 mph average) should take the 6-mile shortcut on Manning Rd. from Little Twin Rd. east to Soldiers Home Rd., then turn right (south). NOTE: rough pavement in Shady areas on Manning Rd!
Speed class B riders (15-18 mph average) should take the 2- or 3-mile shortcut, depending on whether they are riding the loop in the clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.
If riding clockwise, take the 2-mile shortcut. Turn right from Venus Rd. onto Farmersville West Carrollton Rd, ride east. After crossing OH-4 at the traffic light and traversing the culvert, turn right (south) onto Union/Bear Creek Rd.
2-3 mile (10-15 minute) shortcuts from early to mid September.
If riding counter-clockwise, continue east to the end of Farmington Rd. after crossing Jamaica Rd., then turn left (north) onto Chautauqua Rd.
Riders who choose not to take a shortcut and ride after dark MUST have operating front and rear lights!
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