The gang getting ready to hit the road.

About 18 folks showed up for the annual ECV/Riverside Cycles Shop Ride today.  The ride started out with Newburyport's summer fog and cool temps, but quickly warmed up as we headed for the hills inland.  A couple of folks chose the 20 miler, kicking back and enjoying the quiet country roads.  The rest crossed the river and up we went to do some climbing.  Aaron kept the pace comfortable and the group intact (no easy job!) which at the end of the ride turned out to be just a fantastic Merrimac Valley tour.  I think everyone really enjoyed the ride. 

We'll be riding from the shop AT 6:00 pm.  Same route as always.  Groups will include 16-18 mph, 18-20 mph, and 20 ++

Route Map
Refreshments at The Grog

Riverside Cycles and Mavic are teaming up to allow you the opportunity to demo the best wheels in the bicycle industry.  This Wednesday, May 20th from 5:00-6:00 representatives from Mavic USA will be on hand "dishing" out wheels.  Try the new R -Sys, Cosmic Carbone, and others.  If you haven't heard, a new set of wheels is the best performance upgrade for your bike.  Join us for this opportunuty to try before you buy.   

 Sat 9 am
Moderate pace (18-20)

Wednesday night road ride, high intensity with 2 regroupings during ride until dark.  This is not a no-drop ride.  starts with 15-30 min warmup. Starts first wednesday in May.  Leaving from Seaside Cycle @ 6pm.

 The ride will leave Bay Road Bikes at 6pm on Tuesdays throughout the summer.  The first ride will be Tuesday, April 28th. We will ride til it gets dark, starting with 1.5 hours up to 2.5 hours as the summer progresses. The average speed will be roughly 18mph. This is not meant to be an easy or beginner ride.  If anyone has questions they can contact me at Emily_stuart@comast.net.

Ride Map

 
Essex County Velo is pleased to announce the start of a new weekly ride, the Sprint And King of the Mountain (SPANK'oM) ride. The SPANK'oM ride will leave Thursdays at 5:30 from Bay Road Bikes, the first ride will be March 19th. As we get further into the spring we'll switch the time to 6:00. The ride is 25 miles in length.