Tuesday Night Rides/Races
These "events"
are not promoted by the FLCC and they are not (officiallyor unofficially) affiliated with
any person, shop, club or other organized entity. The "Tuesday-nites"
have gone on through ups and downs of the cycling club for many years
without any special promotion. They are effectively a spontaneous cycling
event in which each rider is responsible for his/her own actions and their
consequences. This is important to know since there are many possible
hazards involved in participation on these rides -- bike racing can be
a dangerous activity. Many club members and their friends participate
on Tuesday nights. They are all responsible for their actions individually.
That having been said,
the first ride most likely will spontaneously occur on the second Tuesday
of April. Through the month of April the rides are non-competitive coaching
sessions focusing on how to ride safely in a group, and encouraging people
to train effectively. For aspiring novice racers these early rides are
important.
After the Virgil race
(the "Hollenbeck Spring Classic" on the first Sunday of May), Tuesday nights become
competitive and there is a lot less opportunity to share coaching.
Tuesday nights always
start at 6:00 pm and always meet at the parking lot at Ides HSBC Bank
at East Hill Plaza (see map). During the short days of spring, it is necessary
to start promptly at 6:00 to have adequate time to ride. Taillights and
reflective gear are recommended in case groups end up returning to East
Hill Plaza at dusk.
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