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EVENT OVERVIEW:
Strava-timed rides
Every Thursday starting October 6th
Encouraged $5 donation per ride (cash, zelle, paypal)
Open to all FWMBA members and club non-members
Thank you to our series sponsors: Martin House Brewing Co., RideDirtShirtCo. (www.ridedirtshirtco.com)
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Due to the West Side of Gateway being severely damaged, we will be offering two routes to accommodate various riders and skill levels. Strava segments will be posted soon.
Option #1: Ride from Martin House, complete East Loop, ride back to MH
Option #2: Ride from Martin House to water crossing before entering Gateway Park, cross river, ride back to MH bridge (gravel or mtb bike)
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WHEN:
Riders meeting at 5:50pm; Group 1 starts at 6:00pm, Group 2 starts at 6:05pm
Ride 1 - Oct. 6th
Ride 2 - Oct. 13th
Ride 3 - Oct. 20th
Ride 4 - Oct. 27th
Ride 5 - Nov. 3rd
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RIDERS:
Must have bike that can handle the route you choose
Helmets REQUIRED
May ride as many weeks or as few as desired, however, ranking eligibility requires a minimum of 3 rides out of the 5 (on the same route - no mixing and matching)
Provide your own hydration for the entire ride. There will be NO water stations
Provide your own spare equipment at your discretion (tubes, pump, etc) There will be NO support stations
Bug spray is HIGHLY recommended
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RANKING/TIMING:
Personal device Strava will be used for timing.
Make sure your ride is not private
Log into your strava account and "star" (favorite) the route so your time shows up on the leaderboard.
Times must be posted no later than 8:30pm the night of the ride.
Ranking will be based on best cumulative times of 3 rides out of the 5.
Ranking eligibility requires a minimum of 3 rides out of the 5
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PRIZES
Weekly prize: Top three riders in the Men's and Women's category for each route will receive a voucher for a free beer compliments of Martin House at the following week's ride. (ID required)
Overall Prizes will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ranked rider in the Men's category as well as the Women's category for each route
FWMBA reserves the right to select prizes. Overall Prizes will be awarded following the fifth week’s ride.
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VENUE:
Martin House Brewing Company has Wristbands EVERY Thursday. This covers four-eight ounce pours for those that are 21 (MUST BRING ID)
Please check the website for more details.
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OTHER:
If trail is closed for any reason, Fall Series Weekly Ride will be rescheduled
Details are subject to change as determined by FWMBA