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Weekly Rides

MONDAY NIGHT RIDE
WHERE: Pearl City Station
WHEN: 6pm, Spring/Summer
WHAT: Relaxed pace group ride, 15-25 miles @ 12-15mph
(Coordinated by Deb Elliott)

MONDAY NIGHT FITNESS RIDE
WHERE: Muscatine Public Works Station
WHEN: 5:30pm, Spring/Summer
WHAT: Intermediate level group ride, 20-30 miles @ 15-18mph
(Coordinated by Connie Mann)

TUESDAY NIGHT RACE TRAINING RIDE
WHERE: Harper's Cycling and Fitness
WHEN: 6pm, Spring/Summer/Fall (meets @5:30pm early Spring and late Fall)
WHAT: Advanced level race simulation ride, 25-40 miles @ 18-25mph
(Coordinated by Greg Harper)

THURSDAY NIGHT GROUP PACE LINE RIDE
WHERE: Harper's Cycling and Fitness
WHEN: 6pm, Spring/Summer
WHAT: High Tempo Fitness Pace Line Ride, 25-35 miles @ 18-22mph
(Coordinated by Mike Doyle)

FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
WHERE: Harper's Cycling and Fitness
WHEN: 5-7PM, December through February
WHAT: 2 Mile Indoor Roller Time Trial Races
(Coordinated by Greg Harper)

SUNDAY AFTERNOON RIDE
WHERE: Pearl City Station
WHEN: 1pm, All year round (weather permitting)
WHAT: Pace and distance determined by group that shows up.
(Coordinated by Joe Mann)

Special Event Rides
R.A.M.C.O. (Ride Around Many Counties)
STARTING LOCATION: Fuller Park
WHEN: June 5th, 7:30am, 2010
WHAT: A 60 mile supported fitness/recreational ride with
a generous breakfast SAG stop and refreshments at the finish. Great training, food and fun. FREE to members, $10/non-members.
(Coordinated by Peg Heither)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER RIDES
STARTING LOCATION: Harper's Cycling and Fitness
WHEN: 6pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday of late Spring/Summer Months
WHAT: Group bike ride to neighboring towns for dinner.
Vehicle transport on return trip.
(Coordinated by Mike Doyle and Tim Armstrong)

FAMILY BIKE RIDE
STARTING LOCATION: Musser Park
WHEN: May 17th, 1pm
WHAT: 6 Mile Family friendly bike ride along Muscatine's River Trail & Parks
Free Refreshments provided

CENTURY RIDE
STARTING LOCATION: Harper's Cycling and Fitness
WHEN: Sunday, June 27th, 2010
WHAT: A 110 mile bike ride featuring a follow support vehicle and SAG stop. Free to members.
This year's route will head south on the Illinois side of the river to Burlington, then returning north
to Muscatine. The SAG stop is located near the end of the ride and provides lunch service
(Coordinated by John Fletcher)

ANNUAL PIE RIDE
STARTING LOCATION: Muscatine River Front
WHEN: Sunday at 1pm in August (Specific date TBA)
WHAT: Group bike ride to a neighboring town for delicious homemade pie.
(Coordinated by Connie Mann)

SAVANNA RIDE
WHEN: September (TBA)
WHAT: Two day group tour ride up to Savanna, Il and back. The ride is very scenic along the Mississippi River. Participants camp or stay at indoor accomodations between rides.
(Coordinated by Lonnie Cook)

VELO GOURMET
STARTING LOCATION: Member's House TBA
WHEN: October
WHAT: Group bike ride that features several stops at hosting sites, that graciously serve one 'course' of a five course meal. Lots of Food, Fun & Fitness!
(Coordinated by Connie Mann)

HALLOWEEN RIDE
STARTING LOCATION: Harper's Cycling and Fitness
WHEN: TBA
WHAT: Spooky group bike ride in the dark. Bon fire and refreshments afterwards.
(Coordinated by Harper Cycling & Fitness)

NEW YEAR'S DAY RIDE
STARTING LOCATION: Harper's Cycling and Fitness
WHEN: New Year's Day, 9am
WHAT: First group bike ride of the year with snacks afterwards.
(Coordinated by Club)