Don’t forget we are meeting at 8am tomorrow at the Wal-Mart, Deep Lake and Route 173.
Taking a ride up to Wilmot area, nice and easy. Should be good weather.
See you there.
Category Archives: Rides
This category is for great rides we’ve done or we want to do.
New Starting Place for Rides
We have a new starting point for all Veloist rides. Walmart Rt. 173 and Deep Lake Road.
The last few years have seen a large increase in the volume and speed of traffic in the Gurnee area. Specifically on Hunt Club, Wadsworth, Millburn and Stearns School roads. Not to mention the terrible road conditions on Dilley’s, Beck and Sandlake roads to name a few.
So the elders of the tribe thought it might be in all of our best interests to start our rides from a location closer to where we really like to go the most, north and west. By starting at the Walmart on the corner of 173 and Deep Lake road we are minutes from smooth Wisconsin blacktop and fewer cars. We pass this location on every ride north, now we’ll start here.
For some, this will be a minor inconvenience. For others it may mean you have to jump in your car to start your ride, we’ve all had to at some point.
For all of us, we think this will mean safer group riding for all Veloist members. Let’s hope we are right.
8:00 Saturday Ride to Twin Lakes area. Start at Walmart Rt. 173
That’s 8:00AM!
We will head north for 55-65 miles to the Twin Lakes area and around. 3 hours in the saddle. Some of our members need to get their first 100k in before they go to Arcadia next week. So we’d like to help them.
8:00 Sunday 25 miles. Start at Walmart Rt. 173
Steady pace as we stay at a 16 mph average. We will be heading to Wilmot, WI.
I hope you can join us.
8:00 AM Saturday– 8:00 AM Sunday. Both start at Walmart Rt. 173
Insurance Forms
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Weekend Rides May 4 and 5
8:00 Saturday Ride to Twin Lakes or Kenosha
That’s 8:00AM!
We will head north again for 50-55 miles to either Twin Lakes or Kenosha for a change of scenery. 3 hours in the saddle. Wear layers and check the forecast you may need a rain cape.
8:30 Sunday 20-25 miles.
Slow and easy as we stay at a 16 mph average.
Both start at the LFHC in Lindenhurst
I hope you can join us.
8:00 AM Saturday– 8:30 AM Sunday
Insurance Forms
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Twin Lakes Ride Stats
Isasio sent me this image of our ride last Saturday to Twin Lakes if you’re interested in the elevation in the area.
Go here to see the Ride Map or click the image.
Weekend Ride Report
I don’t always take the time to write a ride report but I needed to say something very important this week.
Thank you.
For all the Veloist riders on Saturday’s ride, thank you.
You rode as a real team this weekend, everyone taking turns at the front as we motored up to Twin Lakes. And then working together through the long stretches to Wilmot and the rollers around the lake, you were all respectful and patient with the varied fitness levels of team mates. This is what I love about being a Veloist.
And the way home into the wind was even more impressive. We stayed together as a two-by-two rotating pace line for more than twenty miles with an average speed of 18mph, into the wind. That is team work defined. Well done.
Our Sunday ride wasn’t as long or as difficult but we did stay together as we look to encourage newer members skills and fitness levels.
A hardy thank you to all that rode this weekend, as we raise our arms in the air and increase our testosteron levels, I look forward to seeing you all next Saturday.
Mike
Weekend Rides April 27 and 28
8:00 Saturday Ride to Twin Lakes
That’s 8:00AM!
Let’s take a roll out north and west, maybe we’ll get a push all the way there. At Twin Lakes we will take a short break for coffee and Al’s sausage biscuit sandwich or giant pastry. Look for 50 miles on the road. Layers, wear layers.
8:30 Sunday 20-25 miles.
Slow and easy as we stay at a 16 mph average.
Both start at the LFHC in Lindenhurst
I hope you can join us.
8:00 AM Saturday– 8:30 AM Sunday
Insurance Forms
Make sure you send me your signed insurance forms so it is valid.
Weekend Rides April 20 and 21
8:30 Saturday Ride to Wilmot or Twin Lakes
It could be cold and windy so once again slow and easy. Plan on a coffee stop if it’s cold. No group ride if less than 35F or winds above 15 at the start. Road bikes, 35 to 50 miles depending.
8:30 Sunday 20-25 miles.
Same deal slow and easy as we find our legs. No start if below 35F or winds above 15.
Both start at the LFHC in Lindenhurst
I hope you can join us.
Insurance Forms
Please send me your signed insurance forms.
Weekend Rides April 13 and 14
8:30 Saturday Ride to Silver Lake Park Loop or Twin Lakes
Slow and easy the season is young and the weather has not helped. I will not be at the Saturday Ride-Tim will lead the group to Silver Lake or Twin Lakes on group agreement at the start. Road bikes, ride safe. 35 to 50 miles depending.
8:30 Sunday 20-25 miles.
Slow and easy as we find our legs. Dress warm. I will be on this ride and go beyond the 25 miles if anyone cares to join me.
Both start at the LFHC in Lindenhurst
I hope you can join us.
Insurance Forms
Make sure you send me your signed insurance forms so it is valid, do it while you fill out your taxes on Sunday night, I am.
Weekend Rides April 6 and 7
8:30 Saturday Ride to Silver Lake Park Loop
Slow and easy to get there, should have a push according to the weather dudes. 3 loops on the Silver Lake Park mountain to get some hills. Cold start Road bikes, fighting the wind all the way home. 35 miles I think.
8:30 Sunday 20-25 miles local
Slow and easy as we find our legs. Dress warm, you can always strip it off. Ta, da, da, da, Ta, da, da, da….you get the idea.
Both start at the LFHC in Lindenhurst
I hope you can join us,
Mike
Weekend Rides March 30-31
8:30 Saturday Ride to Wilmot
Slow and easy. Cold start CX and Road bikes, coffee at the shop and a warmish ride home. 36 miles
8:30 Sunday 20-25 miles local
Slow and easy as we find our legs. Ride first, eat chocolate second.
Both start at the LFHC in Lindenhurst
I hope you can join us,
Mike
