Velocity Cessna Fondo Saturday, August 27
At 87kms, this is similar in distance to our regular Saturday club rides. If you've been riding with us this season, you'll do fine with this event's distance.
The ride will depart and finish at the Strathcona Olympiette Centre. We will be leaving promptly at 8am. Please time your arrival for no later than 7:45am.
A support vehicle will be with you enroute, with stops about every 30km. Bring your own favourite in-ride nutrition and any special drinks you'll need for the day. You can cache them in the vehicle, so you don't have to stuff your pockets or go searching for stores along the way. You'll probably need some layers for the early morning start. Those too can later be placed in the support vehicle.
If you know someone who could also help us by driving a secondary support vehicle, then your group will have support all the way back to the Olympiette Centre. Otherwise, at about the 50km point in this ride (at the International Airport) the primary support vehicle will be continuing on with the Jumbo Jet and 737 Fondo groups. Please complete the form box below with confirmation that you can volunteer a secondary support vehicle.
This group will need its own Ride Leader to ensure the group gets safely back to the Olympiette Centre after splitting up from the Jumbo Jet and 737 Fondo riders. See the form below to "Raise Your Hand" if you'd be willing to be a Ride Leader. If no Ride Leader steps forward, then sorry, the Cessna Fondo will be cancelled.
Rider Leaders must know the planned riding route for the day and will be responsible to take charge if any mishaps occur during the ride. Know the Emergency Action Plan (below) and implement it when necessary. Ride Leaders ensure the group rides "no-drop." and slows the overall pace as needed to let riders catch up.
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For all club rides we conduct, EVERY rider must be a member of Velocity Cycling Club to participate. If you aren't a member, sorry, you can't ride this event.