The Hammerin' Wheels Road Bike Club

March 14, 2010 9:45 AM. 12 attended.

C34 - Modified Auburn Hills Loop,

Newcastle/Indian Hill Park n Ride (map)

Selected By: Lisa S

Ride Summary:
Terrain: Hilly / Busy and country roads / 3000 ft of climbing
Distance: 34 Miles
Speed: 15 - 18 mph on flat terrain and slower on the hills
Rider Level: C34 (Intermediate)
Sweep: No, but we'll throw in a few re-groups.

I believe Diane R created this route. Hope you don't mind if I lead it.

We will meet at Newcastle Park & Ride off of Hwy 80 at Indian Hill Exit at 10am and leave promptly at 10 am. This route goes up some rather steep hills including Shirland Tract and Ridge Rd, so you should be an intermediate hill-climber. We also start climbing early in the route so if you need additional time to warm up please arrive early!

We'll traverse through some fabulous little-traveled roads of Newcastle, including Millertown, and over toward Lincoln including Virginiatown. We'll also go DOWN SteveMD's favorite, Chili Hill Rd.

The cue sheets have been uploaded to our files section. Please print one out if you need one.

Here is the link to the route on Map My Ride.

Mica Dugan
Actually, Jeff S came up with this variation I believe. I've just led it a few times. Have fun!

Posted March 7, 2010 at 3:26 PM
Lisa S
You know Phred, Phrotis may do this ride. Your loss, that you can't ever ride with him. He's going to ride in his clown suit one of these days, I hope.

Posted March 7, 2010 at 5:07 PM
Jeff Sanford
Actaully, this is once of the many classic Diane R. routes. 1st time I did this ride was "home by the Superbowl" back in 2009. Cool pics of a dog playing teatherball with himself. http://www.hammerinwheels.com/photos/533338/

Posted March 7, 2010 at 8:07 PM
Lisa S
Thanks Mel....for signing up. I'll check out the weather.

Posted March 8, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Lisa S
So many riders.....hmmm.....

Posted March 10, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Mel
Maybe because of the time change...people want to sleep in since we lose an hour?

Posted March 10, 2010 at 11:34 AM
A former member
Hey Lisa and Mel!
Mind if I join you for this one? I did this route with the group in Feb (?) and it was great. Ridge Rd kicked me in the rear the 1st time I climbed it last year, so I always look forward to seeing it on the route sheet!

Posted March 10, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Lisa S
Hi Mel and Eric. Mel, would you like me to change the time to 10AM? Since you were the first one to join, it's up to you.

Eric, please join us. We'll get a ride yet...

Posted March 10, 2010 at 3:26 PM
Rob Vargas
I'm thinking 10:00 am might be better, a little warmer by then.

Posted March 11, 2010 at 9:49 AM
Lisa S
OK Mel, Rob, and Eric...I will change start time to 10AM. We ride at 10, so try to arrive by 9:55

Posted March 11, 2010 at 10:40 AM
A former member
10a is perfect!

Posted March 11, 2010 at 12:40 PM
Mel
Sounds good Lisa - see you at 10:00. Thanks for organizing!!

Posted March 12, 2010 at 10:26 AM
A former member
Looks like we have a decent sized group so far Lisa! It was the time change...haha!

Posted March 13, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Lisa S
Yes, Eric....must of been the time change. Whew, I was getting nervous.
I PRINTED 15 MAPS, SO THE FIRST 15 WHO SHOW GET A MAP

Posted March 13, 2010 at 6:12 PM
Lisa S
OK Perry....thanks....your so cool!

Posted March 13, 2010 at 6:14 PM
A former member
Lisa, sorry to hear about the ticket! Thanks for putting the ride together.

Posted March 14, 2010 at 5:25 PM
Perry
Lisa, Phil Booker was there. He couldn't wait to get started because he was meeting his wife for another ride later in the day. Can you please remove him as a no show?

Posted March 14, 2010 at 6:49 PM
Lisa S
Thanks Eric.... for riding. Hope you all enjoyed the ride.

Perry, I added Phil on tha atten. list. Thanks Perry

Posted March 14, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Lisa S
I'm very sorry for being late...Guess I need a faster car...haha

Posted March 14, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Randy Smith
Lisa,
Thanks for putting on the ride, sorry to hear about the speeding ticket. The weather was perfect and the group of riders were
well matched in ability for this ride.
Eric and Charles it was good to meet and ride with both of you.

Posted March 15, 2010 at 10:05 AM
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Lisa S
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Phil Booker

Great route. I had to start/finish early so left about 15 minutes early. Talked to Perry, Kathy, Nate, Dan, etc., but had to get going to get back in time to meet my wife for another ride with Bike Hikers in Gold River. I though for sure that I would get caught/passed by the faster riders but never saw anyone. I guess the group got going a little late so that it explains it. Beautiful day; Thanks, Lisa! Phil
Perry
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