Announcements and comments on bike rides led by Art Loepp (or a proxy) usually on Thursday mornings in the Northland area of Kansas City.
It looks like unfavorable conditions (at least for me) this week. Rains are forecast until maybe 7 to 9 AM but I think the roads may be wet. Besides that the winds pick up to a speed that I'm not comfortable with.
I think we will do this ride in spite of the wind Here are the deets:
We will try this one more time:
Thursday is looking like the best day we have had to ride in some time. I will use this route that I have had posted for the last 3 weeks - we leave at 9:00 from adjacent to Embassy Suites (Urgent Care lot). I have us going to Riverside (Corner Cafe) again. A little different and 30 miles if we go the entire route. 10.8 miles there, 19.2 miles back.
I’m going to show up with my bike for the 9 o’clock ride. We’ll make a final decision at that point. It’s about 10 miles to breakfast, warming as we go and a tailwind for the return. Maybe we can make it work!
I'm considering using the planned ride from last week and starting at 9:00 AM. There looks to be cool at the start and wind picks up during the day. I have mapped 30 miles if we go the entire route. 10.8 miles there, 19.2 miles back. This could be trimmed. Check in the morning to see if I've changed my mind about riding.
Sorry this is so late but I discussed the possible late posting with some riders last week. I've been out of town getting my my craving for hearts sated with collecting selfies of the squirrel statues in Marysville, KS.
I'm Planning on leaving from the usual spot at 9:00AM and heading to the Corner Cafe in Riverside.
We had a roof leak the night of the rain last week and we have a roofer coming today so I won't be able to ride the entire route. I plan on riding from home to the start - skipping breakfast and riding home via the Route #1. I offer that 20 mile route and the longer Route #2 of 30 miles if you prefer that distance.
See you there
Well we might get this ride in. I've been riding but I'm still pretty slow and careful. I've mapped this 26 miler to Kate's Kitchen starting at 9:00 AM (39 degrees but warming to the 50s; single digit South winds and partial sum).
The weather is getting closer to being rideable but maybe not in the morning with that wind.
Breakfast again for any takers - 8:30 at the Hy Vee at Barry Rd and St Clair.
FYI - MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 - 6PM
Here is the link to the Facebook Site for this event!
Line Creek Loudmouth Facebook Site (Wes Minder)
The weather hates Thursday rides. That's all I can figure. It's still too cold for me so let's meet again at 8:30 (Hy Vee at Barry & St Clair).
The January weather and Thursdays don't seem to get along. Let's do breakfast at 8:30 again (at Hy Vee - Barry Rd and St Clair). One topic of discussion could be the possibility and interest in Wheeler Airport laps in the afternoon. I'm not sure conditions will make that very tempting but I'm willing to listen if there is interest.
The plan is to meet tomorrow for breakfast at the Barry Rd and St Clair Hy Vee for a breakfast gathering in lieu of a ride. [I was able to get a 24 mile ride in today (Wed.). I'm still slow but if felt good].
