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April 21 to 29 - the Final Countdown

4/18/2018

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Saturday, April 21
8:00 AM - CARD Parking Lot, 545 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico (please park on the street)
2 routes to choose from!
4:30-5:00 hrs; Endurance, with climbing. 75% effort
65 mi, 3700'
WildBud! - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27277833
Rest stops will provide snacks and fluid at Depot Park in Paradise and at the Forebay Picnic Area in Oroville.
  or
3:00-3:30 hrs
45 mi, 2400'
An Abbreviated WildBud! - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27277888

Sunday, April 22
9:00 AM - CARD Parking Lot, 545 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico
2:00 hrs; Recovery Ride - double paceline, conversational. 65% effort
32 mi, 200'
Wilson Landing, out 'n back - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27278236
Coffee at Bidwell Perk, afterward... it'll be our last coffee as a training group. :-(

Monday, April 23
Rest

Tuesday, April 24 - LIGHTS
5:30 PM - One Mile/Sycamore Pool, or
6:00 PM - Airport / the end of Ryan Ave (NW corner, near FedEx)
1:30-2:00 hrs; Easy spin. 65-70% effort
30 mi, 570'
Roberts Rd / Hereford Loop, from the airport
Destination route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27277772

Wednesday, April 25 - LIGHTS
5:30 PM - Rosedale Elementary School, 100 Oak St, Chico
1-1:30 hrs; Test-your-fitness Ride - 2x2, conversational. 65-80% effort
25 mi
Fun 50 Route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26986409

Thursday, April 26
Rest Day
  • value your efforts over the last 8 weeks... allow your mind and body to refresh
  • spend time with family or friends
  • do bike laundry :-)
  • conduct a bike check - tires, brakes, bar tape, chain maintenance
  • if you feel the need to ride, go for a super easy spin

Friday, April 27
Rest Day
  • today is the day for proper fueling and rest / sleep

Saturday, April 28
Rest, and Day to Prepare!
  • sleep in! Spend time with family or friends... you're going to be gone for most of tomorrow!
  • if you feel the need to ride, ride to the Farmer's Market, to coffee or to pick up your event packet - go easy
  • pick up your registration - between 2-8pm at the Fairgrounds
  • fine tune plans with your riding buddies
  • hydrate throughout the day - eat a good lunch and a light dinner
  • check the weather and prepare your cycling attire
  • pack an emergency 'go-to' item to snack on... but there's always plenty to eat on the ride
  • check you saddle bag for a tube and air, you might include advil
  • locate sunscreen, eyedrops, eyewear
  • BIKE CHECK - brake pads for debris, tires for slices or wear spots, inflate tires, charge taillight, charge computer
  • NorthRim closes at 6:00 pm today, so plan accordingly if you have bike needs (tires, tubes, air, nutrition)
  • Before you go to bed... check your tires, again. You don't want to wake to a flat tire
  • Plan your am routine - a light breakfast... again, there's plenty to eat on this ride
  • Set your alarm

Sunday, April 29 - Wildflower Event
Event Day!
  • the earlier, the better - little traffic, a gorgeous sunrise, active birds, crisp air... and fewer cyclists on Honey Run!
  • enjoy the ride, enjoy the people, enjoy your fitness
  • take pictures
  • have fun!
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