Primary ride leader: Libby Barnes, 859-388-4679 (Mobile)
Additional ride leaders: Mark Fielder (BC Co-Ride Leader) 859-245-5128,
Stephen Drury (B Co-Ride Leader) 859-333-2063, and Darrell Kincer (AB
Co-Ride Leader) 859-608-6456. ; *Updated information about the ride
leaders for this Nic Vegas Ride can be located on the BCC Facebook page
(closer to ride time) or by contacting Libby.
Distance: We will have the following paces, ride leaders, and distances for
this ride:
Route for BC: (Mark Fielder) 17 miles 1076 elevation
Route for B: (Stephen Drury) 20 miles 1419 elevation
Route for AB: (Darrell Kincer) 24 miles 1924 elevation
Route for A: (Libby Williamson Barnes) 24 miles 1924 elevation
*Routes can be shortened if needed. Updated information about the paces,
ride leaders, and distances for this Nic Vegas Ride can be located on the
BCC Facebook page (closer to ride time) or by contacting Libby at
859-388-4679.
Pace: B/C Pace (12-14 mph), B Pace (14-16 mph), A/B Pace (16-18 mph), A
Pace (18-20 mph)
Terrain: 1 - Mostly Flat, 2 - Easy Rollers, 3 - Moderate Rollers, 5 - Hilly
Map and cue sheet both
The ride will have regrouping, The ride is swept
Rain cancels - check Ride Announcements Forum one hour before if unsure
https://bcc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2154&club_id=740127&item_id=11721
Restroom facilities are available at the starting location
There will not be a store stop
Overall Difficulty:
The paces for the faster groups are based upon effort and terrain. The
speed or mph for the faster paces will generally be a bit lower in
comparison to the speed or mph for the same paces of other rides of similar
distances.
*More information about the overall difficulty of this Nic Vegas Ride can
be located on the BCC Facebook page (closer to ride time) or by contacting
Libby at 859-388-4679.
Details:
Happy triumphant Tuesday and happy fall! With the beginning thoughts of
pumpkins, falling leaves, and cooler weather, we will try to immerse
ourselves in our next to last ride of the season in Nic Vegas this
evening! So, if you are not doing any of the other grand rides, will you
please connect with us to forage through wonderful roads like Adena Lane,
Water Works Road, Figg Lane, and Brumfield Lane? We hope you will join us
to cherish the moments, “live the dash”, fellowship with friends, and
more. Food, drinks, and laughter will be plentiful. ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE
BEGIN AT 5:40 PM and WE HOPE TO ROLL AT 5:45 p.m. A restroom will be
available in the back of The Alternative Jewelry Shop.
Also, we are excited to reveal that Voler has kindly reopened the Nic Vegas
High Rollers custom ordering site! We would be thrilled if you wish to
order a Nic Vegas jersey, bibs, thermal jacket, arm warmers, and more – no
matter if you have ridden from Nicholasville or not! If you wish to order
a NV jersey or other items – please visit the NV custom link at
http://www.voler.com/custom/ordering/li/40877. PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER BY
11:59 PM PST ON OCTOBER 18, 2021. Your item(s) will be SHIPPED ON OR BEFORE
DECEMBER 03, 2021 to your location. Please contact Libby at 859-388-4679
with questions.
Links:
BC:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30040163
B:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27100387
AB:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37687166
A:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37653302
*Updated information about the links, maps, and cue sheets for this Nic
Vegas Ride can be located on the BCC Facebook page (closer to ride time) or
by contacting Libby at 859-388-4679.
RIDERS SHALL NOT COME TO A RIDE IF THEY DO NOT FEEL GOOD, HAVE BEEN RUNNING
A TEMPERATURE, OR HAVE AN ACTIVE CASE OF COVID-19
Riders must maintain current social distancing guidelines - 6 feet apart - before, during and after the rides. Groups are limited to no more than 12 individuals. If there are more than
12 in a pace group, the group must split, with start times staggered by 5 minutes.
Masks are required before and after the ride where social distancing is difficult to maintain, per state guidelines. Masks will not be required
during the ride since wearing a mask adds stress to the respiratory system. However, the choice is up to the individual rider on whether to wear a mask
during the ride.
Recommended Rider Actions
- Ride with a partner or small group (10 or less please)
- Emergency contact information should be carried with you (this should be normal)
- Have an emergency backup that can come and get you if needed
- Have water, food, etc. for the ride or a store stop scheduled (this should be normal)
- Spare tubes, tools, etc. (this should be normal)
- TAKE PHOTOS and share on the clubs Facebook page
- Based on current guidelines including USA Cycling recommends riding side by side and/or if behind a person 10 feet or more
- If a registered rider decides to not ride he/she must contact the ride leader
- If the registered rider subsequently decides to not to ride, they will be required to contact the ride leader with this information.