IVW Weekly Ride Schedule
(Updated March 19,2005)
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* Check newsletter or links below for more information or additional rides!
Local IVW rides...
Illinois Valley Wheelmn Special Rides! Monday - pm Tuesday Wednesday -pm Thursday - pm & am Friday - pm Saturday - am Sunday - pm Leisure Category/Level 1: For cyclists competent with basic safety and bike handling skills - should have experience riding in a group. Average speed 8-12 mph. Most of the ride should be done in the group format - pace and distance encourage group discussion, socializing, and riding, with some emphasis on improving group riding skills. No one will be left to ride alone behind the group, and anyone having mechanical difficulties can expect the group to stop and lend assistance. Touring Category/Level 2: For experienced cyclists with substantial group riding experience wishing to concentrate on improving individual and group riding skills as well as physical fitness, with an emphasis on pace lines, some sprinting and intervals, etc. Average speed 12-15 mph. Individuals experiencing mechanical difficulties can expect a few members of the group to stop and lend assistance, including "pulls" to rejoin the main group. Group will stop occasionally to regroup with stragglers. Although physically challenging, emphasis is still on group riding for fun. Fitness Category/Level 3: These are semi-competitive rides with Average speeds of 15-18 mph for extended distances. Riders are expected to be fully competent with pace lines, sprints, intervals, etc. These are physically demanding rides, dropped riders will probably be on their own, although those with mechanical difficulties may find a few members of the group willing to stop and lend assistance, including "pulls" to rejoin the main group. Animal Category/Level 4: Those riders that start out with the group and then pull away after they get warmed up. They can expect to ride by themselves!
In addition to the regular weekly schedule of rides, the club has a number of special rides throughout the year. More information on these and other rides can be obtained from the newsletter or contact any ride leader.
Weekly IVW rides...
Leader(s):Bonnie Johnson & Leo Chuzhoy
Location: Dunlap Grade School
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Start Date: May 2nd.
End Date: August 29th
Ride Info: Bonnie leads a level 1 ride, and Leo leads a level 2 ride. Ride distance will be about 15 miles early for the level 1 and 20 miles for the level 2. Each ride will increase in milage as the season progresses. Both groups will regroup as needed so no one gets left behind.
Distance: 15/20+ miles
Level: 1 & 2
Phone: Bonnie 682-7771 or Leo 740-4266
E-Mail: rcwilbur@att.net
Food: Bring your own munchies.BR>
ALSO ON MONDAY
Leader(s):Dennis Tresenriter
Location: McClallen Park(Morton)(soccer fields at Jackson and Tennessee)
Start Time: 5:30 p.m.
Start Date: April 4th..
End Date: September 26th
Ride Info: Denny will lead the ride this year. A level 1 ride designed to "familarize" those wishing to begin riding on the roads as well as the more experienced riders wishing to enjoy each others company.
Distance: 15/20+ miles
Level: 1
Phone: 382-2047
E-Mail: rcwilbur@att.net
Food: Bring your own munchies.BR>
Leader:Steve Kurt & Pam Hoehne
Location: Dunlap Grade School
Start Time: Steve leaves at 5:30pm & Pam at 5:30/5:45pm
Start Date: April 5th for Steve and May 3 for Pam
End Date: September 25th for Pam. For Steve's is when people stop coming
Ride Info: STEVE leads a level 2 & 3 on this great ride for "seasoned" riders. Mileage will be 20 early in the season and then increasing.
PAM leads a "Knder Gentler" level 2 or for level 1 riders looking for more of a challenge. Mileage will be around 15 to start and increasing as the season progresses.
ALSO ON TUESDAY MORNING!!!
A daytime show & go for all levels of riders depart from the Dunlap Grade School at 9:00 a.m. Distance is 25-50 miles. Contact Laurie Wilbur at 446-9367 for more info.
Level:1-2 & 2-3
Phone:Steve 243-7684 & Pam 694-4828 & Laurie 446-9367
E-mail: rcwilbur@att.net
Food: No
Leader:Dirk McGuire
Location: Pleasant Hill Head Start School in East Peoria (across from the antique mall)
Start Time: 5:30 pm
Start Date: April 6th.
End Date: October 26th.
Ride Info: All levels are encouraged to join on this friendly ride. No one will be dropped. Scenic routes around the East Peoria area. Average speed will 13-17 mph.
ALSO ON WEDNESDAY EVENING!!!
A new beginner ride that will depart from Dunlap Grade School starting May 4th. Riding time will be about 1 1/2 hour long. Contact Laurie Wilbur at 446-9367 for more info.
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Start Date May 4th.
Distance:20+ miles
Level: 1-2-3
Phone:699-8482 (Dirk)
E-mail: rcwilbur@worldnet.att.net
Food: Maybe, if someone brings some!
Leader:Jim Vaupel
Location: Coal Miner's Park
Start Time: 5:30 p.m.
Start Date: April 7th.
END DATE: SEPTEMBER 15th.
Ride Info: Thursday Night Pekin Extravanganza!! Average speed of 17 mph+ !!
Bring photo ID for identification by paramedics. (you will be too winded to talk) Pace lines, single and double are utilized as an effective survival tool on this ride. Regrouping is minimal. "Rolling Re-group" is the order of the day to gather up strays. If you can still breathe, your on your own. Make sure your will is updated!!
Distance: 25-30+ miles
Level: 2 & 3+
Phone: 353-6104 Jim
E-mail:
Food: No
ALSO ON THURSDAY MORNING!!!
Laurie Wilbur leads this ride starting April 7th. at 9:00 a.m. Ride distance is 25-50 miles. Starting during the month of May there will be different departure locations each week. Watch the newsletter.
Leader:Edith Albright & Melissa McClure
Location: Pearce Comm. Ctr., Chillicothe
Start Time: 5:30 pm
Start Date: May 6th.
End Date: September 30th
Ride Info: Distance will vary depending on the group. This ride is normally followed by dinner at a Chillicothe resturant for those interested.
Distance: Varies
Level: You name it.
Phone: 274-4849 (Edith)
Food: Oh Ya!!
Leader: none
Location: Washington Square, East Side, behind Amoco
Start Time: 8:30 am
Start Date: Now. Runs all year.
Distance:25 to 60 miles
Level: 3
Phone: none
E-mail:
Food: Breakfast stop???
ALSO ON SATURDAY!!! A Saturday Show & Go from Rullell's in Washington at 8:30 am. Distance varies from 25-60 miles and includes a meal stop.
Location: Metamora Town Square
Start Time:1:00 p.m.
Start Date:October 16th.
End Date: ???
Distance: A few miles or so.
Level: 1 & 2
Ride Info: Show & Go
Phone: 694-4828
E-mail:pams@mtco.com
Food: Maybe
Beginner Category/Level 0:
Beginning rides for families or individuals. Average speed 6-10 mph. Loop rides within or not very far from town. Friendly, social rides with an emphasis on fun, as well as learning basic safety and bicycling skills. Expect to ride as a group - individuals shouldnot ride too far in front of the group (i.e., out of sight of the rest of the group), and no one will be left to ride alone behind the back of the group. Anyone having mechanical or physical difficulties can expect the group to stop and lend assistance.
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