3 day weekend on tap. One of my favorites. Happy Birthday ‘Merica! Be sure to check out the PBC specials. Every week! The tech build up for the TdF is already getting ridiculous. From live tracking your STRAVA segment to on-board cameras in the tour.
Group rides & events are posted. Mellow Mushroom Freedom Forty Ride tomorrow and Devil’s Den Loop CW on Saturday. Getty up! Click continue reading.
Puritan Brew Co.
Well the stretchy pants discount is officially over. But never fear, PBC’s weekly specials are here!
A Case of the Monday’s – 50 cents off any beer above 7%
Tuesday’s on the Porch – Can specials every week – usually $4 16oz cans
Bomber Wednesday – $2 off of all Bombers
Thursdays are…FLIGHT NIGHT – $2 off of flights
Beerista’s Choice Friday – Thy Beerista shall choose
Workin’ for the Weekend – $1 off Crowlers every Saturday
CAAD 12
Next bike? Check it @ Velo News click here.
STRAVA
Uh-oh…live track a segment. Guess I’m buying a Garmin! What’s next? FaceTime with the person that you take the KOM from?! Click here to read the article.
It’s About Time
I have always said cycling needs to take a feather from NASCAR’s cap and let the viewers into the cockpit. This is a good start. How about heart rate & power? Click here to read the article.
EVENTS
Mellow Mushroom Freedom Forty(ish) Ride
Date: Friday, July 3rd, 2015 (IT’S THE 3RD THIS YEAR: many people have requested to do it this day because they have it off for the holiday)
Ride Details: This is a free “sag yourself”, “ride at your own risk” group ride!….just show up and bring water, food, gu, money, etc to re-fuelThe route is very easy, some rollers past the Duggar’s and a few medium hills, but no category rated climbs!
Roll Time: 9:00 AM from Rogers Mellow Mushroom parking lot (Exit 83 off of HWY 540/49)
Ride Stats: 45 miles, 1,280 feet of climbing
Ride Map: http://www.mapmyride.com/
Stops: 2 re-fuel stops available – bring money for Gatorade, snacks, etc.
The 1st is at the Pilot Convenience store at mile 13-14 on the corner of 56th Street and 412.
The 2nd refuel is at the Harps at mile 31-32: take a right off of Har Ber to Jones Road (2/3 mile down on the left).
After Ride: Mellow Mushroom: 1/2 priced appetizers, $3 Fat Tire pints, and $2 Mich Ultra bottles for anyone in a jersey until 2pm!!
Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions! kjhelmer@scj.com
Thanks!
Kelly Helmers
GROUP RIDES
SATURDAY
Fayetteville
OCA Road Ride. Wheels Hot @ 8:15 from Puritan Brew Co. We are going to do the Devil’s Den Loop clockwise. 62 miles. About 3.5 hours of saddle love. One water stop at Devil’s Den State Park. Advanced ride, pace spirited with a couple regroups (no drop within reason). Please check the OCA Facebook page for start time changes due to inclement weather. Link to route via STRAVA https://www.strava.com/routes/2048599
OzarkVelo Ride. Leaves @ 8 am from Apple Blossom Brewing Company off Zion (rear parking lot). 42 miles. Two rated climbs (one just outside Elkins plus the back side of Black Oak). Anyone wanting more miles can turn left (south) at Black Oak and loop around Whitehouse upgrading this to a 64-mile route. Pace will be 15-18, and Dean LaGrone is the ride leader. Note this is a drop ride and riders should know the route should they disconnect with the group. Click here for route details.
Bentonville
BMC Road Ride. Leaves @ 8 am from the Bentonville Square. Usually 55-65 miles. Fast with regrouping. Advanced ride.
Girls Bike Bentonville All Girls Road Ride. Time and distance varies depending on season. Follow Bike Bentonville on Facebook for weekly ride updates!
Phat Tire No Drop Road Ride. Meet at Phat Tire on the square at 8:00 pm for a no-drop, 20-30 mile road ride. Contact Phat Tire Bike Shop for more details – 479-715-6170 or follow them on Facebook for ride updates!
Rogers
Lewis & Clark Road Ride. Leaves @ 8 am (summer) 9 am(winter/spring) from L&C Rogers location. 1.5 -2 hour intermediate level road ride. Click here for more information.
SUNDAY
Fayetteville
ONYX Coffee Lab Ride. Leaves @ 12:30 from ONYX on Gregg street. Pace spirited. Usually 50 miles about 3 hours. Route TBD. Advanced ride.
I was hoping you were moving the ride to Friday. Any rides on Friday?
Yup, Mellow Mushroom Freedom Forty Ride. Keith Stewart was talking about riding up for the start and then breaking off when they get close to Fayetteville.
Maybe some local mountain biking? open all morning.. the mellow mushroom is too far away
There is a small group of guys wanting to ride local. Road, 2 hours chill pace. I might join them. Let me know if you do a MTB ride that sounds pretty good as well.