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At check-in,
you'll receive your route sheet and rider I.D. You’ll be
asked to sign a liability waiver. |
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If you are
borrowing a bike from BORP, please check in AT
LEAST 30 minutes before your start time. |
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| For directions to
the Fountain Grove Inn, Trentadue Winery and Sonoma Wine
Company see
Accomodation and Directions |
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Photo by
Scot Goodman |
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This is not a
race. Please obey all traffic laws. Ride single file at
all times. Always be alert for overtaking vehicles.
Cycling is extremely popular in Sonoma County, and the
local people, while generally supportive, get
justifiably tired of rude riders. Make sure you ride
safely, don't impede traffic, and don't disrupt the
lives of the folks who live along our route. All of us
are ambassadors for cycling and for BORP. |
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A properly
fitting, US CPSC - approved helmet is required on this
ride! It is the responsibility of the rider to bring
a cycle that is in safe working condition. Carry a pump
(compatible with your valves), a minimum of one water
bottle (we strongly suggest two), a tire patch kit, and
at least one spare tube (we suggest two). Carry I.D. and
emergency telephone numbers. It's also a good idea to
list your medical insurance carrier and blood type. |
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Roving SAG
wagons (Support & Gear) will have extra food, water,
tools, and experienced people to help you roll up the
road, or bring you home if you absolutely, positively
need a ride. Rest Stops will be fully stocked. You'll
never be far from support. |
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Wine Country Bikes
61 Front Street
Healdsburg, California 95448
Local Telephone: 707-473-0610
Toll-free Phone: 866-922-4537
www.winecountrybikes.com
info@winecountrybikes.com |
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Some preparation
in the weeks before the ride is the key to fully
enjoying riding the REVOLUTION 2008. Everyone can choose
a ride that fits their comfort level. No matter your
distance goal, a little training can help make your ride
safer and more fun. |
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The real key to
preparing for a great ride is simply spending time on
your bike. Think about how long you expect to be on your
bike, based on how fast you plan to ride and how far you
plan to go. With this number in mind you can make
preparations to ensure that you will be ready to spend
the time in the saddle. Don’t forget that there will be
plenty of rest stops, so there will be opportunities to
take regular breaks. |
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very general training plan that can help you prepare for
your ride, no matter what distance you plan to complete.
If you can’t ride 4-5 times a week, don’t worry. Try to
do a couple of test rides of approximately the same
distance and time in the saddle as you expect to do at
the REVOLUTION 2008. |
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During the
week: Plan 'easy' rides (in general, these are done
at a pace where you can talk without panting) with at
least one day completely off the bike. Start these rides
at approximately 20% and gradually build up to around
50% of your target mileage as the ride approaches. For
example, if you are planning to ride 100 miles at the
event, start with weekday rides of about 20 miles and
build up to rides of around 50 miles. |
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| On the
weekends: Start with rides of approximately 40% and
build up to a few rides at or near 100% of your target
mileage. Periodically mix in rides at a moderate pace
(one where there is slight difficulty conversing). |
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| Training with a
group is often more fun and motivating than doing it
alone. Several REVOLUTION teams schedule group training
rides, so if you are part of a team, check with your
team captain about organizing group rides. |
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