*** RIDE UPDATE DUE TO WEATHER ***
Given the possibility of rain in the forecast early tomorrow morning, our ride hosts Phil and Mary Kohl are shortening the ride and delaying the start time to give us the best chance to ride.
Specifically, the ride will now start at 10:30 and the route will be shortened to 20 miles. We'll bike as a group 12 miles to City BBQ for lunch, then bike 8 miles back. The modified route will follow the northern loop of the 41-mile route (see image from the route map below), which is RWGPS cue sheet cues 1 - 15, continuing straight on Elinor Ave at mile 7.3, then following with cues 65 - 94. Since we'll be riding together, this modification should not be difficult.
If the rain persists past 10:30, we'll hang out in the Clubhouse and then drive to City BBQ for lunch.
Thanks for your flexibility in accommodating the uncertain weather!
Road to Ribs Ride and Fall Meeting Details
Name of Event: Road to Ribs Ride and Fall Meeting
Date: October 15, 2023, Sunday
Time: Ride starts at 9:30 10:30 AM, CATS Fall Meeting starts at 2:30 PM
Event Leaders: Phil and Mary Kohl
Event Leader Contact Phone : (630) 789-8181
Event Leader Email: nojokemary@att.net
RSVP: Use the appropriate link button below depending on whether you are, or are not, a CATS club member. All riders are encouraged to become members, but non-members are allowed to “try out” a ride or two before deciding if they want to pursue membership.
Event Description: (See weather update above) There are two routes, the original 41 mile route out to Naperville and a 28 mile route out to Woodridge. Both start at the Lake Hinsdale Village Clubhouse, 1 Clubhouse Dr. Willowbrook, IL 60527. These are two separate routes. Riders must decide at the start which one they will take.
They will both stop for lunch at City BBQ at 1034 Ogden Ave. Downers Grove, IL. Everyone will return to the start on the same route.
After returning to the clubhouse riders and non riders can attend the meeting. Meeting starts at 2:30pm. Please bring your own drinks. If you would like to bring a dessert to share at the meeting, please contact Mary Kohl at nojokemary@att.net or (630) 789-8181. We need about 10 desserts.
IF YOU HAVE A MAGNETIC NAME TAG FROM A PRIOR MTR OR OTHER MAGNETIC NAMETAG, PLEASE BRING IT AND WEAR IT AT THE MEETING. We will try to transition away from the use of paper adhesive name tags, but paper adhesive name tags will be available for anyone without a magnetic tag.
All members are welcome at the meeting whether they ride or not.
Event Start Location: Lake Hinsdale Village Clubhouse,1 Clubhouse Dr., Willowbrook,IL 60527
RWGPS Files: Using the RWGPS graphic shown below:
2023-10-15 Road to Ribs - 28 Miles
2023-10-15 Road to Ribs - 41 Miles
Please download/print any cuesheets you desire as well as GPS files from the above linked RWGPS pages.
- Once on the RWGPS page, click “More” in the upper left corner. A drop-down menu appears allowing you to “Export as File” (which opens a box for you to select your preferred GPS format of FIT, TCX, or GPX). The drop-down menu also has options to “Print Map and Cue PDF” or just “Print Cuesheet.”
IMPORTANT - DO NOT DOWNLOAD FILES UNTIL A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE RIDE AS THE ROUTE MAY BE UPDATED PRIOR TO THEN !!!
Ride Start Location