More About the Tune Up

Wondering what to expect? Here's the scoop.
We'll leave on time. We will ride at a pretty steady pace. The group will stay together. We will be respectful of traffic laws and rules.
That last one is kind of interesting. You'll see more on that in a later post.
It will be warm. Plan to carry at least two bottles of water. Stops will be about an hour to an hour and a half apart. We won't tarry long at the stops, so it's important to dismount, eat, attend nature's call, fill bottles, and mount up efficiently.
A bit of amplification on the riding style is necessary. Bring your own spares. I'll have tools, and a pump along. If anyone has trouble the group will stop and we will all work to fix it. The idea is we all work together in pursuit of a common goal. We intend to bring all of us to the finish, in good order. It's amazing how well this synergy can work.
Think your fitness might be a bit borderline for a 45 mile ride through the hills? This is your chance to test it. If you are a little less than ready, you can get a tremendous lift from drafting behind another wheel, and letting the group pull you. A bunch of us are pretty good at this.
Just remember to bring the sunscreen!