The First Annual Legal Spin Century

So the time is now. Less than a month before the metric century. The ride, for those who haven't heard, is on August 23 at 7:00 A.M. All members of legal spin are invited, and encouraged to bring spouses, friends, and anyone else interested. Members are expected to pay dues before the ride ($5), and we ask that any others please chip in as well to provide for food, spare tubes, and fuel for the support car. THE DEADLINE TO COMMIT TO COME IS AUGUST 15!!! Email spenbro@byulaw.net if you are coming.

Route: The route is a tour of southern Utah county and is mostly flat. A route map can be found at www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=234097. It starts and ends at my house at 775 East 820 North in Provo (across the street from Thai Ruby). We will check out the route before the ride, and it is subject to change in order to provide a safe, fun ride for everyone.

Pace: we will do our best to keep a comfortable pace for all, and may end up breaking into groups and regrouping at rest stops at Salem Pond, Genola, and Lincoln Beach. Cate has volunteered to bring up the rear, but please help her to have a fun ride and be sure to keep moving.

Training required: If you haven't ridden all summer, now is the time. You should be able to get out and do a 30-40 mile ride without much difficulty. If you haven't done it yet, try this week. Some of us will be riding part of the route Saturday, August 9 @ 7:00 a.m. starting from my house. Please email me at spenbro@byulaw.net if you are interested.

Support: We will have a support vehicle that will meet us at several locations along the course, and will have water, some emergency food, and some spare tubes and tools. The car can be reached by cell phone as well in the event of emergency. If you need a ride for a while, we can do that too for up to two riders at a time. You can also drop off any food you want to bring at the support car, carrying anything more than can fit in a jersey pocket is not necessary.

What you need to bring: Enough water to make it at least 30 miles. We will bring more water and sports drink powder, but you've got to be able to carry some with you. Two bottles is preferable. You will also need to bring any on the bike food you need. Bars and gels are popular, and good choices for quick calories. However, you may want to leave something more solid in the support car. Turkey sandwiches are a good bet, as are other salty foods. Make sure you have enough calories to compensate for that which you burn. It could be upwards of 3000 over the 63 miles.

What we need from you: your $5. Also, we are still looking for a driver for the support car. They have to be able to drive a stick and willing to commit to 4-5 hours of relatively boring driving and sitting and waiting. If you can get someone, please email me ASAP.