Besides having fun, the basic purpose of the WSW rides is to attain a level of skill and endurance beyond that of the casual touring cyclist. The more accomplished riders on the WSW rides will average 18-22 mph for the full distance, with short sprints reaching 30+ mph. The lead group will typically slow down to regroup after a sprint, or frequently a slower group of riders will drop off from the faster group.

Although our rides are hard, the schedule is simple:

 
All rides begin and end at the Fifth Third Bank at 211 West St. Charles Ave. in Lombard. (Start/Finish map) (Large route map) Rides are cancelled when the roads are icy or the temperature is below 30 ^o F.

Requirements
All riders are required to wear helmets, and since many of our rides begin in the dark a set of good lights is a necessity.  A high performance bike is recommended.   There are no fees, no registration, no cranky riders (yes, even at 5 in the morning).  After the ride, enjoy a cup of coffee with the group at a local coffee shop.

Bulletin Board

Notices of club news, special rides, change in schedule, who is riding (or not). Notices are to be emailed  to habegger4@comcast.net for posting by 9:00 pm.

For the latest on schedules, routes, etc.,  check the "chat room"  on  Bob Thompson's    Far and Away  web site. Click on "June," then "chat," then go to the WSW "Public Room." *********************************************************** Before you plan your vacation this year, take a look at Bob Thompson's web site: Far and Away cycling tours "Challenging and affordable tours in Spain, Corsica, Laos and Mexico" Tomorrow's weather Henry in the news Dead Horse Story Squirrels and Other Wildlife

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