June 2017 - Major Taylor Chicago GEAR ONLY Ride

MTC3 GEAR ONLY RIDES WILL ALWAYS BE THE FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH THE RIDES WILL START FROM VARIOUS LOCATION AND WILL HAVE A, B, C GROUP DEPENDING ON WHO ATTENDS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MONTHLY RIDE IS TO PROMOTE THE MAJOR TAYLOR CYCLE CLUB OF CHICAGO! BIKE FROM WICKER PARK TO CHESTERTON TO GRAB A LITE BITE TO EAT THEN HOME. START: 9:30 AM END:   1:30 PM START LOCATION : WICKER PARK, 8554 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD, HIGHLAND IN ROLLING SPEED: 14-16 RIDE CLASSIFICATION: RECRERATIONAL (REVIEW OF RIDE CLASSIFICATION [http://www.majortaylorchicago.com/ride-classification/]) DROP/ NO DROP: NO DROP RIDE LEADER: KEVIN CARTER - 708-328-9018 CO-RIDE LEADER : BILL GASTON 708-205-0467 As always... check the MTC3 Listserv [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/majortaylor_bikechicago/info] on the day of the ride for any updates on weather, etc. To join the listserv, sign up for our Yahoogroup [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/majortaylor_bikechicago/info]! Always review Group Ride Etiquette [http://www.majortaylorchicago.com/group-ride-etiquette/] before coming out on a ride http://majortaylorchicago.com/ride-rules/ [http://majortaylorchicago.com/ride-rules/] HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES! MAJOR TAYLOR RIDE RULES - A MUST READ BEFORE YOU RIDE [http://www.majortaylorchicago.com/riderules/] WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:  Part of being a good cyclist is having the tools and accessories necessary to be self-sufficient, safe, and ready to ride. Below is a general list of items to bring and a to-do list to be ready for an MTC3 ride. Gear Bag: buy a gear bag (saddle bag is recommended) and stock it with the basics – extra tube,tire tools, a small multi-tool, and either a mini-pump or a CO2 cartridge set. Tire Pressure: pump your tires up before coming to the ride, or bring a floor pump that you can use in the parking lot before the ride. If you need help, MTC3 ride leaders will be there to help you learn. Your bike: Give it a quick inspection. Spin the wheels to make sure they aren’t rubbing. Do the gears shift accurately and easily? Does everything seem to be in order? This is called an ABC check. (Air, Brakes, and Chain) Hydration/Food: Remember to bring water/sports drink and maybe an energy snack (bar, gel, banana, etc.). * Optional items: The following will make your ride more enjoyable, but aren’t absolutely necessary. Cycling gloves, sunglasses, cycling shoes and clipless pedals, padded cycling shorts. * Be on Time: MTC3 rides leave promptly at the advertised time. Get to the start of the ride with plenty of time to get yourself and your bike ready to_ roll with soul_!