2011 Training Schedule

Saturday April 2 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride
Depart 9:30 am from Peoples Plaza, Glasgow (at the recycle bins behind the Safeway) for a 20 mile ride at a fit and fun pace (10-14 mph). Terrain is flat and we will have a short cut for those who need a shorter distance. Helmets required and bring a full water bottle with your bike in good working order. We will increase the mileage slowly each month to have you fully prepared for the MS ride in the fall. Ride leaders: Darree Clark 610-485-5097, darreeclark@gmail.com and David& MaryEllen Anderson, 610-3295215, WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com.

Saturday April 16 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride
Depart 9:30 am from Peoples Plaza, Glasgow (at the recycle bins behind the Safeway) for a 20 mile ride at a fit and fun pace (10-14 mph). Terrain is flat and we will have a short cut for those who need a shorter distance. Helmets required and bring a full water bottle with your bike in good working order. We will increase the mileage slowly each month to have you fully prepared for the MS ride in the fall. Ride leaders: Darree Clark 610-485-5097, darreeclark@gmail.com and David& MaryEllen Anderson, 610-3295215, WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com.

Tuesdays, April 19 & 26 - MS Training Ride in North Wilmington
These MS Training Rides leave Dunbar's Cyclery on Philadelphia Pike, just north of Washington Street Extension, at 6:00 pm sharp. (NOTE: For this month, the ride is offered only on April 19 and 26). These rides will run until the end of September. A group with a ride leader will average 14 mph. As of now, there is no ride leader for a faster 17 mph group, however faster riders are welcome to join us. No one will be dropped as long as they keep close to the posted speed ranges. Mileage will be 18-23 miles. Ride leader: David Anderson, 610-329-5215 WCBCDAnderson@gmail.net.


SAT., MAY 7 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride 9:00 am
Depart 9:00 am from Peoples Plaza next to the Safeway, Rt. 40 and Glasgow Ave., Newark, for a 25 mile ride at a fit and fun pace (10-14 mph). Terrain is flat and we will have a short cut for those who need a shorter distance. Helmets required and bring a full water bottle with your bike in good working order. We will increase the mileage slowly each month to have you fully prepared for the MS ride in the fall. Ride leaders: Darree Clark 610-485-5097, darreeclark@gmail.com. and David & MaryEllen Anderson, 610-329-5215, WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com.

SAT., MAY 14 - Bike to the Bay Training Ride 9:30 am
Depart at 9:30 am from Mcglynn's Restaurant in Peoples Plaza on Route 40 and Glasgow Ave., Newark, for a 20-25 miles ride, flat terrain, pace about 10-12 mph. Bring a snack for at least one rest stop. Ride leaders: Tom and Cindy Mannis, mannis11@verizon.net.

SAT., MAY 21 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride 9:00 am
Depart 9:00 am from Peoples Plaza next to the Safeway, Rt. 40 and Glasgow Ave., Newark, for a 25 mile ride at a fit and fun pace (10-14 mph). Terrain is flat and we will have a short cut for those who need a shorter distance. Helmets required and bring a full water bottle with your bike in good working order. We will increase the mileage slowly each month to have you fully prepared for the MS ride in the fall. Ride leaders: Darree Clark 610-485-5097, darreeclark@gmail.com. and David & MaryEllen Anderson, 610-329-5215, WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com.

SAT., MAY 28 - Bike To the Bay Training Ride 9:30 am
Depart at 9:30 am from Mcglynn's Restaurant in Peoples Plaza on Route 40 and Glasgow Ave., Newark, for a 20-25 miles ride, flat terrain, pace about 10-12 mph. Bring a snack for at least one rest stop. Ride leaders: Tom and Cindy Mannis, mannis11@verizon.net.

Tuesdays: North Wilmington MS training Ride 6:00 pm
These MS Training Rides leave Dunbar's Cyclery on Philadelphia Pike, just north of Washington Street Extension, at 6:00 pm sharp. These rides will run until the end of September. A group with a ride leader will average 14 mph. As of now, there is no ride leader for a faster 17 mph group, however faster riders are welcome to join us. No one will be dropped as long as they keep close to the posted speed ranges. Mileage will be 18-23 miles. Ride leader: David Anderson, 610-329-5215 WCBCDAnderson@gmail.net.


Sat., June 4 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride- 8:30A
Depart 8:30 am from Peoples Plaza (at the recycle bins behind the Safeway) for a 30 mile ride at a fit and fun pace(10-14 mph). Terrain is flat and we will have a short cut for those who need a shorter distance. Helmets required and bring a full water bottle with your bike in good working order. We will increase the mileage slowly each month to have you fully prepared for the MS ride in the fall. Ride leaders: Darree Clark 610-485-5097 / darreeclark@gmail.com. and David & MaryEllen Anderson, 610-329-5215, WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com.

Sat., June 18 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride - 8:30A
Depart 8:30 am from Peoples Plaza (at the recycle bins behind the Safeway) for a 30 mile ride at a fit and fun pace (10-14 mph). Terrain is flat and we will have a short cut for those who need a shorter distance. Helmets required and bring a full water bottle with your bike in good working order. We will increase the mileage slowly each month to have you fully prepared for the MS ride in the fall. Ride leaders: Darree Clark 610-485-5097 / darreeclark@gmail.com. and David & MaryEllen Anderson, 610-329-5215, WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com.

Tuesdays - North Wilmington MS Training Ride - 6:00P
These MS Training Rides leave Dunbar's Cyclery on Philadelphia Pike, just north of Washington Street Extension, at 6:00 pm sharp. These rides will run until the end of September. A group with a ride leader will average 14 mph. As of now, there is no ride leader for a faster 17 mph group, however faster riders are welcome to join us. No one will be dropped as long as they keep close to the posted speed ranges. Mileage will be 18-23 miles. Ride Leader: David Anderson (610-329-5215, WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com)


Sat., July 2 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride 8A
Depart 8:00 am from Peoples Plaza, Glasgow (at the recycle bins behind the Safeway) for a 35 mile ride at a fit and fun pace (10-14 mph). Terrain is flat and we will have a short cut for those who need a shorter distance. Helmets required and bring a full water bottle with your bike in good working order. We will increase the mileage slowly each month to have you fully prepared for the MS ride in the fall. Ride leaders: Darree Clark 610-485-5097 / darreeclark@gmail.com and David & MaryEllen Anderson, 610-329-5215, WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com.

Sat., July 16 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride 8A
Depart 8:00 am from Peoples Plaza, Glasgow, for a 35 mile ride to Delaware City for Delaware Days. Some of us will stay for the festival but at least one ride leader will head right back to Peoples Plaza. The ride is a fit and fun pace (10 to 14 mph). Terrain is flat and we will have a short cut for those who need a shorter distance. Helmets required and bring a full water bottle with your bike in good working order. We will increase the mileage slowly each month to have you fully prepared for the MS ride in the fall. Ride leaders: Darree Clark 610-485-5097 / darreeclark@gmail.com. and David & MaryEllen Anderson ,610-329-5215 WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com.

Tuesdays - North Wilmington MS Training 6P
These MS Training Rides leave Dunbar's Cyclery on Philadelphia Pike, just north of Washington Street Extension, at 6:00 pm sharp and will run until the end of September. A group with a ride leader will average 14 mph. Another group will average 16-17 mph. No one will be dropped as long as they keep close to the posted speed ranges. Mileage will be 18-23 miles. Ride leaders: David Anderson (610-329-5215 WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com and Brian Donovan (302-764-5909 BDON99@AOL.COM).


Sat., Aug. 6 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride 8am
Depart 8:00AM from Peoples Plaza (at the recycle bins behind the Safeway) for a 40 mile ride at a fit and fun pace(10 to 14 mph). Terrain is flat and we will have a short cut for those who need a shorter distance. Helmets required and bring a full water bottle with your bike in good working order. We will increase the mileage slowly each month to have you fully prepared for the MS ride in the fall. Ride leaders: Darree Clark 610-485-5097 / darreeclark@gmail.com. and David& MaryEllen Anderson ,610-329-5215; WCBCDAnderson@gmail.net.

Sat., Aug. 20 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride 8am
Depart 8:00 am from Peoples Plaza (at the recycle bins behind the Safeway) for a 40 mile ride at a fit and fun pace(10 to 14 mph). Terrain is flat and we will have a short cut for those who need a shorter distance. Helmets required and bring a full water bottle with your bike in good working order. We will increase the mileage slowly each month to have you fully prepared for the MS ride in the fall. Ride Leaders: Darree Clark 610-485-5097 / darreeclark@gmail.com and David& MaryEllen Anderson, 610-329-5215; WCBCDAnderson@gmail.net.

Tuesdays - North Wilm. MS Training Ride 6pm
These MS Training Rides leave Dunbar's Cyclery on Philadelphia Pike, just north of Washington Street Extension, at 6:00 pm sharp. These rides will run until the end of September. A group with a ride leader will average 14 mph. Another group will average 16-17 mph. No one will be dropped as long as they keep close to the posted speed ranges. Mileage will be 18-23 miles. Ride Leader: David Anderson (610-329-5215 WCBCDAnderson@gmail.con), Brian Donovan (302-764-5909 BDON99@AOL.COM)


Sat. Sept. 3 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride 8am
Depart 8:00 am from Peoples Plaza (at the recycle bins behind the Safeway) for a 45 mile ride at a fit and fun pace (10 to 14 mph). Terrain is flat and we will have a short cut for those who need a shorter distance. Helmets required and bring a full water bottle with your bike in good working order. Ride leaders: Darree Clark 610-485-5097 / darreeclark@gmail.com. and David & MaryEllen Anderson, 610-329-5215, WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com.

DATE CHANGE
Sun., Sept 4 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride #1 9am

THIS RIDE LISTED IN THE TAILWIND FOR SUN., SEPT. 4 HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11.

Sun., Sept. 11 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride #1 9am

Depart at 9:00 am from Peoples Plaza, Glasgow, DE (behind the Safeway by the recycle bins) for a 35 mile ride over mostly flat terrain. Average speed will be determined by the group's ability, but probably will be around 15 mph. This is the first of two WCBC/Team ING DIRECT Bike to the Bay training rides. Members of all teams & individual Bike to the Bay riders are welcome. Ride Leader: Mike Salter, Team ING DIRECT Co-Captain, 302-239-0384, Cell phone: 302-547-9955, TrekbikerMike@Verizon.net. NOTE: This ride is listed for Sun., Sept. 4 and was later changed to Sept. 11.

Sat., Sept. 17 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride 8am
Depart 8:00 am from Peoples Plaza (at the recycle bins behind the Safeway) for a 45 mile ride at a fit and fun pace (10 to 14 mph). Terrain is flat and we will have a short cut for those who need a shorter distance. Helmets required and bring a full water bottle with your bike in good working order. Ride leaders: Darree Clark 610-485-5097 / darreeclark@gmail.com. and David& MaryEllen Anderson, 610-329-5215 WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com.

Sun., Sept. 18 - MS Bike to the Bay Training Ride #2 9am
Depart at 9:00 am from Peoples Plaza (behind Safeway by the recycle bins) for a 50 mile ride over mostly flat terrain. Average speed will be determined by the groups ability, but probably will be from 15-16mph. This is the last WCBC/Team ING DIRECT Bike to the Bay training rides. Members of all teams & individual Bike to the Bay riders are welcome. Ride leader: Mike Salter, Team ING DIRECT Co-Captain, 302-239-0384, Cell # 302-547-9955, TrekbikerMike@Verizon.net.

Tuesdays - North Wilmington MS training Ride
START TIMES: Sept 6 6pm; Sept 13, 20 27 5:30pm
These MS Training Rides leave Dunbar's Cyclery on Philadelphia Pike, just north of Washington Street Extension, at times stated above sharp. These rides will run until the end of September. A group with a ride leader will average 14 mph. Another group will average 16-17 mph. No one will be dropped as long as they keep close to the posted speed ranges. Mileage will be 18-23 miles. Ride leader: David Anderson (610-329-5215 WCBCDAnderson@gmail.com), Brian Donovan (302-764-5909 BDON99@AOL.COM.