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2. Are TTTTR rides open only to Violet Crown Members? 3. How far and how fast do you go? 4. Do you supply maps? 5. Will you drop me in the middle of nowhere, lost and without a map or food or water, left to die in the midday sun in order that carrion-eating vultures may pick my bones clean? 6. Do you guys ever stop for water? 7. How does the weather affect the ride? 8. Why do start times and locations vary? 9. Do you guys ever socialize off the bike? 10. What's this "fixed gear" crap? 11. This sounds like such an ideal ride, how do I know you're not kidding? 1. What does TTTTR stand for? It's a majorly important club secret. We could tell you, but then we'd have to kill you. If you're not sure what TTTTR stands for, just refer to it as B&TETA instead. 2. Are TTTTR rides open only to Violet Crown Members? No, even if you haven't yet been assimilated by VC, we'd love to have you. 3. How far and how fast do you go? It varies alot, often depending on factors like the time of year, the weather, whether or not there's a race the next day, and whether Bill has to get back for child care. Sometimes some people choose to go further while others turn back sooner. Typically rides are 40-60 miles at 16-18 mph during the winter and 50-80+ miles at 18-22 mph the rest of the time. Winter rides designated as "fixed gear welcome" will include riders with fixed gear bikes (Duh!!!) On those rides, the pace will usually average less than 18 with maximums of 22-23 due to the nature of how fast I can turn the pedals. People like to sprint for city limit signs and sometimes just wind it up for the hell of it. 4. Do you supply maps? No. Unless the ride of choice happens to be an ACA ride, then they provide the maps. 5. Will you drop me in the middle of nowhere, blah, blah? No, we try to take care of the people who ride with us. That's not to say that we haven't dropped the ball at one time or another in the past, due to miscommunications etc. But if you start with us, you can count on us seeing that you will get back without having to stick out your thumb.The group will stop for a mechanical and will continue as a group after things are fixed. The exceptions would be nearing city limit sprints (sprinting riders will return following these highly contested prizes) or something completely unfixable on the road. If it's unfixable, we'll make sure that you have a ride or help before abandoning you. However, if you don't think that you can ride 3 hours at an 18 mph pace, perhaps your first attempts at the TTTTR should be one of the designated ACA rides so that you have a map and other riders to fall back on. 6. Do you guys ever stop for water? Yes, there will be store stops for water. The exact number of stops and distance between stops will vary by ride, so show up with sufficient water and food at the start to go 2 hours to the first stop if need be. 7. How does the weather affect the ride? If it's a nice day, there will generally be a good turnout. If the weather looks okay but there is any precipitation within any of the counties surrounding Travis county, Ted won't be there but most other people will show up. If the weather radar is all yellows and reds, you'll be the only participant in the ride that day. 8. Why do start times and locations vary? Why not? Maybe we want some variety? 9. Do you guys ever socialize off the bike? We often meet early for rides to consume bagels and coffee. Following some rides, such as the Lockhart or Camp Ben McCoullough ACA rides, we will head over for a BBQ lunch. And then there are the occasional pub crawls . . . 10. What's this "fixed gear" crap? Some of the more eccentric VC members like to train on fixed gear bikes, particularly in the off-season. "Designated" fixed gear rides cater to these ne'er-do-wells. You don't need to have a fixed gear bike to do these rides or to enjoy them, but expect the pace to be a little slower (but maybe not much slower), the route a little shorter, and the terrain a little flatter than on other rides. 11. This sounds like such an ideal ride. How do I know you're not kidding? |
