5:30 Start Time for Evening Rides

[Dave Hallaway]

With sunset coming sooner and sooner we are wondering how many people would like to start at 5:30, or continue to start at 6 and finish with lights. In past years we have also done both, starting 5;30 on Wednesdays and 6 on Mondays.

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[silence]

both?

[hikerbiker52]

start at 6pm both days

[Bianchi Bob]

I would ride if we started at 5:30. I am done with group rides at 6. Until we go to Douglas rides later with lights.

[steve0257]

I'm usually not able to make a 5:30 start.

[Steve Boyd]

I voted for 6:00 start on both days. I can actually make 5:30...but I have to really push it. I think there are quite a few folks who can't though. For me the rides are as much a social thing....and I don't want to turn people away who can't make 5:30.

Steve

[dsiemsen]

I might make it if I bring my bike to work, but it has to hang on the back of my car all day in the ramp. Even then, it is unlikely i'd make it.

We already have several groups, maybe some would like to leave earlier?

Dennis

[afaups]

I feel that it is too dangerous to ride on roads after dark, what with road hazards, pacelines, etc. I vote to start at 5:30 pm for those who can make it earlier, and also keep the 6:00 pm times for those who have to or want to ride after dark.