A New Series: The Scholls Sunday Saunters Return!

It's my birthday, and I'm going to celebrate by bringing back the Scholls Sunday Saunter Series. These are two-part social rides that provide something for everybody, from complete newbie to advanced riders. Beginner/Social Loop Each Sunday we will meet by the fire at Metro Perc to socialize and prepare for the rides. The first loop is strictly and completely social, at the most social of paces. If you cant hold a conversation while riding, we're going too fast. It's a great way for new riders to meet more experienced riders who can provide valuable advice, encouragement and friendship. The rides will explore local parks, pathways, and lightly traveled back roads in the Scholls/SW Beaverton/Tigard area. Hills will be avoided if at all possible, but in this area there will have to be some moderate hills if we are to ride any distance from the start point. The rides will be of 12-15 miles in length, with regroups at every turn. No rider left behind! If your bike is in serviceable working order, you can do this ride. If you have a minor mechanical problem such as a sticking brake or minor shifting problem, there's usually somebody (me) at the start point with a repair kit that can fix minor problems. Just show up early and let me know! Intermediate/Advanced Continuation Loop After looping back to the start, more advanced riders can head out with Paul to explore the lovely Scholls area countryside. We tend to do destination loops, which in the past have included Newberg, Bald Peak, Laurel, Hagg Lake, Kansas City and even Skyline. We'll start the season with continuation rides of 25-40 miles in duration. By late in the season we've been know to do 70-mile continuations (yes, that's 85-mile days!). If you're not up to the day's distance, I always prepare cue sheets and you can simply do an out-and-back ride. There's almost always someone willing to accompany a rider back if they don't want to do the distance and are uncomfortable or unprepared to ride alone. The Scholls Saunter Series is sponsored by our host, Metro Perc! Ask for a cyclist's $2 coffee and breakfast cookie special. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Official Event Information: Length: Beginner/Social loop of 12-15 miles, Continuation Intermediate/Advanced loop of 25-70 miles. Meet at: Metro Perc Pedals spinning not-so promptly at 9:30 a.m. Ride Leader: Paul Vincent paul.e.vincent (AT)gmail (DOT)com cell phone [masked] Ride Difficulty: Beginner/Social ride is A-B/1-3 (10-13 mph, flat-to-rolling hills), continuation ride is B-D/4-6 (13-18 mph/hills-mountainous) Ride Type: social with regroups as needed. Ride rain or shine. Lights recommended. Mandatory for all riders. Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. This is a requirement and not a request. Obey traffic laws and remember youÂÂ're a representative of the greater cycling community and should conduct yourself that way on the road, represent us well. All riders are responsible to have their ride in good working order and bring a flat kit & spare tube on all rides. If there is an issue with proper working or lack of equipment you may be asked to sit the ride out. Please ask for help if you are ill equipped prior to the ride, we will help! Ride Difficulty Scale For Road Rides Pace Rating Terrain A 12 & Under 1 = Flat B 13-14 MPH 2 = Flat / Rolling C 15-16 MPH 3 = Rolling D 17-18 MPH 4 = Rolling / Hilly E 19-20 MPH 5 = Hilly F 21-22 MPH 6 = Hilly Mountainous