Festivus, for the rest of us

HCD, the season is upon us. Rapha’s 322 mile challenge starts 12/24, converging with many team member’s personal goals for the year. So here is the current plan for the HCD. Start times and locations are TBD for now, but will be communicated at least a day in advance, based on weather conditions at that time. I have tried to vary the routes and the distances to appeal to all. As mentioned previously, we will have two flights on most rides (unless it’s tagged “recovery”). If it’s at RP, the plan is to ride slow, work out the Lactic acid, and catch up on conversation. Where there are two flights, the faster group will ride 18-19mph, while the other group will ride closer to 15-17mph. Recovery rides will be around 15-16mph. Generally, we will start at or ride by Lola Savannah. The Premier ride for the Festivus is 12/28. We will log an endurance ride around Lake Travis. Tyler Marcoux, (the Badger) has generously offered to SAG! Which is critical on this route, as there are not many natural rest stops. This was my favorite route for 2012, and I highly encourage you to take advantage of this one. Please let me know which days you are planning to ride. Once assembled, I will get a roster out to the group, with designated ride leaders.  So prepare for feats of strength and the airing of grievances! Festivus is upon us!

22-Dec	Ride toward Andice	80
23-Dec	Recovery Ride to Circle C for a Loop or two	35
24-Dec	Mod Oz	40
25-Dec	Recovery Pace – From FB	20
26-Dec	Toward San Marcos	60
27-Dec	Dam Loop (recovery pace)	35
28-Dec	Lap Around Lake Travis (Start at 12 and Hamilton Pool)	125
29-Dec	East Side Ride (recovery pace)	60
30-Dec	Bell Springs Loop (start at 290 and Sawyer Ranch)	45
31-Dec	Wild Card (Based on Status)