STP Training Ride #6–Pizza in Banks

Description

Continuing our series of STP Training Rides, we are sticking with 35-40 mile distances for a while. We will work up to more than 70 miles.
Meet in the parking lot in front of Paulson's Floor Covering at 13545 NW Science Park Drive (same start as for Ann's Olle Bolle Troll Ride). Follow Cornell Rd, Glencoe Rd, and low traffic country roads to Main Street Pizza in Banks. Great Pizza, nice salad bar, sandwiches, and soups. I plan on pushing an intermediate pace of 13-15 mph, but nobody gets dropped. No one gets abandoned, but you should be prepared to ride 20 miles each way without stops except for red lights. Hydration on the STP is vital, so practice using your water bottles. Almost all flat. No really challenging hills. 20 miles each way. Note that on the previous Pizza rides, we have stopped at Main Street Pizza. To get the full 40 miles, we will ride through town and turn around at the Banks-Vernonia Trailhead, returning to Main Street Pizza for lunch.

If it is only rain, then the ride will go on. Snow or ice will force me to cancel. Please check the ride calendar before you leave the house on the day of the ride.