(last modified on 6/17/2007)

The calendar says the ride goes to Riki's and back but we've been flexible about our destination and take a survey
somewhere along the way to see who wants to eat where.

If you find yourself all alone at Riki's after about 7:15 on a Sunday morning, it means we've elected
to go to our alternate destination, Durf's Restaurant, at 150 N. Main Street, a bit more than a quarter mile from Riki's.

From Riki's, turn left, away from the canal on Main Street. There's a light at High street, after you
cross the tracks.
If you keep looking to your right right after you pass East, the first right after the light,
you'll see it tucked in behind the gas station, along with a vacuum cleaner and sewing machine repair shop.

For up-to-the-minute info, get in touch with Cliff Weatherell, PrestoRider@rochester.rr.com , 585-737-7815 (cell)
He can also add you to the the informal ride announcement email list.


The official ride starts from the parking lot off Clinton Ave. South,
beside the canal promptly at 6:30 a.m. We ride 11.5 miles on the canal path and stop in the village of Fairport
just before Main St. to have breakfast at Riki's Restaurant.
After breakfast, we retrace our 'steps' to the ride start for a ride total of about 23 miles.
It's likely that dedicated riders will be out for this ride on any Sunday the weather permits,
(and the definition of weather-permitting is very broad) even on an unscheduled Sunday.
It can't hurt to check the parking lot a bit before 6:30 if you're interested.




Notes:
1.This ride is a good one for beginners and slower riders with some considerations, detailed as follows.
2. By mutual consent, at the time of the ride, we sometimes take road portions instead of unpaved trail portions.
3. It is our custom to not drop new riders.
4. Close to 10mph is a useful minimum speed to allow a rider to make it to the restaurant in time
to enjoy the company of the faster riders.
Allow up to 1 hr for the ride out, 1 hr for breakfast, and 1 hr on the return.
5. The route is essentially flat with two very short steep climbs.
6. Although the trail is lightly populated at the early hours on Sunday, it is useful to note that it is on a multi-use trail with
walkers, runners, bladers, etc. Typical hazards include: elders who may be hard of hearing;
toddlers whose movements can be unpredictable; ditto for dogs (especially unleashed ones);
packs of runners, some of whom may be engaged in conversations and not aware of approaching bicycles.
7. Riders are not required to be RBC members, although there is a club sign-in sheet/waiver before the ride start.
8. Riders are not required to wear a helmet, although use of one is HIGHLY recommended.
9. Regular riders are very generous with their time and will often assist riders who have experienced a flat or other breakdown.
One should, however, come with a properly maintained bike with a minimum of tools and supplies and
should not attend with an expectation that the ride leader or other riders will perform repairs.
(The RBC does offer maintenance workshops for members.)


The following are all ride leaders
(many years of 'bent riding experience among them and they should be able to answer your questions about the Hell 'bent):

Michael Brisson, mbrisson@rochester.rr.com , 585-461-5084
Dave Larson, rocstrada@frontiernet.net , 585-235-4116
Cliff Weatherell, PrestoRider@rochester.rr.com , 585-737-7815 (cell)
Eric Moore, intrtool@frontiernet.net
Frank Hagelberg, fhagelberg@frontiernet.net , 585-381-5548