Salem
Cycle is Proud to Continue our Rider Sponsorships in 2008!
We contiune to Sponsor
Team Comprehensive Racing, Team Fuel Racing, and Kurt Schmid
All of our Team members
help to lead rides and encourage the sport of cycling in and around
the Salem area. We are always looking for new teams or riders that
can bring something new either as a new team or by joining one of
our existing teams.
Carey Murphy
- Team Fuel Racing
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Here for team bikes, results, pictures and more
Kurt Schmid -
Salem Cycle/Rudy Project/Ritchey
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Here for team bikes, results, pictures and more
Team Comprehensive-Racing
is by far our largest and most diverse team. With too many racers
to list them all we will highlight some of the team, members which
frequent Salem Cycle more often.
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Here for team bikes, results, pictures and more
HELMET
REQUIRED! (OUR LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRES IT FOR RIDES
LEAVING FROM THE SHOP) AND WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM.
All rides leave from
the shop at stated times, unless otherwise noted! If you are unsure
if a ride is happening you can call first, but you are better off
showing up anyway. Always remember to bring plenty of water and
nourishment (energy bars/gels) and don't forget your tools and spare
tube for flat repair and minor adjustment on/off the road.
Saturday
Morning - 9:00am (April 5th @ 10AM)
Lead:Salem
MA – Patrick/Kurt: (to start in next couple weeks, as soon
as the skiing ends) 30 or 50 mi
Time: Salem Common @ 9am (APRIL 5TH @ 10AM)
Distance: First week 30 mi loop to Topsfield Center
and back, bonus 16 mi loop to Manchester (if anyone is up for it).
2nd or 3rd week, 45-50 mi loop to N. Andover (Smolak Farms)
Bike Loop Link:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=804202
Bring water for both
during and after the ride.
Helmets are required
and we ask that you bring your own tools or pump and spare tube
and water bottles and energy supplements. If you need to purchase
anything at the shop before the ride, come by Saturday, because
Sunday we don't open until noon.
Please
be considerate and if someone lends you a tube, bring one for them
and an extra one for yourself or to share!
Tuesday
Morning - 6:45am (Weather Dependent)
Lead:Marblehead,
MA – Kurt Schmid
Time: Flynnies at the Beach, Marblehead, MA @ 6:45am
Distance: The ride will be about 1 hour long and
will be focused on quality, short, fast pulls and top speed training.
The ride will not be "all out hammering" rather quick
pulls by everyone at their respective top speeds, sprinting skills
and accelerations to be included once everyone has base miles in
their legs.
Bring water for both
during and after the ride.
Helmets are required
and we ask that you bring your own tools or pump and spare tube
and water bottles and energy supplements. If you need to purchase
anything at the shop before the ride, come by Saturday, because
Sunday we don't open until noon.
Please
be considerate and if someone lends you a tube, bring one for them
and an extra one for yourself or to share!
Monday
night - 6:15pm (No ride if raining or below 50 degrees) (Starts
May 5th)
Lead:Salem,
MA – Kurt Maw
Time: Salem Cycle, Salem, MA @ no later then 6:15pm
Distance: 15 and 20 miles using our traditional
loops through Salem, Swampscott and Marblehead.
Speed: Average speeds between 12-15mph. No one
will be left behind.
The purpose of these
rides will be to introduce beginners to the basics of group riding
or to introduce them to the team, serve as an intermediate ride
for others and to serve as a recovery ride for those of us that
have raced over the weekend or just want a relaxing social ride.
We will ride right up
until dusk so if you have a tail light, at least
to start the season, it is recommended.
Bring water for both
during and after the ride.
Helmets are required
and we ask that you bring your own tools or pump and spare tube
and water bottles and energy supplements. If you need to purchase
anything at the shop before the ride, come by Saturday, because
Sunday we don't open until noon.
Please
be considerate and if someone lends you a tube, bring one for them
and an extra one for yourself or to share!
Tuesday
Night - 5:30pm (on Hiatus until the trails dry out)
Time:
Ride will leave at 5:30pm
Lead: Kurt Schmid
Type: Intermediate to Advanced Mountain Biking
Ride Start/Finish:
Salem Cycle, 72 Washington St., Salem, MA 01970
Distance: Approx. 2 hours
Speed: Speed will vary depending on terrain, but
no one will get left behind. If you are a beginner and have not
ridden here before please let the ride leaders know before you head
out.
Tuesday Night Mountain
Bike Ride, starting at 5:30 from Salem Cycle. We will ride semi-technical
trails at a moderate to high pace for two hours, we will stop occasionally
to pick up stragglers and make sure we stay together. We will be
sampling all of the trails in the area with the intention of linking
them together as much as possible. lights and helmets required.
This is an Intermediate to Advanced Ride and requires lights. Also,
remembers its cold, but you will warm up and cool down quickly so
dress apporpriately.
Bring water for both
during and after the ride.
Helmets are required
and we ask that you bring your own tools or pump and spare tube
and water bottles and energy supplements. If you need to purchase
anything at the shop before the ride, come by Saturday, because
Sunday we don't open until noon.
Please
be considerate and if someone lends you a tube, bring one for them
and an extra one for yourself or to share!
Check
out DieselBikes.com for more great Mountain Biking Group Rides
PLACES TO RIDE:
Harold Parker State Forest
Location: Primarily located in the Massachusetts' towns of Andover
and North Andover with small portions extending into the bordering
towns of North Reading and Middleton.
Description: Harold Parker offers many miles of trails for mountain
bikers of all abilities. The forest contains about twenty miles
of moderately technical single track that should appeal to a cross-country
rider. There are also many miles of fire roads that offer less demanding,
more leisurely riding. Finding and linking together the single track
can be a bit confusing. Joining a group ride is probably the best
way to become familiar with the forest. Our chapter hosts a regular
Thursday evening ride in Harold Parker. Group rides are also frequently
posted on the NEMBA and Rage forums.
More information...
Massachusetts Department
of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
"Plenty to do at Harold Parker State Forest!" article
by Jim Humphrey
Hunting is allowed in the North Andover section of Harold Parker
so it best to avoid riding there during hunting season. Note: No
Hunting on Sundays!
Maps: DCR Map - Out of date and missing most of the single track.
Topo Map
Parking: There are many, mostly small, parking areas within Harold
Parker. A popular starting spot for mountain bikers is the Jenkin's
Lot at the end of Harold Parker Rd where it intersects with Jenkins
Rd.
Bradley Palmer State Park / Willowdale State Forest
Location: Bradley Palmer State Park is located in Topsfield, MA.
Willowdale State Forest abuts Bradley Palmer in the neighboring
town of Ipswich and also extends into the towns of Boxford and Rowley.
Description: More information...
DCR - Bradley Palmer State Park
DCR - Willowdale State Forest
Hunting is allowed in Willowdale State Forest so it best to avoid
riding there during hunting season. Note: No Hunting on Sundays!
Maps:
Bradley Palmer DCR Map
Willowdale (Pine Swamp
Area) DCR Map
Willowdale (Hood Pond
Area) DCR Map
Parking:
Georgetown-Rowley State Forest
Location: Georgetown-Rowley State Forest is logically located in
the towns of Georgetown, MA and Rowley, MA.
Description: More information...
DCR - Georgetown-Rowley State Forest
Hunting is allowed in Georgetown-Rowley State Forest so it best
to avoid riding there during hunting season. Note: No Hunting on
Sundays!
Maps: DCR Map
Parking:
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HYDRATION RULES for CYCLISTS: By:
Graeme Street, CEO http://cyclo-core.com
1.
Get a head start on hydration for the day first thing!
Best advice is
to have a 12 to 24 oz. water bottle by your bed before you
go to sleep every night. First thing when you wake up, DRINK
IT! This wakes up your metabolism, replaces lost water from
sleep and gets your body on the right track for hydration.
This one change in my routine has made a huge difference in
my daily energy and performance.
2.
Consume at least 24 to 60 oz. of fluid, water and otherwise
1 to 2 hours BEFORE all hard workouts. This primes and preps
your body for the subsequent water loss associated with hard
metabolic activity. Do it NOT, and the amount of suffering
you will feel will multiply IF you can even ride hard at all!
Pre-ride/workout hydration is one of the most crucial for
optimal performance. You will have to test what methods and
amounts work best for you.
3.
Replacing water is NOT good enough! More and more evidence
shows that people that are over-hydrating with water and NOT
replacing elctrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, calcium,
magnesium, and chloride are showing dramatic drops in performance
and may even be causing potential damage to the heart! Use
a Carb/Electrolyte drink before, during, and after all hard
workouts. Don't just chug gatorade all day, purchase a cycling
specific electrolyte drink for each mode of hydration. There's
plenty to choose from. They are mostly all the same and work
well for most of us. In addition I use electrolyte tabs with
Na, K, Ca, and Mg and pre-load before and during hard rides.
I'm a BIG sweater and I lose a tremendous amount of these
vital nutrients. When I lose too much during a ride...I SUFFER
and Cramp!
4.
Keep a hydration schedule while training. If you let yourself
forget to drink and get thirsty...your dead! You MUST sip
on the water and on the electrolyte drink every 3 to 8 minutes
in a hot environment with heavy work. Maybe even more! If
you run out of fluids and you still have 5 miles or more,
PULL OVER, and get more to drink. NEVER sacrafice hydration
for time on the bike. Eventually it will get you!
5.
Hydrate and replenish after each and every ride. Do not just
get home and have some water! You need to replace protein,
carbohydrates, electrolytes, and water to recover your body
and get it ready for the next days work load. And just a quick
recovery drink isn't enough, you have to pay attention and
keep hydrated the rest of the day too.
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Follow these simple
guidelines for hydration along with a good training schedule
and you'll keep your body primed and ready for great work!
Ride smart, ride
hard, ride fast, love your bike,
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