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Fab ride schedule
Organized Rides for 2011
General FAB Ride Rules/Instructions: All riders must be current FAB Members. Helmets are required for all those riding, street signs, stop lights and all the rules of the road must be followed. In the event of inclement weather, rides maybe cancelled, this will be determined by the ride leader and posted on Twitter (@Club_FAB) which will forward to FAB on Facebook.
Only one free ride is permitted if you are not a member
Normal Ride Season: May through September, unless otherwise noted below
Questions: e-mail the director of rides: rides@clubfab.com or call the FAB phone at 605-610-9FAB
Find a ride on the calendar.
FAB Ride Descriptions
Recurring Rides: thE kErnEl's ReCoVeRy RiDe | Structured Skills Ride | Wandering Wednesdays | Starlight Ride | Something for Everyone (Show and Go Ride) | Coffee & Donut Ride | Sunday Morning Breakfast Ride | Time Trial Series
Once a Year Rides: Annual Kickoff Ride | Ride of Silence | FABRAD (Falls Area Bicyclists Largest Organized Ride!!!) | Biking 4 Breast Cancer - Presented by Sanford with help from FAB | Fall Membership Ride (AKA: Apple Orchard Ride)
Recurring Rides:
What: |
This is a true recovery ride, very non-intimidating and social. Give those muscles a needed rest after a busy weekend. Regrouping at stop signs and as needed throughout the ride. |
When: |
1st and 3rd Monday of every month starting at 6:00 PM |
Where: |
Loop starting at Washington High School parking lot |
Requirements: |
Helmets are required. Leaving your ego at home, this is a recovery ride! |
Pace: |
Average ride speed will not exceed 15 mph |
Ride Leader: |
thE kErnEl (or his select delegate) |
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What: |
Increase your bag of skills. Different topics will be discussed and practiced each week |
When: |
Every Tuesday starting at 6:00 PM and ending by 8:00 PM |
Where: |
Ellis elevator building (1400 Ellis Road, west side of Sioux Falls) |
Requirements: |
Helmets are required. Some experience with riding and a desire to increase your level of skill. This is not a ride for expert racers, but to improve your current cycling skills on the road |
Pace: |
Each week will entail a warm-up, structure and cool down sections to improve your road riding skills |
Ride Leader: |
David Steensland and Gene Noble |
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What: |
Road rides in the Falls area. Great training for Tour de Kota and Ragbrai! |
When: |
Every Wednesday starting at 6 pm |
Where: |
A different town and route for each Wednesday of the month (see the FAB general calendar for ride location) |
Requirements: |
Wanderlust. Willingness to learn new road skills. Helmets are required |
Pace: |
Ride with a map at your own pace. Participants will break up into groups depending on desired ride speed. No one will be left on their own. Ride leader will stay with final group. |
Ride Leader: |
East Side of Sioux Falls: Greg Anderson (Rowena, SD), Tammy Schnaible (Harmodon Park) |
| West Side of Sioux Falls: Joe/Tina Stiller (Ellis Elevator), Nick Andersen (Orion Foods Circle) | |
Documentation: |
2011 ride schedule |
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Moonlight Ride for 2011 (Starlight Ride)
What: |
Due to the bike trail construction, the FAB board has made some changes so we can enjoy riding at night. |
When: |
1 time per month near on on the full moon by not doubling up with other rides through October |
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Sun. May 15 Thur. June 16 Thur. July 14 Sat. Aug 13 Mon. Sept 12 Wed. Oct 12 |
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Where: |
Starting and ending at Sertoma Park Shelter 49th & Big Sioux River, Sioux Falls |
Requirements: |
A blinking rear light is required. Headlights are HIGHLY recommended. Helmets are required. |
Pace: |
A casual pace will be followed so the entire group stays together |
Ride Leader: |
Gregg Drube, David Steensland, the kErnEl |
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Something for Everyone (Show and Go Ride)
What: |
Ride geared toward all interested in training for the Tour de Kota, MS150, RAGBRAI or just a ride around the countryside. From beginners to experts, all will find friends with whom to ride. Newer riders will enjoy a shorter route from 20-30 miles, whereas the more exuberant cyclists can choose from routes anywhere from 40 - 60+ miles in length. |
When: |
Saturday mornings, 9:00 AM. |
Where: |
Harmodon Park (41st and HWY 11). A wide variety of routes are available which will be determined by those who arrive each Saturday. |
Requirements: |
Helmets are required |
Pace: |
Tempo will vary and everyone should find someone of similar ability to ride with. |
Ride Leader: |
FAB members (who ever arrives will be the ride leaders/organizers) |
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What: |
Urban ride with a stop half way - for coffee and donuts! Bring a couple bucks for your caffeine fix and treats. |
When: |
2nd and 4th Saturday of every month starting at 8 AM all year, yes this ride is held during the winter. |
Where: |
Starting and ending at O'Gorman High School parking lot |
Requirements: |
Helmets are required |
Pace: |
As fast as the slowest rider |
Ride Leader: |
Chris Pierson, Michael Christensen, and Darren Weisz |
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What: |
Ride to the cafe at the Hiawatha Golf Club in Canton for breakfast. |
When: |
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM - Time will vary with change of seasons. Check forum for time updates. |
Where: |
Meet at the Day Spa on 69th Street, just east of Cliff Avenue. |
Requirements: |
Helmets required. Desire to earn your breakfast on the ride to Canton. |
Pace: |
18 - 22 MPH. Riders may be dropped, but will meet up again at the Canton Golf course. Riders may be dropped on the way home as well; this is a fast group of ride leaders. |
Ride Leader: |
FAB Members (Show and Go Ride) |
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What: |
Time Trial Series for fun and sport. |
When: |
Last Thursday each month, April thru September. Registration from 6-6:15, riders start at 6:30pm. |
Where: |
New 2011 Start Location - Intersection of 267th St. and 463rd Ave. - See the map HERE |
Requirements: |
Helmets required and a desire to see compete against yourself. |
Pace: |
As fast as you can go for 10.0 miles |
Ride Leaders / Time Keepers: |
Dick Holmes and other FAB Members |
Prizes: |
We will be giving away four $10 gift certificates to random contestants at each race. One prize per racer per season. |
Documentation: |
2011 schedule, rules & expectations |
| Route Profile |
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Once a Year Rides:
What: |
FAB Annual Kickoff Ride to get everyone going for the season. Two ride lengths will be offered, a 15mile and 22 mile out and back route. |
When: |
May 7, 2011 at 11am |
Where: |
Starting and ending at Pizza Ranch in Tea, SD |
Requirements: |
Helmets are required |
Pace: |
Multiple, ride with friends to complete the route. Sag support will not be provided. |
Ride Leader: |
David Steensland and other FAB Members |
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What: |
Annual Ride of Silence to honor those who are not with us anymore and to raise awareness of the importance of sharing the road |
When: |
May 18, 2011 at 7pm (Please arrive by 6:30pm) |
Where: |
Starting and ending at Fawick Park (by the statue of David) in Sioux Falls |
Requirements: |
Helmets are required, you do not have to be a FAB member to ride |
Pace: |
Silent, Cautious, Slow Pace |
Ride Leader: |
Bill Soeffing and other FAB Board Members |
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FABRAD - Benefiting the Center of Hope (Falls Area Bicyclists Largest Organized Ride!!!)
What: |
An annual ride with a choice of lengths. 20 (out and back), 40 mile (loop) and 60 mile (loop) routes available. |
| Free breakfast before the ride & free lunch after the ride! | |
| A fun freebie comes with your registration fee. REGISTER HERE | |
| Up to date information HERE | |
| FABRAD ON FACEBOOK | |
When: |
Saturday July 2, 2011 Mass ride start at 8:00 AM |
Where: |
Starting and ending at the Center of Hope in donwtown Sioux Falls |
Requirements: |
Helmets are required. |
Pace: |
Your own, ride with a friend or make new friends |
Ride Leader: |
None, sag support will be available throughout the ride (offered by local bike shops) |
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Biking 4 Breast Cancer - Presented by Sanford with help from FAB
What: |
Biking 4 Breast Cancer is an opportunity for cancer survivors, friends and family, cyclists, outdoor enthusiasts and everyone who has been touched by the disease to raise awareness for breast cancer. The fun-for-the-whole-family bike ride begins at 8 a.m. in the Cancer Center Parking Lot. Cyclists of all abilities and ages will ride in honor of loved ones who have faced breast cancer. |
When: |
September 17th, 2011. |
Where: |
TDB, Sioux Falls |
| 2011 Route TBD | |
Requirements: |
Helmets are required |
Pace: |
Ride at your own pace |
Ride Leader: |
None, sag support will be provided by FAB Members |
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Fall Membership Ride (AKA: Apple Orchard Ride)
What: |
Annual Membership Meeting ride, we will ride the Country Apple Orchard (FAB will buy treats) the back. After FAB will buy Pizza, review business and we will vote for new Board Members |
When: |
Saturday October 1st, 2011 - 10:00 AM Ride Start |
Where: |
USF Zbornik Hall parking lot (24th and Summit Avenue in Sioux Falls) |
Requirements: |
Helmets are required |
Pace: |
Very casual (no one will be dropped) |
Ride Leader: |
FAB Board Members |
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