Monday
Muffin
Tuesday
Ripper Ride
B40, B45, B52
Wednesday
Ripper Hills
B45 and B52
Thursday
Ripper Ride
B40, B45, B52
Friday
Muffin or Lincoln Loop
Ripper Muffin Ride
When: Mon & Fri at 6:00 AM
Start: Starbucks, Winchester
Intro to the Rippers or recovery ride.14mph max.
Ripper B40s
When: Tues & Thurs at 5:40 AM
Start: Vinson-Owen School, Winchester
B40’s:First group to depart, 15-16MPH, intended to finish at the same time as the B45's and B52's. Start here if you are not sure which group to join
Ripper B45s
When: Tues & Thurs at 5:45 AM
Start: Vinson-Owen School, Winchester
B45’s: Slower than the B52’s, Faster and Hillier than the B40's, intended to finish at the same time as the B40's and B52's. Start here if you have riden in groups and are an intermediate.
Ripper B52s
When: Tues & Thurs at 5:52 AM
Start: Vinson-Owen School, Winchester
B52’s: The fastest we can go without trying to drop riders. Paceline is strong, smooth and steady. When on front expect to pull at 5-6 w/kg
Ripper Hill Ride B45s
When: Wed at 5:45 AM
Start: Vinson-Owen School, Winchester
B45’s: Slower than the B52’s by design so both groups ends around the same time in order to chat. Start here if you are not sure which group to join
Ripper Hill Ride B52s
When: Wed at 5:52 AM
Start: Vinson-Owen School, Winchester
B52’s: Our best climbers push themselves to their limits on these 5 climbs. Regroup at the top of each hill and silently plot your revenge during the downhill.
Ripper Lincoln Loop
When: Fri at 5:45 AM
Start: Vinson-Owen School, Winchester
It is faster than a muffin, but slower and smoother than a B45. A recovery for some and an effort for others. There are often some riders that extend to Concord (30-35 miles total) or Harvard (60-65 miles total). The decision to extend is usually done on the fly and without a specific route.
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