Velo Melos Enjoying Early Spring Riding
by Victoria Brown on Mar, 3 2020
End of pavement on East Antelope Road
With Velo Melo ride coordinator, Lisa Brill, lining up a ride leader nearly every Saturday, this group has great attendance at rides and a lot of camaraderie among members. A few recent rides have experimented with including a shorter and a longer distance to accommodate the needs of individuals in the group. There has been about a 7-8 mi. difference in the length of the rides and it seems to work well. Ride distances are usually 25-30 miles with 1,000 ft. or less of climbing. Come out and enjoy this fun group on a nice spring day. Thanks to all of the ride leaders for their efforts.
Upper Table Rock Trailhead- start of Sam’s Valley Loop
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Saturday, Apr 4
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Brisk (SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19 VIRUS)
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
50+ Miles, Brisk (>18 mph), Hilly
Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
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Monday, Apr 6
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Monday Coffee Ride (SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19 VIRUS)
10:30am: Meet at Colver Park in Phoenix
25-30 Miles, Moderate / Brisk (14 - 18+ mph), Some Hills
Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
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JIM ROSS
3/13/2020 at 9:30AM
I am with the Salem Bicycle Club, we are wondering what you people are doing about b the virus concerns. Please let us know
Thank you
Jim Ross
jakeypr@msn.com
Harlan Bittner
3/15/2020 at 3:47PM
Jim Ross,
Thank you for your question. Siskiyou Velo just published a set of guidelines for group riding during the coronavirus pandemic. Please check it out on our website.