[NMCycling] Cabra Coffee Group ride / Training Race

[Joey Bacala]

Hey folks,

A new group ride has popped up on Saturday mornings. *It is not a no-drop
ride*, but it's a great place to test yourself and pick up some new racing
skills. Details below.

*Depart from Believer's Center @ 8 am on Saturdays.* Double paceline,
decent but friendly pace.

Route <https://www.strava.com/routes/2837035939807443418> goes up and over
Gutierrez Cyn, right on Frost, running the Heartbreak loop in reverse. 3
intermediate sprints (each followed by a brief neutral section to regroup).

Sprint 1: 12.4 miles from start. top of Gutierrez cyn. Finish line is the
last driveway on the left before entering the downhill S-turn.

Sprint 2: 32.5 miles from start. Top of Heartbreak (Ranchitos Dr.) just
before descending down to N14.

Sprint 3: 46.7 miles from start. Cedar Crest City limits, just before
arriving at Cabra Coffee.

Post race social time at Cabra coffee. Overachievers can head up the crest
after refilling bottles and caffinating at Cabra.

Comments on etiquette and safety: Plan on the pace being brisk but
cooperative until the approaches to each sprint. Once warmed up and on
Gutierez, attacks are welcome (but not before then). For example, don't
attack in Tijeras or on Frost. Rather, wait until the group has started the
ascent of Gutierez or made the left turn off of Frost to begin the real
racing. This will help keep the gaps between groups/riders small enough to
close during the neutral sections. The final sprint into Cedar crest is on
14, so please check to make sure the lane is clear before going around
someone for the sprint.

The purpose of this is to provide an opportunity to practice racing, try
new things, learn, and develop skills. If you're in a position to help
someone develop their skills, please do so. Look after each other, and
never do anything that exposes yourself or others to undue risk. Everyone
is liable for their own actions.

If the group is large enough, consider splitting into an 'A' and 'B' group
to better allow attendees to race against riders of comparable ability
level.

I won't be there for the next two Saturdays, but many people that have
already done the ride will be there to guide things.

Tailwinds,
Joey
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