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The Lunch Ride: Otto Miller
Next Wednesday, May 16th, we will once again head up and over Otto Miller, a gravel climb we have come to know and love. Over the course of the last few years it has become a staple of our riding routine. It’s also a ride that falls under an increasingly popular banner – the ‘lunch ride’.
Working in the cycling industry, we’re coming to know these rides all too well. The start time is always the same. Lunchtime. The distance? However far you can travel in your allotted time making sure, of course, you leave enough time to get back. They’re the rides we sneak in when we can, the hour (or two) when we can escape and mash the pedals for as many revolutions as the clock will allow. The level of effort is generally high. It’s about commitment. Committing to make the time and, in some cases, committing to skipping lunch.
The Rapha Mobile Cycle Club has dropped in on a few of these rides in the past few weeks, including one with Specialized. Over the course of the summer, the MCC (affectionately nicknamed Hennie in honor of Hennie Kuiper) will be visiting more. So whether you’re in Chicago or Chattanooga, in Pittsburg or Patterson (New Jersey), take a look at the latest Rapha Mobile Cycle Club schedule (and follow us on Twitter). If you see they may be heading your way, simply send ‘Hennie’ a message to let us know the when and where your regular lunch ride takes place and we’ll do the rest.
That way, you and your co-workers can enjoy an espresso before starting your lunch ride. Hopefully, by the end of the summer, we can collate these into a useful resource for anybody in search of a midday jaunt.
Please e-mail lunch rides to hennie@rapha.cc
The Lunch Ride
Ride:
Otto Miller
When:
Third Wednesday of each month
12:30 depart from Rapha North America office in Portland
Founded by:
Carey Schleicher-Haselhorst - 2010
Interesting facts and landmarks:
The gravel-coated climb first featured on the Rapha Continental’s Dutch Canyon ride.
Post-Ride:
Beers at a local establishment to be determined.
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Comments
Jonathan Woodroof
9th May 2012 12:15am
Brilliant! I'll be petitioning for an Atlanta stop!
Stephan Pankevich
9th May 2012 01:43am
How bout New York?!
ANDREA WALSH
9th May 2012 02:36am
Victoria, British Columbia!
matt long
9th May 2012 08:05pm
Winterville,NC ---- population 12,000. Come on !!
Jeremy Dunn
9th May 2012 08:11pm
This is great guys! We welcome your enthusiasm. But to be considered for anything you must read the fine details (which basically say - send us an email about your lunch ride - Hennie@rapha.cc) Can't wait to meet you all on the road.
Brett Rothmeyer
11th May 2012 01:38pm
Pittsburgh! psyched that the bus is stopping by our fair city, I think you guys will really enjoy the riding here, lots of good stuff real close to town. Stop by Pro Bikes if you need any supplies while you are in town.
Justin Yuen
14th May 2012 06:44pm
Looking forward to trying this out - the West Hills have some great climbs. The gravel looks pretty smooth - hopefully tire punctures are kept to a minimum!