Group Rides

The objectives of group rides are road racer and team development.  More experienced riders are to share their knowledge of the sport to help improve other riders.  Group rides will work on pack riding, road etiquette, double and single pace lines, attacking, bridging gaps, etc.  Riders should have tools to fix their own flats/bikes, warm enough clothing, and water (food if need be).

Ride Rules

1. All traffic laws are to be obeyed (includes but not limited to stop signs, lights, yellow lines, as well as trail rules).
2. Helmets required on all group rides, or whenever wearing team clothing.
3. Double pace line allowed as traffic and road conditions permit (single file expected in heavy traffic and urban conditions).
4. Sprinting and high intensity portion of training rides allowed only where traffic conditions permit.
5. Absolutely no comment, hand gesture, etc. in reaction to automobile driver/passenger actions.
6. Use road shoulder whenever possible.

Rider Courtesy

1. Use hand and verbal signals to notify other riders, as well as cars, of intent, road hazards, etc.
2. Riders are not to be dropped at stop signs, lights, or during mechanical breakdowns.
3. Intent of ride (training, fitness, easy) should be advertised prior to start of ride.
   

Midweek Team Rides

• Sioux Falls Team Ride

When: Tuesday Evenings.
Where: Washington High School parking lot.
Time:    5:30 pm 
Route: Into the wind, tailwind home. (30-40 miles)
Attitude: Keep the group together. We will form pace lines to conserve energy, but will attack on the hills, then re-group after the climb. Some riders may peel off early because of other commitments for that day. We will average anywhere from 20-23 mph for the ride.
Primes: We will have sprint primes to different landmarks throughout the ride. Sprint landmarks will be decided at the beginning of the ride. Primes will officially start May 1st. Re-grouping after sprints.

• Brookings Team Ride

When: Thursday Evenings.
Where: Park Recreation & Forestry Dept parking lot.
Time:    5:30 pm 
Route: Into the wind, tailwind home. (30-40 miles)
Attitude: Keep the group together. We will form pace lines to    conserve energy, but will attack on the hills, then re-group after the climb. Some riders may peel off early because of other commitments for that day. We will average anywhere from 20-23 mph for the ride.
Primes: We will have sprint primes to different landmarks throughout the ride. Sprint landmarks will be decided at the beginning of the ride. Primes will officially start May 1st. Re-grouping after sprints.

     Weekend Rides

• TBD

Team Spring Training Camps

• Brookings Training Camp

When: TBD (once roads clear and temps are bearable)
Start: Park Recreation & Forestry Dept parking lot.
Time: TBD
Route: - 68.5 low-intensity base miles ( < 20 mph)
            -Water stops at mile 20 and 53
            -2350 ft of climbing

• Sioux Falls Training Camp

When: TBD (once roads clear and temps are bearable)
Start:  Washington High School parking lot
Time:  TBD
Route: - 70 low-intensity base miles ( < 20 mph)
            - Water stops at mile 32 and 58
            - Turn off at mile 36 (40 miles total shortened route)
            - 3600 ft of climbing