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Saturday Road Bike Ride from Oerlikon (Zurich/Oerlikon, Sports, Bahnhof Oerlikon Nord) Saturday Road Bike Ride from Oerlikon | 25.10.2008 10:30 - 13:30
Saturday Road Bike Ride from Oerlikon
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25.10.2008 10:30 to 13:30
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City/Town: Zurich/Oerlikon
Event Type: Sports
Meeting Point: Bahnhof Oerlikon Nord
This is a challenging ride north of Zürich starting from Oerlikon. Participants should be accustomed to climbing hills, riding a distance of 40 miles (65 km), and familiar with safe cycling and group cycling guidelines below.

Meeting Place: Bahnhof Oerlikon - Rear side at the "Bahnhof Oerlikon Nord" bus stop.

Start Time: 10:30am but check discussion in thread below for changes

Distance: ~50 km

Climbing: This contains several difficult climbs. Participants should be accustomed to climbing multiple hills larger than 150m at slopes of up to 10º.

Ride Time: 2.5-3 hours (approx.)

Sample Route Map: http://www.mapmyride.com/route/ch/z%fcrich/453492999027

Safety: All riders should review the group cycling safety guidelines here: http://www.englishforum.ch/sports-fi...-overview.html

Weather: The weather is getting cold! Please dress accordingly.

Small Print: Be sure to wear a helmet! We will be riding on roads with cars and possibly tractors coming directly at you on small paths. Anyone participating in the EF rides are doing so at his/her own risk.
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  • Rahul - am not in town tomorrow..otherwise wouldnt miss it..
  • dakman - I will be out of town but next week I do not plan to go anywhere
  • PTKate - running lausanne marathon on sunday so putting my feet up
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Re: Saturday Road Bike Ride from Oerlikon
This week I will be doing another ride about 30-40 miles (50-65km) through the beautiful Swiss countryside. Perfect time to get out, get some exercise, and see some fall/autumn foliage (and get high on lactic acid). I'm thinking the route linked to in the description will be a good choice this week -- lots of great scenery, three difficult climbs (100m 9%/ 200m 5% / 100m 6%), about 40 miles total. Who's in?
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Old 24.10.2008, 10:44
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Re: Saturday Road Bike Ride from Oerlikon
Is this still happening?

I might be looking for someone to go for a ride with tomorrow.
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Is this still happening?

I might be looking for someone to go for a ride with tomorrow.
Yes, I am definitely going on a ride tomorrow AM regardless. Dakman? Rahul? I am somewhat flexible on the starting time.
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Umm, I am planning on heading to the South of CH for the weekend. If my plans change, I will show up but will let you know later tonight.
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Re: Saturday Road Bike Ride from Oerlikon
10:30 is definetly too early for me. I couldn't come last week as I woke up at 11:00m

If it is done later I'd come, otherwise I'll go alone or with the ones of you who could want to join to Thalwil/Hirzel/Sihlwald on the cross bike.
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