Mistress Tuesdays Night Ride
“Come for the pleasure, stay for the pain”

6:15 pm
DQ on Caribou Street West between 4th and 5th Avenue

Temperature is +++
Come and see what is left of our favorite trails after the Big Flood of ’13

See you on the trails,
Bob

Tuesday April 23, 2013
Starting from DQ on Caribou St between 4th & 5th Avenue NW
6:15 start time

Come and join the ONLY weekly outdoor ride in Moose Jaw this year!
This weeks ride will feature quiet side-streets and paved pathways. We will seek out the driest and cleanest route.
Any bicycle in working condition will do.
 
There are two schools of thought when dealing with Spring:
1. Aim for the first puddle you see. Get dirty and get over it.
2. Go around the puddles until about 3/4 into the ride when you come to the one you can’t avoid. Get dirty and get over it.
 
Temperature is +, but not by much, and wind will make it seem cooler.
Dress your upper body with a base layer and a jacket.
Dress your lower body with a single layer of tights.
Warm socks and gloves (or mitts) will ensure you are comfortable for the duration of the ride.
 
Wear a helmet,
Bring water to drink,
Check the air in your tires.

Sunset is 8:10
Civil Twilight is 8:46
Nautical Twilight is 9:31

See you on the trails,
Bob

Tuesday April 9, 2013
Starting from DQ on Caribou St between 4th & 5th Avenue NW
6:15 start time
Spring!
 
Wear a helmet,
Bring water to drink,
Check the air in your tires.

Sunset is 7:48
Civil Twilight is 8:22
Nautical Twilight is 9:03

See you on the trails,
Bob

Tuesday April 2, 2013
Starting from DQ on Caribou St between 4th & 5th Avenue NW
6:15 start time

I will not be in attendance tonight, I have been drafted by my family to nurse them back to health.
I’ll be back next week when everyone is feeling better.
Wear a helmet,
Bring water to drink,
Check the air in your tires.
And you don’t need lights anymore.

Sunset is 7:33
Civil Twilight is 8:06
Nautical Twilight is 8:46
See you on the trails,
Bob

Tuesday March 26, 2013
Starting from DQ on Caribou St between 4th & 5th Avenue NW
6:15 start time

March has come in like a Lion, which means extra fun for mountain bikers.
Come and see what all the fuss is about.
 
Wear a helmet,
Bring water to drink,
Check the air in your tires.
And you don’t need lights anymore.
 
Sunset is 7:26
Civil Twilight is 7:58
Nautical Twilight is 8:37

See you on the trails,
Bob

Tuesday March 12, 2013
Starting from DQ on Caribou St between 4th & 5th Avenue NW
6:15 start time

Last week, one lonely rider talked to himself on the ride and nobody noticed.
This week, more fresh snow.  One of these days I’m going to stop saying that.
Come out and ride before the spring thaw, especially since it may affect our riding more than winter.

Wear a helmet,
Bring water to drink,
Check the air in your tires.
 
Lights (to see with) are only necessary for the very end of the ride.

Sunset is 7:03
Civil Twilight is 7:35
Nautical Twilight is 8:13

See you on the trails,
Bob

Tuesday March 5, 2013
Starting from DQ on Caribou St between 4th & 5th Avenue NW
6:15 start time

Last week, one rider faced puddles, slush, and nasty-frozen-ruts.
This week, below normal temperature and fresh snow.
It looks to be packing-down quite well, so should be a smooth, fast ride.
And it won’t get dark until the last 20 minutes of the ride.
 
Wear a helmet,
Bring water to drink,
Check the air in your tires.

Sunset is 6:51
Civil Twilight is 7:24
Nautical Twilight is 8:02

See you on the trails,
Bob

Tuesday February 26, 2013
Starting from DQ on Caribou St between 4th & 5th Avenue NW
6:15 start time

Last week, one rider suffered through Mistress Tuesdays “I’ll show you cold” ride.
This week, another “about face”, just below zero, maybe some light snow.
Streets are in rough shape, but our alleyways (where we spend most of the ride) are still nice.
We can expect a few puddles, some slush, and some nasty-frozen-ruts to deal with.
In other words, another fun-filled Tuesday Night Ride.
Daylight is with us for the first 25 minutes, dusk for the next 30, and darkness for the last 30.
Try not to overdress, think Spring!  If you start to get cold, we will just ride harder!
 
Wear a helmet,
Bring water to drink,
Check the air in your tires.

Sunset is 6:40
Civil Twilight is 7:12
Nautical Twilight is 7:50

See you on the trails,
Bob
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Tuesday February 12, 2013
Starting from DQ on Caribou St between 4th & 5th Avenue NW
6:15 start time
Last week, two riders enjoyed the mild weather.
 
This week, more ABOVE AVERAGE temperatures and a well-established base.
Also, lights are not required “to see with” for the first 30 minutes of the ride!
Expect a fun ride as usual.
 
Wear a helmet,
Bring water to drink,
Check the air in your tires.

Sunset is 6:15
Civil Twilight is 6:49
Nautical Twilight is 7:28

See you on the trails,
Bob

Tuesday February 5, 2013
Starting from DQ on Caribou St between 4th & 5th Avenue NW
6:15 start time

Last week, two riders braved -26 temperature with a -40 windchill.
This week, high of -3. Hawaiian shirts and Speedos are recommended.
 
I don’t normally endorse products, but the “T-Max Heat” socks I got for christmas work excellent.
They are like having a stuffed animal on your feet, and it reminded me that my next pair of winter shoes should be a half-size larger.
Good on their own to -15 or so, I used liner socks (Peavy Mart) with them last week. Only $10/pair at Mark’s if you can still buy winter gear.
For ‘normal’ winter and spring/fall temperatures, get a pair of Merino wool socks from Boh’s. They work like magic.
 
Wear a helmet,
Bring water to drink,
Check the air in your tires.

Sunset is 6:03
Civil Twilight is 6:38
Nautical Twilight is 7:17

See you on the trails,
Bob