Major Does the 3M's Ride

This is a B2L2 (Bike, Butt, Legs, and Lungs) Ride

Date:  Sunday, May 31

Arrival Time:  8:30 AM for bike check

Departure Time:  9:00 AM SHARP

End Time:  2:00 PM

Start Location:  Pep Boys Auto Parts lot at 21610 S. Cicero, Matteson, IL 

Distance:  about 35 miles

Rolling Speed:  12-15 mph; Average Speed: 12 mph

No Drop Ride:  We will not leave anyone.

Ride Leader:  eD Dixon/edixon22@gmail.com/312-203-8664

For all you "city slickers" hankerin' for a ride in the country, this is your chance.  MTC3 does the 3M's is a ride beginning at Pep Boys on the Old Plank Trail (Matteson) but this time, we turn south at Ridgeland and roll country roads down to the beautiful Monee Reservoir.  Scenic and luscious in appearance, it is a perfect stop at 7 miles into the ride.  We leave Monee heading west and stay rural to the hamlet of Manhattan, a brief 12 mile jaunt with coffee and cream.  From Manhattan, we roll back east to the Sauk Reservoir, another green oasis unknown to most in the big city.  Finally, we head back north to Old Plank Trail (OPT) and Pep Boys, laughing all the way.  A 35 mile ride in the country early Sunday morning.  A great time will be had by all; no stress, no drop, and no problem.

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MAJOR TAYLOR CHICAGO RIDES! 

 http://majortaylorchicago.com/ride-rules/

 WHAT TO BRING TO AN MTC3 RIDE:

 Part of being a good cyclist is having the tools and accessories necessary to be self-sufficient, safe, and ready to ride.  Below is a general list of items to bring and a to-do list to be ready for an MTC3 ride.

 Gear Bag:  buy a gear bag (saddle bag is recommended) and stock it with the basics  – extra tube,tire tools, a small multi-tool, and either a mini-pump or a CO2 cartridge set.

 Tire Pressure:  pump your tires up before coming to the ride, or bring a floor pump that you can use in the parking lot before the ride.  If you need help, MTC3 ride leaders will be there to help you learn.

 Your bike:  Give it a quick inspection.  Spin the wheels to make sure they aren’t rubbing.  Do the gears shift accurately and easily?  Does everything seem to be in order?  This is called an ABC check.  (Air, Brakes, and Chain)

 Hydration/Food: Remember to bring water/sports drink and maybe an energy snack (bar, gel, banana, etc).

• Optional items:  The following will make your ride more enjoyable, but aren’t absolutely necessary.  Cycling gloves, sunglasses, cycling shoes and clipless pedals, padded cycling shorts.
• Be on Time:  MTC3 rides leave promptly at the advertised time.  Get to the start of the ride with plenty of time to get yourself and your bike ready to roll with soul!