By Jodi Pope-Pfingston
The Slowspokes group is off to a great start! Anndra, Marion, and I share ride leader responsibilities for this ride, enabling a No Rider Left Behind policy intended to provide beginning riders with a sense of security, as well as a more sedate pace for experienced riders who prefer to sit back and enjoy the ride. This mixture of seasoned and beginning riders has created a great opportunity for new riders to learn cycling safety and etiquette and the chance to familiarize themselves with safe cycling routes in and around Bloomington.
With only two rides cancelled so far due to Spring rains, the group has enjoyed three rides, including the Waterworks ride, a trip to Pine Grove, and a route south that included a return trip along the Clear Creek Trail and the B-Line trail. We have seen riders ranging in age from 14 to 67 and have ridden a total of 45 miles. A great beginning for this new group ride, and we have the whole summer in front of us!
