For a slower version of this ride see Sunday Ride II.

Ride Type: Progressive fitness systems training

Start Locations:
(1) MacDonald's, Fury & Jamacha, East County;
MAP Ride Start:

(2) North Park Community Park, North Park;
MAP Ride Start:

Start Time: 7:45 AM to 9:00 AM. See below.

Finish Time: Noon to 3:00 PM. See below.

Distance: 45 to 90+ miles (You always have the 45-mile option.)

Climbing: 4,000 to 7,500 feet (You always have the 4,000 foot option.)

Difficulty: Moderately hard to very hard

Riders: 30-80

Ride Coach: Rob Panzera, robert@cyclingcampsandiego.com

Ride Schedule: October 4, 2009 to February 14, 2010

Week-by-week TRAINING SCHEDULE

Map images from Garmin 301 and Ben Weaver

Great Western Loop   2.9 megabytes

Weather May Cancel
Hypothermia is a risk on winter rainy days in the East County.
Greater than 50% probability of rain will cancel the coaching on this ride.

Ride Description

(1) Ride the Great Western, leaving McDonald's at Fury and Jamacha (take 94 East to Jamacha) in Rancho San Diego at 9:00 AM, back at 12:00-1:00 PM for coffee.

(2) Ride from North Park Community Park (Oregon St and Howard Ave, 7:45 AM) in through La Mesa to MacDonald's, meeting up with the 9:00 AM group. Then ride the Great Western. Long endurance group option to return home directly or ride Lyons Valley, Lawson Valley, Skyline, and home. Back at 3:00 PM.

The Great Western section of the ride is structured. Workouts are for targeted systems training and progressive throughout the 20-week program. Training is co-operative rather than competitive. Professional coaching hints and tips are given at regrouping points. Faster riders are encouraged to turn around, safely, at regrouping points and ride back to the slowest riders for extra mileage and climbing.

Recommendations: A minimum of a 39-27 is suggested in order to be able to perform the workouts properly. Riders should be able to climb Torrey Pines (the outside route, from the parking lot driveway to flashing light) in less than 9 minutes to feel comfortable in the group.

GREAT WESTERN RIDE RELEASE

Release Form as of October 20, 2009

Please accept my riding, training, and/or bike fitting with Robert Panzera and/or his coaching associates and the Cyclo-Vets and/or its coaching associates. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM RELEASING ROBERT PANZERA AND HIS COACHING ASSOCIATES, RESPECTIVE AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SPONSORS, AND AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY "RELEASEES") FROM LIABILITY.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM RELEASING THE CYCLO-VETS AND ITS COACHING ASSOCIATES, RESPECTIVE AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SPONSORS, AND AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY "RELEASEES") FROM LIABILITY.

THIS RELEASE IS A CONTRACT WITH LEGAL CONSEQUENCES. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

I hereby freely agree to and make the following contractual representations and agreements. I acknowledge that cycling is an inherently dangerous sport and fully realize the dangers of participating in bicycle rides and/or training and FULLY ASSUME THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH PARTICIPATION INCLUDING, by way of example, and not limitation, the following: the dangers of collision with pedestrians, vehicles, other riders, and fixed or moving objects; the dangers arising from surface hazards, equipment maladjustment and/or failure, inadequate safety equipment, THE RELEASEES' OWN NEGLIGENCE, and weather conditions; and the possibility of serious physical and/or mental trauma or injury associated with athletic training and/or cycling competition.

For myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, assignees, and successors in interest (collectively "Successors") I HEREBY WAIVE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE TO INDEMNIFY AND NOT TO SUE the Releasees and/or the sponsors of this event, the organizer and any promoting organizations, property owners, law enforcement agencies, all public entities, special districts and properties, and their respective agents, officials, and employees through or by which events are held, (the foregoing are also collectively deemed to be Releasees), FROM ANY and all rights and CLAIMS INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE RELEASEES' OWN NEGLIGENCE, which I have or which may hereafter accrue to me and from any and all damages which may be sustained by me directly or indirectly in connection with, or arising out of, my participation in or association with rides or training, or travel to or return from rides or training. I agree it is my sole responsibility to be familiar with ride courses, the Releasee's rules, and any special regulations for rides or training.

I understand and agree that situations may arise during rides which may be beyond the immediate control of any organizers, and I must continually ride so as to neither endanger myself nor others. I accept responsibility for the condition and adequacy of my equipment. I will ride wearing a helmet that can protect against serious head injury, and assume all responsibility and liability for the selection of such a helmet. I have no physical or medical condition which to my knowledge, would endanger myself or others if I participate in events, or would interfere with my ability to participate in events.

I agree to and grant release for the use of any photographic images of myself that may be taken during riding or training with Robert Panzera and/or his coaching associates and the Cyclo-Vets and/or its coaching associates.

I agree, for myself and my successors, that the above representations are contractually binding, and are not mere recitals, and that should I or my successors assert my claim in contravention of this agreement, the asserting party shall be liable for the expenses (including legal fees) incurred by the other party or parties in defending, unless the other party or parties are finally adjudged liable on such claim for willful and wanton negligence.

This release is valid indefinitely. This agreement may not be modified orally, and a waiver of any provision shall not be construed as a modification of any other provision herein or as a consent to any subsequent waiver or modification. Every term and provision of this agreement is intended to be severable. If any one or more of them is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that shall not affect the other terms and provisions, which shall remain binding and enforceable.