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The Winter Bike League is a series of winter training rides that take place in Athens, Georgia during December, January and February. These Events take place every Saturday and start at Sunshine Cycles at 10 a.m. ewt (eastern window time). All rides in December will be 3-4 hours (or less in cases of inclement weather).

These rides are not designed to drop riders. Rides are ridden at a steady tempo, not too fast, not too slow. These rides are designed to be smooth and steady. We typically average about 20 miles per hour, shop to shop. Maps are available on the website for every ride, buth text and interactive. Print one and put it in ye pocket. Please ride safely and obey all rules of the road. Look at four ye brothers and sisters. 

We ride double or single file at all times. Pay attention, stay awake, don't daydream about the glory days. We have the best structured training ride series on the planet. There ain't no entry fee--just show up with your steed (and a few essentials listed below) and ride.

We do not have many rules, and if you will follow the guidelines below, you will have a successful WBL ride. Ride two abreast at all times, especially when first departing. Obey all rules of the road. (Red lights and stop signs). If the pack splits on the way out of town, don't worry (be happy), we'll regroup. We may go single file from time to time for safety reasons or other reasons. Keep your eyes and ears open. Look out for yourbrothers and sisters.

  • Helmets - HELMETS ARE MANDATORY.  Also, bring money, food, drink, spare tubes, adequate clothing, and a helmet. We generally have 1 pre-announced store stop.
  • Sign in. No sign in, no point.
  • Parking - park in bank parking lot fer free.
  • No whining. You may pray silently for forgiveness, but ye is a Zealot, so get tough feller.
  •  You ride at your own risk. You assume all risk of injuries. You are expected to ride safely at all times. Look at for the other person. You undertsand that sometimes crashes happen.
  • All Attack Zones and Sprint Zones are stated on this site and announced before each ride. A whistle blows to signal the entry into an Attack Zone. Attack early and face disqualification. Sprint and attack at your own risk.
  • YELLOW LINE MUST BE OBSERVED. AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION FOR VIOLATION. NO EXCEPTIONS.  A confirmed violation for any reason will result in complete D.Q. We cannot tolerate a yellow line infraction. PLEASE RESPECT THE INTEGRITY OF THESE RIDES AND DO NOT CROSS THE YELLOW LINE.
  • Store stop - We will have one pre-announced store stop on all rides. Bring money.
  • Pee breaks - The first is an hour after take-off. The front of the pack will slow down briefly to allow all those who have stopped to rejoin. You may pee at any time at your own risk (if you can chase back on). PEE BEFORE WE START! PEE AT THE STORE STOP.
  • Sag - If you flat, you will get picked up, change your flat in the truck, and get dropped out when ready. The follow vehicle is not for dropped riders. If you do fall off, don't worry. Pull out your map (available at start of ride) and have a great ride. The Pack will keep moving forward at all times, except store stops.
  • Tip the sag driver - (else the driver might not see you when you flat). Tools and spare wheels may be placed in sag.
  • Points - We have a handicapped points system that allows Cat. 3s, 4s, Vets and Females to compete on an equal footing with Pros, 1's and 2's. See the Points and Prizes page for a complete breakdown on points and how toearn them. 2 points for signing in and riding always.
  • Please show respect to motorists. Please show respect for the communities we cycle through by not littering, being careful where you pee, and obeying ALL RED LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS. Don't flip the eagle to cops or passing motorists (unless they deserve it).
  • Inclement weather - case of rain or other inclement weather, we may shorten or cancel a ride. But, we will always try to do a shortened ride for points and prizes. Announcements made before ride. CHECK THIS SITE. If you show up and sign in, you will get at least 1 point at all times.
  • Pull - Earn rewards in Heaven, be a pack drover. Pedal on the downhill fool. A good pack drover will always pedal, never forcing those behind to feather the brakes.
  • 12. Keep your women away from Carney!
  • 13. Have Fun! (Mandatory)!!

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