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Lost? Here's how to get to the common ride start places

Ride difficulty ratings are approximate:
#1: Family/Beginner Ride
#2: Mostly flat to rolling, up to 1/3 hills
#3: Rolling, up to 1/2 hills
#4: Rolling, mostly hills, some long, steep grades and/or long mileage
#5: Mostly long, steep hills and/or extremely long mileage.

CPSC- or Snell-approved helmets are required

All rides will begin 15 minutes after the scheduled ride time. All riders are welcome to join us!

All phone numbers are in 502 area code except where noted.

Wednesday, April 2

• 9:30 am, 20/35/50 mi. #3. Memphis Truck Plaza, Memphis, Ind. RC: Dick Williams, 426-4844.

Saturday, April 5

• 4:00 am, 400/300/200 km #5. Georgetown, Ky. RUSA Brevet. Begins at Days Inn, Exit 129 on I-75, north of Georgetown. $35 fee required. RUSA membership required. Bicycle must pass inspection (lights and reflective vests required). Rules available at: http://www.bgcycling.org/brevets/. RC: Johnny Bertrand, (502) 863-9975; Tim Chilton, 367-8946.
• 8:45 am, 30/60 mi. #3. Spring Flowers & Horse Farms Tour. Vietnam Memorial/State Library Archives parking lot near Frankfort. From Louisville take I-64 East to Exit 53B to US127 N; turn right onto KY 676 (East-West Connector); cross the Kentucky River Bridge and turn right at Coffee Tree Road; proceed to Vietnam Memorial/Library Archives parking lot. RC: Michael Crawford, 244-1213.
• 10:00 am, 20/40 mi. #3. Vettiner Park. RC: Paul Battle, 459-6973.
• 10:00 am, Spring Classic Series Shawnee Park Criterium. For information call David Blackburn at (502) 893-5941.

Sunday, April 6

• Daylight Saving Time begins. Don't forget to "spring" forward an hour.
• 12:00 pm, Spring Classic Series Waddy Road Race. For information contact Pedal Power at (859) 255-6408.
• 2:00 pm, 18/26 mi. #3. (RIF RAF). Heine Brothers' Coffee on Chenoweth Lane. RC: Lewis Miller, 897-9198.

Monday, April 7

• 6:30 pm, 12 mi. #1. Recovery Ride. St. Matthews Baptist Church on Grandview Avenue. RC: Alan Darby, 895-4904.

Tuesday, April 8

• 6:30 pm, 15/25 mi. #2. Cherokee Park Hogan's Fountain. RC: Jim Preston, 339-1637.

Wednesday, April 9

• 9:30 am, 30/40 mi. #3. 930 Franklin St. RC: Alison Ewart, 584-4222.
• 6:30 pm, 20 mi. #2. Louisville Zoo. RC: Bill Rich, 458-0670.

Thursday, April 10

• 6:30 pm, 20 mi. #1. (RIF RAF) "Wheeling Around Louisville" ride. Explore a route from Joe Ward's new book. Cherokee Park, Hogan's Fountain. RC: Donna Connell, 231-5853.

Saturday, April 12

• 10:00 am, 20/40 mi. #3. St. Matthews Baptist Church on Grandview Avenue. RC: Alan Darby, 895-4904.
• 7:00 pm, 15 mi. #1. 3rd Annual LBC Thunders Over Louisville. Distillery Commons, corner of Payne and Lexington. Ride to Thunder Over Louisville! Watch the fireworks in comfort and enjoy the ride back past the grid-locked cars. Lights recommended (a limited number available for lending). Secure indoor bike parking. RC: Earl Jones, 895-4850.

Sunday, April 13

• 2:00 pm, 15/25 mi. #3. (RIF RAF). Heine Brothers' Coffee on Chenoweth Lane. RC: Jim Preston, 339-1637.

Monday, April 14

• 6:30 pm, 12 mi. #1. Recovery Ride. St. Matthews Baptist Church on Grandview Avenue. RC: Alan Darby, 895-4904.

Tuesday, April 15

• 6:30 pm, 15/25 mi. #2. Cherokee Park Hogan's Fountain. RC: Jim Preston, 339-1637.

Wednesday, April 16

• 9:30 am, 30/60 mi. #3. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer Park. RC: Dick Williams, 426-4844.
• 6:30 pm, 15/25 mi. #3. Floyd's Fork Park. RC: Bob Schindler, 499-1995.

Thursday, April 17

• 6:30 pm, 15/30 mi. #3. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer Park. RC: A.B. Sandefur, 425-9463.

Saturday, April 19

• 4:00 am, 600/400/300/200 km. #4. Georgetown, Ky. RUSA Brevet. Begins at Days Inn, Exit 129 on I-75, north of Georgetown. $35 fee required. RUSA membership required. Bicycle must pass inspection (lights and reflective vests required). Rules available at: http://www.bgcycling.org/brevets/. RC: Johnny Bertrand, (502) 863-9975; Tim Chilton, 367-8946.
• 10:00 am, 20/40 mi. #3. Long Run Park. RC: A.B. Sandefur, 425-9463.
• 12:00 pm, Spring Classic Series L'Esprit Road Race. For information call Cary Shields at (502) 895-4812.

Sunday, April 20

**** Easter Sunday - no club rides ****

Monday, April 21

• 6:30 pm, 12 mi. #1. Recovery Ride. St. Matthews Baptist Church on Grandview Avenue. RC: A.B. Sandefur, 425-9463.

Tuesday, April 22

• 6:30 pm, 15/25 mi. #2. Cherokee Park Hogan's Fountain. RC: Tim Chilton, 367-8946.

Wednesday, April 23

• 9:30 am, 35/45 mi. #3. Long Run Park. RC: A.B. Sandefur, 425-9463.
• 6:30 pm, 20 mi. #1. (RIF RAF) "Wheeling Around Louisville" ride. Explore a route from Joe Ward's new book. Waterfront Park, Purple Lot. RC: Donna Connell, 231-5853.

Thursday, April 24

• 6:30 pm, 15/25 mi. #3. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer Park. RC: Marilee Martin, 423-0600.

Saturday, April 26

• 9:00 am, 25/50 mi. #3. St. Matthews Baptist Church on Grandview Avenue. RC: Alan Darby, 895-4904.

Sunday, April 27

• 8:00 am, 30/60/100 mi. #3. Mad Dog Tour of the Baptist Churches. Long Run Park. RC: Bill Pustow, 245-1349.
• 9:00 am, 10/25/50 mi. #3. Derby Festival Wheels of Justice Tour. Cox's Park on River Road. $25 fee required (t-shirt and lunch included). Check in begins at 8:00am; long ride starts at 9:00. RC: Lewis Miller, 897-9198. To register call 585-6980 ext. 246 or email arobbins@laslou.org
• 9:00 am, 25 mi. #2+. MS150 Training Ride #1. Scheller's Fitness and Cycling, 11520 Shelbyville Road. RC: Tom Armstrong, 245-1955.
• 2:00 pm, 15/25 mi. #3. (RIF RAF). Heine Brothers' Coffee on Chenoweth Lane. RC: Stewart Prather, 895-9094.