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Tour de Seashore 2021 Day 1 - Evening Tour (ET) at Assateague Seashore MD
Event Organizer - Jef Crew
When is the last time you rode to the beach - And with wild horses? Grab your bike, suntan lotion (and maybe bug spray?), lights, and sunhat for a 13 mile evening tour of Maryland's Assateague Island National Seashore. This is tour 1 of 3 over the holiday weekend. See also:
Tour de Seashore 2021 Day 2 - Ocean City Boardwalk to Delaware State Park Beach
Tour de Seashore 2021 Day 3 - Impromptu Tour (ITs) at the Seashore
Route is all hard pavement (wide tires not necessary...unless you want to ride on the beach), 60% bikeway, and comes with CycleNuts' 50% downhill guarantee. Expect an easy pace of 11 MPH or less. Allow ample time for sight-seeing, picture taking, and relaxation. Tasty refreshment spot along the way(RSVP for details).
Points of interest: Assateague Island National Seashore, its wild horses, and other wildlife (https://www.nps.gov/asis/index.htm), Atlantic Ocean, and beautiful ocean side scenery.
State in an email if interested in forming a carpool, caravan, or sharing overnight or travel accommodations. Those sharing an interest in these options will be put in touch with each other through a group email.
STARTing spot and tasty midway stop details are revealed with your ticket purchase. Watch the email address you have associated with CycleNuts for last minute changes, tour updates and helpful reminders. This is a rain or shine event except for dangerous weather conditions, such as a hurricane, tornado, or lightning storms which will trigger either a reschedule or tour credits for a future event.
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CycleNuts Destination Tours
Q: How interesting! I've yet to do a destination ride like this and am interested! Is this a trip all gear has to be packed on board for 3 days?
A: Great question! This adventure is three tours in three days that all start and end in a regionally central area. The starting/ending points of each tour are all within a 20-minute drive of each other. The general plan is for all to arrange their transportation to and their accommodations in the destination area. Except for the actual three tours, attendees are at will to do as they please.
In this destination area – Ocean City, Maryland - there are several hotels/motels, Airbnbs, and campgrounds. Since it is a popular area, it is a solid idea to book/reserve early.
If an attendee is interested in sharing transportation and/or accommodations, they can simply send an email stating so and their email address will be added to a group email so that each can get in contact with one another to sort out options and details.
Please feel free to ask more questions or add suggestions.
Jef at CycleNutsUSA@gmail.com
More great questions and answers at CycleNuts FAQs page
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CycleNuts Suggested Coronavirus Defense Strategy - Here is a safe social distancing strategy to practice on tour at starting spots and tasty stops during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. For the safety, consideration, and well-being of all it is a great idea to consider the following:
1. Small group rides with individuals other than family members and close contacts CAN BE RISKY. Risk can be mitigated with basic risk management guidelines and procedures in place. 2. All riders should be symptom free for at least 14 days prior to any ride.3. Individuals with flu like symptoms or preexisting medical conditions should be discouraged from participating.4. Ensure riders are aware of the proper physical distancing policies and procedures. ❖ Note: USA Cycling recommends riding by side or more than 20 feet behind (about a pickup truck length). 5. Riders should be encouraged not to draft and only pass other riders if necessary.6. Riders should maintain physical distancing during breaks.7. Riders should feel free to wear a cloth face mask during the ride or during breaks (no mask shaming).8. Riders should avoid touching their mouth, nose, face, and eyes.9. Riders should wash their hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds prior to the ride (and prior to consuming refreshment during breaks) and carry hand sanitizers with them during the ride.10. Riders should avoid sharing water bottles or food.11. Riders should be informed not to spit on rides or around other riders.12. Riders should use proper cough and sneeze etiquette (cover your mouth).13. (Riders should feel free to remind each other en route to use the above safe riding considerations.)"The above recommendation source (brackets mine) are from LAB (League of American Bicyclists), American Specialty Risk Services (CycleNuts' Insurance provider), and USA Cycling: https://americanspecialty.com/lab/covid-19-return-to-ride-cycling-checklist.pdf
In a nutshell - CycleNuts is an alternative cycle touring experience where seeing and socializing take emphasis over speed and (ugh!) sweat. Join along on bikeway touring adventures to destinations near and far as we strive for the
• Goal: to create bikeway touring opportunities for cyclists of all types to enjoy together
• Mission: to encourage casual cyclists and cyclists interested in casual cycling to tour together
• Vision: a united cycling community that tours together on bikeway adventures for the holistic benefit of all
What to expect - Casual social cycle touring where exercise is optional, everybody finishes together, and nobody is dropped, abandoned, or left to fend for their self (unless they wish to be). Anticipate a slow pace under 11 mph average with CycleNuts’ 50% downhill guarantee. Sweating is optional. Pictures, merriment, and other tourist activities heartily encouraged. Allow ample time for the nature of CycleNuts tours including
• Trail-side breaks
• Eating and drinking
• Picture taking and posing
• Pacing with the slowest riders
• Looking at cool stuff along the way
• And other sorts of tourist activities – as well as unforeseen detours, breakdowns, and delays of various sorts.
Helmets are not mandatory - CycleNuts tours give preference to bikeways - bicycle trails and protected bicycle lanes. Routes may include dedicated bicycle lanes on streets, bicycle ‘friendly’ streets, and of necessity, regular streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and unpaved trails. Darkness may be experienced on evening or early morning rides. Lights in good working order at all times on CycleNuts tours are a great idea – to be seen and to see!
SAG-free - CycleNuts tours, including travel and over-night accommodations, are self-supported with the slightest of guidance. SAG is not provided. Carpools and caravans are individual choices. Emergency road support – if necessary – may be a creative, collective group effort or you may need to fend for yourself. Be prepared with options.
Recommended Gear - A cycle (uni, bi, tri, tandem, E, recumbent, or cycle/trailer rig). Protective gear of your choice. ID. Front and rear lighting. Communication device. Spare tube. Patch kit. Air pump. Wrench kit. Cycle lock. Water. Energy bar. Funds for refreshment breaks and emergencies. Sun screen. Pest repellent.
Recommended Preparation – Pre-check (before you load that bike for transport to the starting spot) brakes, tire pressure, lights, and rideability. Consider what you are wearing on tour and what you may need for changing weather conditions.
Yes – CycleNuts tour year-round.
Got questions? - Get answers! – http://CycleNuts.link FAQS
https://www.nps.gov/asis/learn/nature/horses.htm Assateague's Wild Horses
Get the postcard and mail it to yourself so you don't forget to attend!
Better yet... buy a bunch and mail them to your peeps to invite them along!