Xcelerated Intensity Training: Lactate Express (Strenuous)

Let's meet at the East Parking Lot of the Black Diamond Open Space Area. Be there, ready to go at the time listed above. We will start with a required safety briefing, and roll out when that's done.  All riders must attend the safety briefing to participate.

This is a XITLE training ride. We will ride at pace (between 20-22 mph) for most of the ride except when climbing. Expect a bit of a slow down in Maple Valley and Black Diamond due to busy intersections, but otherwise we should be able to maintain speed.

We will climb and descend hills at our own pace, and we will only regroup once at mile 10.

Restrooms are available at the start. There are no stops during the ride for food/water or restroom, bring what you need.

Bring a spare tube and tools to fix a flat, just in case. Other things to bring: phone; ID; cash and/or credit card; ORCA card; water and a small snack. Please have full fenders if the roads are wet, or you may be asked to ride at the rear of the group.

Note: If weather conditions meet the weather cancellation criterion listed in the Weather Status or if there are unforeseen hazardous riding conditions or other unexpected events, the Ride Leader will cancel the ride and all registered riders will be sent a notification email. If the ride is cancelled at least two hours before the start, Ride Leader(s) will not be at the start location. Please check before leaving for the ride.

We hope you can join us!