Winter is back! The Uptown Cycles Winter Computrainer sessions are under way, base mileage is being gobbled up, and the sh*t talking is well and truly formed. Lots of sun, cold, and wind (aka, Kryptonite) on tap for the weekend:

SATURDAY
930a, Uptown Cycles Winter Bike League. Meet at the front of the shop, 1432 W. Morehead. ‘A’ Group – “Show’n'Go”, 50′ish miles, 17-19mph avg. ‘B’ Group goes “No Drop”, 35 miles, 15-17mph avg. Look for a small group to spin over from Noda at 9a.

10a, Polar Bear Metric. That time of year again, kids. The Rocky River Road Club is hosting the 14th annual Polar Bear Metric in Davidson. 10am start. Last year saw cold temps, a mid ride blizzard, and a lot of tough riding. Registration is here. Look for the group to caravan from Smelly Cat at 830. If you’re going, please be there by 815a.

SUNDAY
10a, 36th Street Racing Sunday Ride. *Note, bridge at Cal Bost Rd is out. Detour directly to Zion Church Rd from Flowes Store. Group departs 10am from the corner of 36th & Yadkin. 53miles. Group stop at Stallings Road Park. Group stop at corner of Pine Church Rd and Flowes Store Rd. Lead/chase split at Flowes Store Rd, chase group will ride no drop (18-19mph) and sweep the route. Store stop at Camp Stewart Rd & Harrisburg Rd. Sprint at Orr Rd. Pub finish at Growlers Pourhouse for $2.50 Rangers and Fat Tires courtesy New Belgium Brewery.

Please come prepared. Cell phone, food, water, cue sheet, route & pace familiarity, ID, and cash are always good things to have on your person no matter the distance. Cyclists ride at their own risk, roads are not closed for cyclists. We do our best to make sure everyone gets home in one piece, but it can be tough to account for all. The ride is NO GO if it’s raining. Route details below: