After a week of great weather here at HQ, we’re heading back into the rain this weekend. In preparation, Uptown Cycles has scheduled a few rainy day sessions. Check out the links below. Spots are first come first serve.

Don’t forget to check out the Tour of Qatar and Etoille de Besseges this weekend.

SATURDAY
9a, Presby Sports Medicine/Energy Cafe Team Training.

9a, Rainy Day Computrainer Classes. With sketchy weather in the forecast Chris, Robin, and the gang at Uptown Cycles are hosting Rainy Day Computrainer Sessions. There are 3 classes available with respective start times at 9a, 1030a, and 1p. Register here. First come, first serve.

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. *NOTE: Soggy weather this weekend. Make sure to call the shop. (704) 632-7440.

1030a, Rainy Day Computrainer Classes. With sketchy weather in the forecast Chris, Robin, and the gang at Uptown Cycles are hosting Rainy Day Computrainer Sessions. There are 3 classes available with respective start times at 9a, 1030a, and 1p. Register here. First come, first serve.

1p, Rainy Day Computrainer Classes. With sketchy weather in the forecast Chris, Robin, and the gang at Uptown Cycles are hosting Rainy Day Computrainer Sessions. There are 3 classes available with respective start times at 9a, 1030a, and 1p. Register here. First come, first serve.

SUNDAY
10a, 36th Street Racing Sunday Ride. *NOTE: The bridge at Cal Bost Rd is out. Detour directly to Zion Church Rd from Flowes Store or left on Sam Black Rd. 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: