With the perfect combination of weather, running bikes, and an awesome crew of people, KMR’s first ride of the season was a blast. We started out with a nice little ride through the Vine neighborhood and down through the Kalamazoo Mall, where there were loads of people out and about. As is almost always the case, seeing a group of mopeds makes people smile. We stopped off at one of our favorite watering holes, Tibb’s Brewing Company, where Sam the bartender was happy to see us. We headed back to the shop, and while Chad grilled up some porkchops, Gee lead another quick little ride around Bronson Parkway and the Winchell neighborhood. It was particularly beautiful to see the twilight reflecting off Pike’s Pond as we rode.

Lots of fun, and the first of many this season!

In attendance:
Chad
Frank
Chopper Brad
Ron
Lynch
Gee
Patrick
Sarah
Rebecca
Lauren
Hector

First Ride Stats:
Total distance: 12.19 km (7.6 mi)
Moving time: 23:24
Average speed: 5.76 km/h (3.6 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 31.26 km/h (19.4 mi/h)
Max speed: 31.26 km/h (19.4 mi/h)
Fastest pace: 1:55 min/km (3:05 min/mi)
Max elevation: 226 m (740 ft)
Min elevation: 197 m (645 ft)
Elevation gain: 124 m (408 ft)

Second Ride Stats:
Total distance: 14.68 km (9.1 mi)
Moving time: 37:04
Average speed: 13.44 km/h (8.4 mi/h)
Max speed: 23.75 km/h (14.8 mi/h)
Average pace: 4:28 min/km (7:11 min/mi)
Average moving pace: 2:32 min/km (4:04 min/mi)
Fastest pace: 2:32 min/km (4:04 min/mi)
Max elevation: 307 m (1007 ft)
Min elevation: 199 m (652 ft)
Elevation gain: 242 m (793 ft)