Thursday Intermediate ride from West (XO Hotel) - 55-68km

***What*:** 55-68km intermediate, no drop ride (depending on the route). Average around 28-30kph, which means there will be sections that we will ride 32-34kph. Although we do not intend to drop anyone, be sure to download the route so that you can find your way home when you are significantly off pace.

***Where*:** meet at the XO hotel in West.

***When*:** 5.55PM meet so we can leave at 6pm sharp!

***What to bring*:** Make sure to bring layers, food, spare tube & tools and don't forget your water bottle.

***Course:*** the group can choose whether to stay
Spaarndam loops, 55km: [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/354255026](https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/354255026),
Bloemendaal, 55km: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/362148492,
Ringvaart, 68km: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/362148403

***Ride Captain:*** *Varies, will be determined before we leave*

Please ensure you know the ATAC safety rules on how to ride in groups (https://www.atac-club.nl/cycling-safe-group-riding)

Safety first. If there are more than 10 people, we will split into a slower and a faster group. Stronger riders are expected to take more turns at the front.