Welcome to endurance central, it’s time to take your riding to the next level. The Merge powered by Formula 369 is a true endurance long ride. The group is looking to keep steady power pacing and work together to keep pressure on the pedals while we enjoy friendly DIRT chat and social nature. All are welcome, no discrimination, and friendly.

This is NOT a race chase. The D group departs first, then C, and finally B, all riding at advertised pace. This will NATURALLY create a merge/meeting of groups. When groups meet, riders choose to stay with their group and leader or merge with the faster group. Similarly, faster group riders can stay with the slower group. Riders choice.

The group leaders help maintain group cohesion, listen up for their guidance.

A couple other notes:

-30 min late join.

-Sweeps will be organized as needed.

-Climb pace will be announced by the group leader and is designed to keep the group stay together. If you want to work harder, then pull the group on the flats. The group leader and group will NOT chase those doing more than the decided climb pace.

-This ride is designed to keep you in a narrow power band, for true endurance training. This ride is NOT about climbing hard and sitting in on flats and downs.

-Being a nice human is always first priority.

-Those who train together become family. This family works together, supports each other, and cares about each other.

-Those planning to ride an average in the middle of the groups are encouraged to pick a group and stay on pace. Both groups can be pulled on the flats but spreading the group out on climbs or false flats is not appreciated. Those riding 3-3.4 can practice drafting skills with B group.