Hello Gators,Sorry for the length of this, but please read thoroughly as it contains lots of important info and will ensure that you are up to speed with our modified workout schedule starting in April (i.e. this Wednesday); please reply back with any questions/comments... First just a reminder that this is the final week of Gator Fitness Challenge 2, which ends next Sunday, April 5 (Easter). If we get 100% participation we still have a chance to achieve 400 weeks completed as a group (and if you are not currently participating and would like to join for the final week to help us get there, let me know... the goal is to complete at least 2 hrs of run/bike/swim training with at least 30 minutes on each sport). This Wednesday, April 1 marks our transition from 100% indoor cycling/running workouts to some outdoor workouts. Starting on Thursday, April 2, our first option for Tuesday nights, Thursday nights, and Saturday mornings will be outdoor cycling or cycling/running workouts (perhaps with an occasional run only workout as well). This will be "weather permitting" so we will communicate primarily via Facebook whenever there is a change (so be sure to sign up for our group if you have not already done so). You can assume the following if we do not post a Facebook message...Monday and Wednesday morning and evening Tri Swim workouts will be the same as always... No changes to this part of the schedule.Tuesdays, 6pm-7:30pm (starting next week on April 7): Outdoor cycling/running (led by Michelle)Backup plan: 7:30pm-8:30pm spinning/running indoors at the YALSO, we are bringing back Yoga (led by Maribeth) on Tuesday nights... 8:30pm-9:15pm (Studio Room on the second floor in the middle of the track). This will take place regardless of whether the bike/run is indoors or outdoors and it replaces the strength/core sessions that we have been doing.Note for this Tuesday, March 31: We will have a regular spin/run/strength-core workout, but OPTIONALLY for anyone that would like to do so, we will also offer a Lactate Threshold Heart Rate test on the spin bikes. If you've done one before, this will be a good check to see where you are. If you have not done one, this will be a good chance to establish your zones. The side benefit of using the spin bikes is that they will compute average power, so you will have an extra metric (this should not be compared to a bike power meter as the calibration will likely be different). The test will take 30 minutes and will immediately follow the group warm-up. It will be completed in time for you to participate in the track run and strength/core workout.Thursdays, 6pm-7:30pm (starting this week on April 2): Outdoor cycling (led by Danny)... Note that the forecast for this Thursday is mid-60s and sunny, so this is likely to happen.Backup plan: 7:45pm-9:30pm: Bike trainers in Room 1 at the YSaturday mornings starting at 7:30am (end time will vary but workout will always include a 1:30 loop for anyone looking for a shorter ride; duration of full ride will vary from 3 to 6 hours): Outdoor cycling (led by Don)Backup plan: 7:30am start with bike trainers at the Y (pool deck unless communicated otherwise) Some notes for outdoor rides...Locations will be communicated in Training Peaks... Any changes will be communicated via Facebook. This Thursday's ride is scheduled to depart from the Oaks/Mill Rd. trail parking lot at 6pm.You should always plan to arrive 15 minutes before the ride start time, especially for the early season rides as we will be battling daylight. So for this Thursday, please arrive no later than 5:45pm so that you are ready to go at 6pm.We will accommodate multiple pace groups as needed.Since it's probably been a while since you've been outside, spend the next couple of days preparing...If you've been using an alternate rear wheel/tire on the trainer... Locate your outdoor wheel/tire, ensure it's road worthy, and practice changing it before 5:30pm on Thursday. Also, if you have a few extra minutes, practice changing your tube (Byron will not always be there to do it for you).Lubricate your chain.Locate your saddle bag and check it's contents... CO cartridge, patches, extra tube, tools, etc.Check tire pressure (tip: Don't pump your tires to their max pressure... If it says 120, pump it to 100-110)Locate your helmet. Do a safety inspection.Locate your sunglasses.Even if we're lucky enough to have temps in the 60s, it will feel pretty cold, so locate your warm cycling clothes including gloves.If you carry a pump, locate it.Check all of your nuts and bolts to ensure they are secure... e.g. water bottles, seat, brakes.Do a safety inspection on your shoes and cleats... Do you need new cleats?Do a safety inspection on your front tire. Don