TNUA

Starting in October, I have been dusting off my old mountain bike, and joining a group of 40-60 other cyclists on Tuesday nights for the Tuesday Night Urban Assault ride. We meet at the Adams Street Community Center in Corn Hill, and head out for our ride promptly at 6:15pm. The rides are lead by Scott Page of Full Moon Vista Bike Shop, and Saturn of Rochester Twilight Criterium fame.

Each weeks route is different, and we never know where we are headed until we get under way. But, one thing is always known. We will find new and interesting places to explore in the city, and we will always get a great work out.

The TNUA rides are amazing. I have now seen beautiful areas of the city of Rochester that I would never have seen from a car. In addition, I have visited sections of the city that, since we are such a large group, would not be considered safe normally. The rides along the sides of the river, through the wooded trails, Highland Park, Mt Hope Avenue, Monroe Ave, Lake Ave, St Paul Blvd, U of R, and over countless bridges, walkways, stairways, and trails have opened my eyes to the fact that Rochester truly is a beautiful city. Especially after dark. Did I mention that part?? It is in the dark, and goes all winter long. October through March.

Those that attend the TNUA rides are there for the love of cycling. The group is never the same from week to week, but the spirit and atmosphere always is. A group of men and women. Old and young, who absolutely love to be on a bike. No matter the weather. I have found yet another way to love my sport of cycling.

So, if you are in the area on a Tuesday night and have 2 1/2 hours free, I encourage you to come along. I promise you an experience that will change a lot of things, both physical and mental.