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Ride Red Road

When:
Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 9:30 AM
Where:
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
2135 Natural Bridge State Park Road
Slade, KY  40376

Additional Info:
Category:
Weekly Ride
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

Meet at the picnic shelter/miniature golf.

 

Primary ride leader: Mark Davidson, (859)749-2034 Additional ride leaders: Paul Rawlings & Bena Halecky

 

Distance: 35 and up to 48 mile options

Pace: B/C Pace (12-14 mph), B Pace (14-16 mph)

Terrain: 5 - Hilly, 6 - Significant Climbs
Map and cue sheet both provided
The ride will have regrouping,
The ride is swept
Rain cancels - check bgcycling.org forum one hour before if unsure
Restroom facilities are available at the starting location
There will not be a store stop

 

Overall Difficulty:

Strenuous to very strenuous

 

Details:

Our weekly "easy" route through the Gorge, climbing from Slade to Pine Ridge and descending Sky Bridge Hill. Offshoot options available to add some climbing miles if you like. *The new 11 mile loop addition includes 1.5 miles on hard-packed limestone/gravel* (Group decides). Shortest possible route is 35 miles.

Mark plans a slow B/C pace for the climbing challenged, Paul leads the faster B/C and Bena leads the fast pace.

Bring climbing gears and a light for the Nada Tunnel.

 

Links:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14590163

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22234793