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Ride Red Road

When:
Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 9:00 AM
Where:
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
2135 Natural Bridge State Park Road
Slade, KY  40376

Category:
Summer Weekly Ride
Registration is not Required

Meet in the parking lot near the picnic shelter/miniature golf.

 

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

 

Distance: 35-50

Pace: B/C Pace (12-14 mph), A/B Pace (16-18 mph)

Terrain: 4 - Strenuous Rollers, 5 - Hilly, 6 - Significant Climbs
Map and cue sheet both provided
The ride will have regrouping
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:

Slower climbers/pace can brief with Mark at 9:00 and roll at 9:05. Faster B/C and the A/B folks will brief with Paul and Bena at 9:25 and roll at 9:30. All groups should arrive at the Pine Ridge entrance to the Gorge around the same time for the "easy" way to Sky Bridge. *Optional longer route has 1.5 miles on hard packed gravel/limestone* (Group decides). If you plan to ride the 35 mile standard route, bring a light for the Nada Tunnel.  There are no stores on the route inside the Gorge, but restrooms and water are available at Gladie Visitor Center.

 

Links:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22234793

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14590163