Primary ride leader: Mark Davidson (859)749-2034
Distance: Options for 30 or 44 miles
Pace: B pace (14-16 mph)
This ride is open to all BCC members and guests ages 18 and older.
Terrain: Strenuous climbs (2), Rolling hills alongside Red River
Overall Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous
Ride will have regrouping.
Rain cancels - check Forum on bgcycling.net one hour before if unsure.
https://www.bgcycling.net/content.aspx?page_id=2154&club_id=740127&item_id=11721
Restroom facilities are available near the start.
Store stops are available if needed.
This ride is all on pavement.
Two mileage options - 30 miles and 44 miles.
Beat the heat - start at 8:30 a.m. The ride begins at the Park and Ride next to the GoTime station at the Slade exit (exit 33) off the Mountain Parkway. It immediately climbs to Tunnel Ridge Road and on to Pine Ridge before heading into the Gorge. Stop at The Brick for a coffee and/or muffin, brownie, etc. Then out to Sky Bridge and down the hill (SLOWLY) to ride alongside the river before climbing to Nada tunnel and back to Slade for 30 miles. Not ready to quit? Ride back up to The Brick, this time for ice cream. Then straight back down Route 15 to Slade for 44 miles.
Bring a light for the Nada tunnel.
Restrooms are available at the start.
Map of route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51257110 30 miles
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51986692. 44 miles