Primary ride leader: Fran Bevins Crowley, 502-316-8776
Distance: up to 40 miles
Pace: All Comers Ride, Gravel
Terrain: 1 - Mostly Flat, Some hills on gravel and road
Entirely on trail - no map or cue sheet required
The ride will have regrouping
Rain cancels - check Ride Announcements Forum one hour before if unsure
https://bcc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2154&club_id=740127&item_id=11721
Restroom facilities are available at the starting location
There will not be a store stop
Overall Difficulty:
Moderate
Details:
This ride is completely on roads and gravel roads. Gravel or mountain bikes will be needed as gravel and rough/slick roads will be encountered. We will travel out both legs of Indian Creek Road and to the Copperas Creek boat put-in and back to the parking lot.
MAP LINK IS BELOW.
Due to COVID ongoing, this is a hybrid ride to allow BCC members an opportunity to ride with other members of their choosing and at a time that is convenient for them and be covered by the BCC's insurance as would normally be done during a BCC group ride. There will be no designated ride leader(s) for this ride and riders may choose to ride the route in its entirity or part of it on Monday.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
To be covered by the BCC's insurance ALL BCC MEMBERS MUST REGISTER FOR THE RIDE. Following completion of the ride, registered BCC members will need to let me know that you completed the ride and what your mileage is.
RIDE CREDIT
You should inform me of the completion of your ride within 24 hours. I will then complete a ride sheet with your name and mileage and submit it to our stats team.
RIDING WITH OTHERS
While riding by yourself is allowed, the BCC strongly recommends you ride with at least one other person or a group of up to 10.
RIDERS SHALL NOT COME TO A BCC APPROVED RIDE IF THEY DO NOT FEEL GOOD, HAVE BEEN RUNNING A FEVER, OR HAVE AN ACTIVE CASE OF COVID-19 (THIS INCLUDES HYBRID RIDES). RIDERS ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES (CURRENTLY 6 FEET). MASKS ARE RECOMMENDED AT THIS TIME IF YOU ARE WITHIN 6 FEET OF SOMEONE WHO IS NOT FROM YOUR HOUSEHOLD. MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED
WHILE YOU RIDE.
RECOMMENDED RIDER ACTIONS
Emergency contact information should be carried with you (this should be normal)
Have an emergency back up who can come and get if necessary.
Have water, food, etc, for the ride. Take more water/electrolytes when heat index above 85 degrees F.
Have spare tubes, tools, etc.
Take photos and share on BCC Facebook page, if you wish.
Since this is a HYBRID RIDE, each rider is expected to make contingencies fo mechanical breakdowns on their own or within the group they are riding. The hybrid leader is not responsible for support.
ACCIDENTS
If there is an accident and you need either medical assistance or need to report to law enforcement, dial 911 for emergency assistance. As soon as possible, you will need to contact Fran Bevins Crowley, 502-316-8776, in order to complete the accident reports for insurance.
Links:
Red River Gravel and Road
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36960689