Primary ride leader:
Libby Barnes, 859-388-4679
Additional ride leaders:
Mark Fielder (C Co-Ride Leader 859-245-5128), Chris Wilhite (BC Co-Ride Leader 859-553-1020), Stephen Drury (B Co-Ride Leader 859-333-2063), and Mitchell Jones (AB Co-Ride Leader 270-313-4107). Please contact Libby, check the BCC's calendar, or review the BCC's Facebook’s page closer to ride time for more information about the ride leaders for this Hillapalooza Ride #1 (in Nic Vegas).
Distance:
We will have the following distances and elevations for this ride:
C: 24 miles 1364 elevation
BC: 25 miles 1504 elevation
B: 29 miles 2727 elevation
AB: 30 miles 2983 elevation
A: 35 miles 3410 elevation
Please contact Libby, check the BCC's calendar, or review the BCC's Facebook’s page closer to ride time for more information about the ride distances for this Hillapalooza Ride #1 (in Nic Vegas).
Pace:
C Pace (10-12 mph), B/C Pace (12-14 mph), B Pace (14-16 mph), A/B Pace (16-18 mph), A Pace (18-20 mph)
Terrain: 1 - Mostly Flat, 2 - Easy Rollers, 3 - Moderate Rollers, 4 - Strenuous Rollers, 5 – Hilly
Map and cue sheet both
The ride will have regrouping, The ride is swept
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:
If you wish to spin at a more relaxed pace through tranquil country sides or push yourself to the max while you slay hills - we have you covered. The paces (mph) for the faster groups for Nic Vegas are based upon effort and terrain; and will generally be a bit lower in comparison to the paces (mph) for the same groups of other rides of similar distances. Please contact Libby, check the BCC's calendar, or review the BCC's Facebook’s page closer to ride time for more information about the overall difficulty of this Hillapalooza Ride #1 (in Nic Vegas).
Details:
Happy glorious Tuesday! If you are not doing any of the other fabulous rides, we hope you will bring your smiles and bikes our way this evening for the Hillapalooza Ride #1 of our third annual Hillapalooza Challenge! Awesome cycling, cold drinks, a slew of snacks, and cheer will be overflowing. There will be an assortment of paces, distances, and terrain (from mostly flat to hi-hi-hi-hi-hilly). Thus, if you want to immerse yourself in the scenery or challenge yourself to the fullest – we hope you will join us.
Please park in the public parking lot directly beside The Alternative Jewelry Shop (118 ½ North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY). A restroom will be available in the back of T.A.J.S. Maps and cue sheets will be provided. Announcements will commence at a SPECIAL TIME at 6:10 PM and we plan to roll at a SPECIAL TIME at 6:15 PM. We would love your company! Woo-hoo!
* We hope you will also consider joining us for Hillapalooza Ride #2 which is scheduled on Tuesday, August 8. If you complete both Hillapalooza Rides (no matter the distance or pace), you will receive a handmade clay magnet by artist Mitzi Fallis Lutes of Lucto Pottery.
Links:
C: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28522571
BC: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28743755
B: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40143465
AB: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43691777
A: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30500555
All routes can be shortened or altered if needed. Please contact Libby, check the BCC's calendar, or review the BCC's Facebook’s page closer to ride time for more information about the map and cue sheet links for this Hillapalooza Ride #1 (in Nic Vegas).