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Ride The Red - Road

When:
Wednesday, June 21, 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

Please park in the lot near the picnic shelter/miniature golf.

 

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

 

Distance: 35 or 46

Pace: B/C Pace (12-14 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 be a store stop

 

Overall Difficulty:

Strenuous to very strenuous

 

Details:

35 mile route is the scenic reverse route through the Gorge (the easy way), climbing to Pine Ridge and descending Sky Bridge hill. The 46 mile route turns off the 35 at the last bridge before the Nada Tunnel. THE 46 MILE ROUTE HAS 1.5 MILES OF HARD PACKED LIMESTONE/GRAVEL BEFORE RETURNING TO ASPHALT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE RIDE. The 46 follows North Fork Road along the river before crossing under the Mt. Parkway to Bowen and returning to Slade on Hwy 15.

*35 mile riders - lights recommended for the Nada Tunnel.*

 

Links:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22234793

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14590163