Primary ride leader: Mark Davidson (859)749-2034
Distance: Options for 30 or 44 miles
Pace: B pace (14-16 mph)
Terrain: Strenuous climbs (3), 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.
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.
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 the whoop-dee-doos to Sky Bridge and down Sky Bridge 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.
A light for the Nada tunnel is highly recommended.
This ride is all on pavement, but it's rough in spots.
Map of route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51257110 30 mile
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51986692 44 mile