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Clingman's Dome
Primary ride leader:
Bena Halecky, (859)321-4462
Additional ride leaders: Mark Davidson (859)749-2034
Distance: 20 or 40
Pace: A/B Pace (16-18 mph)
Terrain: 6 - Significant Climbs
Cue sheet only
The ride will have regrouping
Rain cancels - check
bgcycling.org forum one hour before if unsure
Restroom facilities are available at the starting location
There will not be a store stop
Overall Difficulty:
Very strenuous
Details:
More details available from the ride leader, but this precursor to
Wednesday's Cades Cove ride is an assault of Clingman's Dome, the highest point in Tennessee at approximately 6600'. It is a 20 mile route with an average incline of 4.4% and much greater at spots near the end. It is a climber's climb. Group may SAG down depending on conditions and traffic on the day. Details are in planning stage. See Bena if you are interested.