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48Th Annual Red River Rally - Sunday

When:
Sunday, October 08, 2017, 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM
Where:
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
2135 Natural Bridge State Park Road
Slade, KY  40376

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Patrick Wesolosky
Category:
Event Ride
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
No Fee
48th Annual Red River Rally
NOTE - Please go to Saturday's page to register for the ride.


Join us for Kentucky's oldest continuously organized bicycle ride. Since 1970 the Bluegrass Cycling Club has hosted the Red River Rally. We welcome you to take part in out 48th ride through the Red River Gorge.
 


 NOTE:  Online registration closes October 3, 2017. 
 
Saturday, October 7th, 2017
Join us in our annual celebration of the fall season! We invite you ride back in time as you climb the old logging road to the hundred plus year old historic 900-foot long Nada Tunnel, enter into the valley of the Red River Gorge where you will roll through towering cliffs and massive boulders formed seven million years ago, ride past wonders of nature Raven Rock, Chimney Top Rock and Tower Rock, as you climb your way up to Sky Bridge for a snack. Ride the ridges of Pine Ridge, past Parched Corn Creek and Zachariah.Finish the 38 mile hilly loop back at Natural Bridge or continue on to Lee County and into the charming town of Beattyville and back for the 65 mile loop.

 

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at shelter #2 by the sky-lift parking lot at the Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade, Kentucky.  Wheels roll at 10:00 AM.


Sunday, October 8th, 2017

Come and join our Sunday ride. You have four great routes to choose from: 34, 42, 43 & 50 miles. The 34 & 42 mile routes are rolling and scenic with a few climbs, while the 43 & 50 mile routes are more challenging with a number of tougher climbs that take you to Furnace KY in Estill County! The 42 and 50 mile routes will have riders pedaling through Clay City KY, before crossing the Red River and rolling back up the valley.

 

Registration begins at 8:30am at shelter #2 by the sky-lift parking lot at the Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade, Kentucky. Wheels roll at 10:00am.

 

Registration covers hot beverages prior to the ride, snacks, drinks, lunch, and sag service. Get there early!

 

* REFUNDS: There are no refunds for the RRR.*