RIDE NAME: Oskar Blues Etowah 45, 44.8mi/2226'
RIDE LEADER: Dawn Barr, 828-845-2201, dcbarr@live.com
• Be sure to add my phone number if you are carrying a cell phone, in case you have an emergency or get separated from the group.
RIDE DATE AND TIME: Monday, Dec 30, 11:00AM
RIDE START LOCATION: Oskar Blues Brewery, 342 Mountain Industrial Dr, Brevard, NC
RWGPS LINK: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49334184
RIDE DESCRIPTON: Ride starts at Oskar Blues Brewery, Brevard, NC. This ride goes through the French Broad River Valley to Etowah and beyond. Mostly flat with a few hills - Ray Hill is included. This route has several loops so it's easy to cut short. Rest stops available at Mills River Brewing (mile 19) and Etowah Park (mile 33).
This is a C+ Pace (15 avg mph), DROP Ride. Always ensure you have the route and are fully self-sufficient to complete the ride on your own and have the ride leader's cell number if dropped.
PARKING CONSIDERATIONS: Park away from entrances.
HYDRATION, NOURISHMENT AND AVAILABILITY OF RESTROOMS: Restrooms available at start.
EQUIPMENT: Helmets and water bottles are mandatory. Have the route on your bike computer, phone, or printed cue sheet. Front facing headlights and rear blinking lights are highly recommended for this ride and required on the Blue Ridge Parkway unless appropriate reflectors are attached. Your bike must be equipped with the necessary lights or reflectors in accordance with applicable North Carolina and federal law and statutes governing bicycles. You should be fully self-sufficient for repair of flat tires or small mechanical issues.
NOTE: All rides leave promptly at the time stated. Give yourself enough time (at least fifteen minutes) to get your bike unloaded and all geared up!
WEATHER: Please remember if the weather looks "iffy" or gets bad before the start date and time, then the ride leaders may not be there and you will be riding on your own. We will try to send out an email if that happens, but Western NC is a very large area and some places could be sunshine and other places bad weather.