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RIDE NAME:  HDQ-Campbell's Covered Bridge 41

RIDE LEADER: Dawn Barr, 828-845-2201

RIDE DATE AND TIME:  Friday, Feb 21, 12:30PM

RIDE START LOCATION:  Hotel Domestique, 10 Rd of Vines, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

RWGPS LINKS: 
 

41 Mile Option:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12598187   

33 Mile Option:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12280756

RIDE DESCRIPTON: It's looking slightly warmer and less windy in SC on Friday.  I'm planning to ride the 41-mile route but if it's not quite as warm as anticipated, may opt for the 33-mile route. This is a scenic ride over rolling hills to Campbell's Covered Bridge. The decision point for the short vs long route is at mile 14.  We'll stop for a short regrouping break at Campbell's Covered Bridge (mile 22).  I plan to ride at a 14.5 mph avg due to the rolling hills and cooler temps. This is a 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 in the empty field at the NE corner of Old US 25 Hwy and Chinquapin Rd.

HYDRATION, NOURISHMENT AND AVAILABILITY OF RESTROOMS:  Restrooms available at Hotel Domestique.  Bring snacks and water.

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 (and SC) is a very large area and some places could be sunshine and other places bad weather.