RIDE NAME: MRPark-Mills River & Roads to Nowhere
RIDE LEADER: Dawn Barr, 828-845-2201
RIDE DATE AND TIME: Sunday, Feb 23, Noon
RIDE START LOCATION: Mills River Park, 124 Town Center Dr, Mills River, NC, 28759
RWGPS LINKS:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44477845
RIDE DESCRIPTON: This is a "mostly flat" route (50 miles, 2,859 ft of elevation, 57 ft/mile) around Mills River with several out and back sections. We'll have a short break to regroup at Mills River Ingles (mile 27). This route is very easy to cut short - just turn around early or skip any of the out and back sections.
I plan to ride around a 15 mph avg pace - C+ Pace. This is a DROP Ride although we can regroup on the out and back sections and at Ingles. 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 at the far parking lot just beyond the library (free EV charging).
HYDRATION, NOURISHMENT AND AVAILABILITY OF RESTROOMS: Restrooms and water available at Mills River Park. Mid-point rest stop (mile 27) at Ingles.
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.
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