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Level 3, 12:00p, BMP-Fletcher-Edneyville, 39mi@60ft/mi
Location
Bill Moore (Fletcher) Community Park
85 Howard Gap Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
USA
Registration Info
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About this event
The forecast I see now has showers ending by 8a in Fletcher. The route goes over and back Terry's Gap, and in between past giant cattle statues, through apple orchards and Fruitland Baptist College, and past Stone Ashe Vineyard.
Let me know if you'd like to lead at a different pace and I'll add you.
NOTES:
• Plenty of parking and restrooms available at the start.
• Two climbs over Terry's Gap: going 1.3mi/325'; returning 0.7mi/215'
• Level 3 target pace for this much climbing is 15.0–15.8mph average for the whole ride. If the number of riders warrants, we'll split into groups at the start with faster riders encouraged to go in the front group(s). Your humble ride leader will ride with the last group and try to hit the target pace.
• No real rest stop planned. We pass a little convenience store ~mile 18 but no restroom there.
• This is a REGROUP ride. We'll stop and regroup periodically, but won't wait forever for someone way behind. Ensure you have the route and are fully self-sufficient to complete the ride if you get too far behind. Please call, though, if you get lost or have a problem.
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 leader(s) may not be there and you will be riding on your own. It's always a good idea to check the calendar entry for updates the morning of the ride. Use your own judgement whether it's suitable to ride.
WAIVER: If you are not a BRBC member or have not signed the waiver and release of liability within the last year, please click the box below to complete the form online:
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