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OFT-Dollar General 42/31 Wed Oct. 1, 10 AM Level 5/6
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Date and Time

Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM

Location

Hillman Beer 59 Commerce St, Old Fort, NC 28762
USA

Additional Info

OFT-Dollar General 42/31

Event Contact(s)

Lewis Insler
Ride Leader

Category

BRBC Ride

Registration Info

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About this event

RIDE NAME & ROUTE:OFT-Dollar General 42/31

RIDE DESCRIPTION:  This ride was part of the recent Cycle n Suds. It goes through McDowell County and at mile 9.5 you can cut off about 10 miles with one turn, or do the entire route. Either way I hope you'll also plan to join us at Hillman for some post ride food and drink.
I already know of three people doing the shorter route and I plan to do the longer at around 13.5-14.5 average pace.
THIS IS A NO DROP RIDE

Ride starts at Hillman  Beer, 59 Commerce St, Old Fort, NC 28762

Ride Level Characteristics from Choosing a BRBC Ride

Levels 5 & 6

Rides at these levels are typically somewhat shorter than the higher levels and will usually be “no-drop”, with more frequent regrouping and a rest stop if the route permits. Climbing can be extremely variable and pace lining will be infrequent, but good bike handling skills are needed. Some rides may have a sweep. Level 5 & 6 rides are usually vigorous workouts requiring a good level of fitness, but with less intensity and more socializing than the levels above. E-bikes are a little bit more common than levels 3 & 4, as riders also try to remain at their accustomed levels.


Registration is optional - but PLEASE REGISTER so others can see who is riding.  


PARKING CONSIDERATIONS: Park in the gravel lot for Hillman Brewery..

HYDRATION, NOURISHMENT AND AVAILABILITY OF RESTROOMS:  Unlike at Cycle n Suds, THE RESTROOMS AT HILLMAN WILL NOT BE OPEN. Use restrooms at local gas stations and coffee shops. The Dollar General at mile 19.7 (about where the two routes reconnect) has food and water and I think it has a public restroom.

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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