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Level 3, 10:30a, Brevard-BigHill-DuPont, 40mi@76ft/mi
Location
Silvermont Mansion
364 E Main St
Brevard, NC
USA
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About this event
Sunday forecast is fairly warm and dry but with pretty strong NW winds. This route should have hills blocking at least some of the wind.
NOTES:
• Ample parking and restrooms at the start.
• The Big Hill Climb on East Fork Rd is hard. It's actually a series of 3 climbs, the first being the hardest with a shortish ~15% section. The first climb up the steep side of Walnut Hollow will be a good warm-up for Big Hill—the wind should help push you up that.
• Level 3 target pace for this much climbing is 14.2–14.9mph average for the whole ride. Art hopes to be in that range.
• Possible rest stop at Cedar Mtn Outpost ~mile 18.4. I think Creekside Market is closed.
• 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.
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