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March, 2024

Saturday
2
Mills River Park
12:00 PM
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A B pace ride that generally sticks together or has a couple smaller groups based on riding speed. We travel the back scenic roads to Hendersonville. We do climb Evans road over through the Kanuga area. We return to Mills River via Davis Mountain.
Sunday
3
Etowah Park
10:00 AM
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This is a generous Metric Century, 64.8mi, 4200‘. From Etowah Park, we‘ll ride a big clockwise loop over Terrys Gap, through apple orchards to Flat Rock, and return via Kanuga Lake Rd. Terry‘s Gap is the largest climb on this route.

C+/B- Pace, Drop Ride

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45734424
Sunday
3
Alexander River Park
11:00 AM
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Starts at Alexander River Park, 2590 Old Marshall Hwy, Alexander, NC 28701. Route climbs the hills to Marshall and returns along the river. Sponsored by the Weaverville Climbing Snails. Pace will be 11-ish overall average. Slower on climbs faster on the flats
Sunday
3
Pisgah Ranger Station Back center parking lot
1:00 PM
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This is an estimated 28 mile 3100’ vertical NO DROP, casual pace Gravel ride, starting from Pisgah Ranger Station, going up Joel Branch Rd to FS 475C, down to the Fish Hatchery, then climb FS 475B (Headwater Rd), turn left 276 for 1/2 mile then rt onto Avery Creek Rd, return to Ranger Station. The group will stop at all significant intersections.
Monday
4
See the ride announcement email for location details
9:30 AM
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This ride may include Spencer Gap, Upper, Middle and Lower Spencer Branch trails with a couple water crossings. We‘ll regroup at all intersections. Plan on 2 hours of ride (moving) time.
Monday
4
Silvermont Mansion
10:00 AM
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No-Drop 36 mile ride along the French Broad River Valley. 10am start from Silvermont.
Monday
4
Cane River Park
11:30 AM
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This is the typical reverse Jack‘s Creek ride with a spicy little climb up N. Bee Branch Road. The view from the top makes it worth the effort.
Tuesday
5
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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41012736?privacy_code=H7y44jbhrimUHBJW 39.6 miles & 3516‘. Route sourced from Club Route Library
Tuesday
5
Guion Farms Parking Area DuPont State Forest
2:00 PM
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13.7 mile 1770’ NO DROP MTB Ride, starting from Guion Farms Parking Lot. We will hit some of the best descents in DuPont, trying for a “spirited” pace. We will regroup at all major intersections. Route: From Guion, take Sky Valley to Frank St about 2.2 miles. L onto Switchback Trail, R onto Rocky Ridge, take Rifle trail to Guion trail, L Boundry trail, R Hickory Mt Road, R Hickory Mt trail, R onto Ridgeline trail (8 miles at this point), L onto Lake Imaging Rd, L onto Jim Branch, R onto Isaac Heath, R Locust trail, onto Hilltop Trail, R onto Lake Imaging Rd, L onto Buck Forest Rd, R Thomas Cemetery Rd, R Buck Forest Rd to parking lot
Thursday
7
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Hilly but scenic ride through West Buncombe including Jenkins Valley, Jarrett Farm and, of course, Piney Knob Roads. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33620979 No drop and plenty of regrouping.Note the start time. PLEASE RSVP SO OTHERS KNOW WHO‘S COMING AND LEADER CAN PLAN
Thursday
7
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Jeter Mountain 45 44.9 miles 3061 feet 4 climbs on the route including Willow and Jeter Mountain. Be cautious on the descents! Enjoy post ride beverages at Mills River Brewery!
Sunday
10
Pisgah Horse Stables
12:30 PM
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This will be a real gravel grind, with 2 sections of single track. Casual Pace. Starting from the Pisgah Horse Stables, 36.5 miles with 3700’ vertical.
Monday
11
Jackson Park
11:00 AM
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In keeping with BRBC birthday tradition, this ride is 58 miles for my 58th birthday. Because rain is forecasted for Saturday (my actual birthday) and high winds for Sunday, I‘ll celebrate on Monday. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45780670
Monday
11
Bishop Branch Trailhead on Big Hungry Road (35.291245, -82.324422)
1:00 PM
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This is an INTERMEDIATE LEVEL RIDE and features trails used in the Green River Games Enduro Race, stages 1 & 3. Plan on 9 miles with 1800 feet of elevation gain and 2 hours of ride (moving) time. We will regroup at intersections.
Monday
11
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Dawn has posted this same ride for 11, but I thought I‘d post for a later time when it‘s a bit warmer and less windy.
Tuesday
12
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Weaverville and Mars Hill A different route through Weaverville and Mars Hill A pretty and scenic ride with moderate/strenuous climbing
Tuesday
12
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C+, No-drop ride through the countryside between Weaverville and Mars Hill. 37.2 mi with 2,354 in elevation. Average speed around 13.5 mph, faster on the flats and slower on the hills
Tuesday
12
Ingles shopping center
12:00 PM
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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39088544?privacy_code=5c2UXs1FCSyuDAEh 32 miles & 1,998‘ elevation gain; route name in Club Library - Pennsylvania Road 32
Wednesday
13
Fish Hatchery Parking Lot
11:30 AM
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This is a NO DROP casual pace intermediate mtb ride. Faster riders can go ahead, BUT this is a group ride and we will wait for everyone at significant intersections. Starting from the Fish Hatchery, we’ll climb up 475B and take Cove Creek Rd to Cove Creek trail, then Lanning Ridge Rd to Lower Daniel Ridge, Rt onto Lanning Ridge, Rt onto Davidson River Rd, Left onto Searcy Rd, to Long Branch Rd, then onto Butter Gap trail and Cat Gap trail into the Fish Hatchery parking lot.
Thursday
14
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This month‘s century will start Oskar Blues in Brevard. We‘ll preview the 2024 Flyer Century route.

Thursday
14
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Leaving from Oscar Blues Brewery in Brevard. We ride past Cedar Mountain Outpost and Little River Church. We ride along Dupont Forest and do a 14 mile out-n-back to the YMCA Camp Greenville. "Pretty Place" is the beautiful outdoor chapel at the camp. Photos and details at https://www.campgreenville.org/pretty-place/ .
Thursday
14
Cane River Park
12:00 PM
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A beautiful descent, following the Toe River. The 40 mile option turns right to climb up along Jack‘s Creek, while the 50 miler continues on an out and back, stopping at the convenience store at Red Hill. Temps should range from the mid to upper 60‘s, with light winds at about 5 mph.
Saturday
16
Bill Moore (Fletcher) Community Park
11:00 AM
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A pretty ride with moderate and challenging climbs (but rewards of awesome descents!) 3 climbs Hwy 74A, Slick Rock and Terry’s Gap We will likely form into a couple groups based on speed ability
Saturday
16
White Duck Taco
11:00 AM
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Meet at White Duck Taco, 388 Riverside at 11:00am.
Sunday
17
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Mills River Brewery - Etowah to Talley This is an easy pace recovery ride. If some riders wish to ride faster, you can form your own group. This ride is for all level riders. We will have several groups based on desired ride speed. This ride is in our library but I have not done it before. These are all roads we have ridden. We do turn around at the end of Talley. This ride originally started at MR park. So mileage will be slightly less 4-5 miles from the brewery. Please park in the grassy lot to the left of the brewery when you drive in
Monday
18
City of Brevard Sports Complex on Ecusta Road
1:00 PM
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The ride will include Stony Knob trail. We will regroup periodically. Plan on 21 miles, 2200 feet of elevation gain and about 2.5 hours of ride (moving) time.
Tuesday
19
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BRP - Ox Creek - Elk Mtn - Town Mtn - BRP Bruce will lead "B". Brenda will lead "C". Shelley H-M will ride sweep for descents. It‘s a climb at 110‘/mile. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45817027
Thursday
21
Emma street and Hazel Mill parking lot
11:00 AM
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New Belgium to Marshall 45 A beautiful ride from New Belgium Brewery along the backroads to Marshall. Rest stop in Marshall at the new On Your Bike Shop. New ride link sent in email. Starting at the parking lot at Craven Street and Emma Road, this is a beautiful ride to Marshall. The first mile or two on Emma road is a little busy, but after that on mostly quiet country roads. We no longer return via Riverside Dr. This ride has moderate and strenuous climbing! Post ride rewards at New Belgium brewery!
Thursday
21
Corn Mill Shoals Parking Lot DuPont State Forest
12:45 PM
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This will be a No Drop, Casual Pace INTERMEDIATE MTB ride starting from the Corn Mill Shoals Parking Lot 13.3 miles with 1800’.
Sunday
24
Cedar Mountain Outpost
11:00 AM
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Sunday ride, 26 or 43 miles, 11am start. AOTC Training ride- From Cedar Mountain Outpost, a club favorite for after-ride socializing! This ride heads down Caesar‘s Head, loops around Pumpkintown, then heads back up the 6.5 mile climb.
Sunday
24
Bill Moore (Fletcher) Community Park
12:00 PM
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A Beautiful day in the forecast and World‘s Edge a great place from which to enjoy the view and a respite from the climb to the overlook. Larger group will be split into smaller groups at start
Monday
25
Jackson Park
12:00 PM
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A shorter, flatter route for those of us recovering from Sunday‘s AOTC Training ride or a great ride for anyone else. 14 mph avg, No Drop 33.2mi, 1666‘ elevation https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18736576
Monday
25
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Ride through Kenilworth, up Sunset, Town Mountain, down the Blue Ridge Parkway and return via Beverly subdivision. – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26510719 ; 27 miles, 2,488’
Tuesday
26
Mills River Community Center and streaming
6:00 PM
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Join us live or catch the live stream as first responder Dan Hayes of the Hendersonville Rescue Squad will discuss safety best practices and answer your questions at the Mills River Community Center. Look for log in information in an email.
Tuesday
26
Mills River Community Center and live stream
7:00 PM
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Members of the I Want to be a Ride Leader Interest Group will cover all aspects of ride leader training other than actually assisting on actual rides. This will immediately follow the Ride Leader Safety & Best Practices meeting and will be live streamed if you are unable to attend, using the same link as for the earlier meeting.
Wednesday
27
Start at the Ledford Branch Trailhead Parking Lot
12:30 PM
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We will reschedule this ride in the future. This is a casual pace no drop mtb ride that will hit Bent Creek’s most popular trails to include Green’s Lick and Ingles Gap Loop. 13.7 miles with 1750’
Friday
29
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The final AOTC training ride- this week we‘ll ride the starting miles of the AOTC from Brevard to Holly Springs. Looking for something shorter than 56 miles? Turn around at Rocky Bottom (mile 20) for a 40-mile ride. The ride leader will be going 56 miles, so after you turn around you will be on your own.
Friday
29
Dula Springs Plaza
11:00 AM
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Staring from North end of Weaverville riding on the west side of I-26 through beautiful back country roads with some fun climbing. I will be leading from the middle once we start climbing. It is expected to be a beautiful day for a ride. Wear your shorts!
Friday
29
Avery Creek Community Center
12:00 PM
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Ride through the rolling hills of Mills River and Etowah