RIDE NAME: Saluda Double Loop
RIDE LEADERS: Dawn Barr, dcbarr@live.com, 828-845-2201
• Be sure to add my phone number if you are carrying a cell phone, in case you have an emergency or get separated from the group.
RIDE DATE AND TIME: Friday, April 12, 11AM
RIDE START LOCATION: McCreery Park, Greenville St at Ervin St, Saluda NC 28773
RWGPS LINK: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43312385
RSVP: Register Here
RIDE DESCRIPTON: Friday won't be as warm and it will be windy. So if you want to brave strong wind with gusts, come ride the Green River switchbacks. We'll be leaving from Saluda - McCreery Park is next to the railroad tracks. We'll ride out into the Green River Game Lands, returning to Saluda up the beautiful, iconic (and difficult) Green River switchbacks. Then do a 2nd loop down US-176 and return up Fork Creek Rd. You can skip the second loop (about 12 miles), if the switchbacks were enough or the wind is too strong.
C+ Pace, around 14 mph avg - maybe slower because of the wind and climbing.
No Drop Ride and we'll split into smaller groups of 8-10 riders, if needed.
PARKING CONSIDERATIONS: Park towards the back.
HYDRATION, NOURISHMENT AND AVAILABILITY OF RESTROOMS: Wildflour Bakery closes at 2pm - I'm going early to get my post ride treat. There are other options in Saluda, as well. Restrooms at McCreery Park.
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 is a very large area and some places could be sunshine and other places bad weather.