Post by Scott Baker on Jun 24, 2011 15:53:24 GMT -5
Meeting at 8am at the former China Dragon restaurant on Old Cullowhee (just beside bridge/Wayehutta Rd intersection). Going to ride Ring of Hades clockwise. Instead of turning across Charles Creek, descend down 215 to Tannassee Gap/Creek Rd and take it across to 281. About 82 miles and 8800' elevation gain. We'll be going through downtown Sylva by Motion Makers about 8:30am.
ridewithgps.com/routes/496768
Water stops could be at Balsam PO (~1.5 hrs), Richland Balsam (~3 hrs), at 215/Tannassee intersection (~3.75 hrs), and at 281/107 intersection (~4.5hrs). Not planning to stop at all these locations, but we'll have some flexibility.
Pace will be moderate. My guess somewhere in the 5-hour range for riding.
ridewithgps.com/routes/496768
Water stops could be at Balsam PO (~1.5 hrs), Richland Balsam (~3 hrs), at 215/Tannassee intersection (~3.75 hrs), and at 281/107 intersection (~4.5hrs). Not planning to stop at all these locations, but we'll have some flexibility.
Pace will be moderate. My guess somewhere in the 5-hour range for riding.
