Thursday, January 26, 2012

Surprise long weekend

That's right, just got wind of a Friday off work and a 3 day weekend. So big ride plans for tomorrow (Friday) the door is open if you'd like to join in. Weather looks crummy at 50% chance of rain and 20 MPH winds from the West but I can't do a thing about that so screw it let's ride.

q. What the ride/route?

A. Afton Hill Climb remix part 2.

Q. Can you describe it?

A. Yes, Up up down down left right left right B A B A select start

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Q. Maybe some more detail?

A. Loiter the car at the Devil's Back Bone Brewery and head up the road to Reed's Gap. Up and over to Coal Road. Up the Jeep Road Climb to Sherando/Big Levels then out to the Parkway and south to Love Gap. Head due south to #56 then due West on 56 to 826. South up and over on 826 down to the river. At South Fork/Piney River head West on 745 and grind the gravel up to Salt Log Gap. A quick loop detour at the crest of Salt Log Gap should net almost another 2K' of climbing then head down 633 past Alto to 605. North on 605 to the Irish Creek gravel climb back up past the parkway to 56 again. Then East on 56 all the way down past Tyro to 680. Hang a left on 680 and head East back over to the brewery for a much deserved drink. Initial planning shows 110 miles and almost 20,000' of climbing. Bring LOTS of calories.

Leaving the river city @ 5am if you want to roll with me.


I could use a friend.

Peace,
Metro

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