PAS - Advanced ride at Casual pace - Swank route
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Pisgah Area SORBA will be hosting a Advanced ride at a Casual pace
Join us this Sunday August 19th at 10:00am (Ride Time 7-9hrs - 38 Miles)
( No Aid Stations) Self Supported
This is famous Swank course
This route even includes a super fun ride down infamous Farlow Gap Trail. Don't be the only one left out. Everyone wants to watch you clear Farlow .
Quote from the web site for Swank"The Swank 65 Mountain Bike Journey is mountain bike racing at its most primeval, far removed from civilization and polluted air. The race begins at 2500 feet, and consists of a triad of cloverleaf shaped loops winding around Gloucester Gap in Pisgah National Forest. Rolling over rugged mining roads, fun single track, tough climbs and hell-raising descents, the exhilarating course will test your skills and desire as you explore the devilish terrain of the Pisgah National Forest. This race fills up at 200 racers."
Location: Start at the Cove Creek Campground gate.
Parking options: Fish Hatchery or there may be some spots directly across from the Cove Creek Campground gate.
Click here for directions (https://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=Government+Rd%2FNational+Forest+475+Rd&hl=en&sll=35.28256,-82.816384&sspn=0.003643,0.00464&geocode=FexfGgIdtlAQ-w&t=h&mra=ls&z=18)
Route:
From Start at Cove Creek Campground
Up Cove Creek 340
Left on 225
Left on Daniel Ridge Connector
Left on Daniel Ridge 105
Right on 475
Left at Gloucester Gap onto 471
Left on Butter Gap 123
Left on Long Branch 116
Left on 475
Right at Gloucester Gap on Pilot Mtn. Rd 229
Right on Farlow Gap 106
Right on Daniel Ridge 105
Left on 475
Right on Davidson River Trail 650
Left on 475B
Left on 225
Left on Cove Creek to Finish
http://www.blueridgeadventures.net/swank/2010SwankCourse.jpg
Because this is a SORBA sanctioned ride all Non-PAS members are required to sign a waiver.
Helmets are required and biking gloves are recommended. Bring along a spare tube, water and snacks for the ride.
Click here to join Pisgah Area Sorba (http://www.pisgahareasorba.org/membership/)
PISGAH AREA SORBA SEEKS ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT FOR ALL MOUNTAIN BICYCLISTS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.