Franktown Ride
Details
This is a Franktown Ride beginning at the RC Willey's Parking Lot. We gather at 11:15am to sign in and prepare for a 11:30am departure. Bundle up the temperature is predicted to be about 40f hence the late start.
Need to work off some calories. This ride is for "outside cats"
This route heads down old 395 and goes around Franktown road and may take an optional stop at the Bowers Mansion on the way back. We take a detour onto Andrews lane and a detour up to Equestrian and Western Skies on the way back. We finish coming in Steamboat.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41503743
Rating: C+,B, 40.7 miles, 1536 feet of elevation gain.
NOTE: Check posting 2 hours before ride time for weather-related and other changes. Helmets are required and bikes should be in good working order. Please no ear buds or headphones. Be prepared with a spare tube and pump. Class 2 E-Bikes are not permitted.
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RIDE RATINGS: Unless the ride is posted “no drop,” you will be expected to maintain the pace set as stated in the ride description. It is important to confirm your ability to do this ride. Review the map/route sheet provided, and the ride rating as stated in the Ride Rating Sheet - ([http://www.pedalers.org/RideRatingSheet2018.pdf. If you have questions contact the ride host.]
CYCLING ETIQUETTE: If you have any questions about what a group ride with the Reno-Tahoe Pedalers entails, please refer to our Ride Etiquette Sheet. http://www.pedalers.org/PP_Group_Ride_Etiquette.pdf
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