Sharp Top & Thunder Ridge both ways, 79mi, 10K', ~14-15 mph
Details
Sunday Special Climbing Day. This ride will feature ascents of Sharp Top and Thunder Ridge from both directions. The majority of the ride will be on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Two fueling and hydration stops. Mile 15 in Buchanan, and Mile 50 near Big Island.
We will regroup at top of the first climb and before the first ascent of Thunder Ridge at Peaks of Otter. We will also regroup in Big Island.
Bathrooms, food and beverages available at the start.
If interested in carpooling, leave a comment below.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54693810
We should be home around 6:30 PM.
Your responsibility as part of the group is to RSVP and supply your own cue sheet or download the GPS file.
It is Tarwheels policy for all riders to sign the ride waiver before coming out to the ride.
*** WAIVER *** http://tarwheels.net/ewaiver
MEMBERS need only do this ONCE a YEAR. NON-MEMBERS are required to do this before EACH RIDE, please consider becoming a member.
Please consult the Tarwheels website for Ride policies (http://tarwheels.net/wp/policies/) and the BikeWalkNC website for guidance on riding in pacelines. Group Bicycling Best Practices: Skills and Techniques (http://www.bikewalknc.org/group-bicycling-best-practices-skills-and-techniques/).