Hey everyone. I went back up to do a final check of the bike ride for this coming week. And you know, I just had to map out an even better route. I was so taken by the possibilities that I couldn't stop with just one route. So, you guessed it. We have two options. A short option that will be less than 26 miles and a long option that will be less than 35 miles. I'm thinking the faster more experienced riders will enjoy the 35 mile option in about the same time frame as the rest of us will enjoy the 26 mile option. The short option group will stay together whereas the long option participants will be on their own with maps and directions. We'll see who wants to do what when we get there.

Just as a reminder, last month we hit the Northwest, and this month we're headed Northeast. Last month we started at the Budweiser brewery and this month we're down the street from Chateau Elan and we'll sort of be passing near the Mayfield Dairy as we pass by some farms, and fields on country roads.

We'll be riding for about 2 ½ hours then we'll go over to a nearby restaurant.

Meeting Time: 9:45 (this is when we'll explain the route so come earlier if you need more time to pump your tires and change your shoes.
Ride Start Time: 10 am
Return time: 1 pm; maybe a little earlier or later if you stay for lunch.
Meeting Location: at the Publix Parking Lot across from Chateau Elan
Directions: 85 North to Ext 126, turn Right off the exit traveling west on route 211 (follow signs for Chateau Elan); Just after Chateau Elan turn right into the second entrance of the Publix parking lot. Park near the second entrance.
Bring: Bike, Helmet, Fluids (water or electrolyte mix or sports drink or similar) There may not be any place to stop to refill during the ride. Weather appropriate biking clothes. Remember it may be cold so plan for it. Money for lunch. Optional Bike repair tools spare tire, camera. even though it's cold you still should use sunblock on exposed skin.
Cost: Free to members; $3 for non-members (remember you can join that day for just $25)
Leader: Gary gvogin@gmail.com; cell: 404-550-9656
Next Month's Ride: possibly The Silver Comet; this is an easy flat paved path. We'll ride for a couple of hours and then grab some lunch.