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Title: Elkmont Ice Cream Loop Short
Start Location: Lindsay Lane Baptist Church North, 19121 Sandlin Rd., Elkmont, AL 35620
Date and Start Time: Saturday, June 17th at 8:30 AM
Ride Leader: Fred McMurry 256-653-8655
Ride link is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43245900
Description: Start Lindsay Lane Baptist Church North, 19121 Sandlin Rd., Elkmont, AL 35620. Elkmont is a 45-60 minute drive from Huntsville. Rest stop will be at Limestone Drug in Athens 20.1 miles. They have an old fashioned soda counter with ice cream. CAUTION, we will be in rural areas and some road surfaces will be rough. The descents on Shipley Hollow and Easter Ferry are steep and fast. Traffic along the interstate access road as we ride south to Athens and in the downtown area will be busy. Remain traffic aware.
Expectations: Please make sure you are familiar with the route. Bring a cue sheet and/or navigational device and have the phone numbers of the Ride Leader and the phone number of at least one friend. Be aware that cell phone service can be spotty. Text message may be the best way to communicate during the ride.
Expected end of ride speed is 14-15 mph but faster on flats and slower on climbs. Generally, riders are expected to stay together and watch out for each other. Be confident you can do the stated speed and distance.
If you choose to ride at a much faster speed than the desired average speed or choose to deviate from the route, you are on your own.