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Title: Little Sweet Lucy with Fish Hatchery 40
Distance: 40 miles
Start Location: Hayes Chapel Baptist Church, 199 St. Clair Rd., New Market, AL 35761
Date and Start Time: Saturday, June 24th at 8:00 AM
Ride Leaders: Fred McMurry 256-653-8655
Description: Start at Hayes Chapel Baptist Church, 199 St. Clair Rd., New Market, AL 35761. Ride to Kelso, TN with a long and shaded descent into Teal Hollow at 11.1 miles and a rest stop at the Prichard's Distillery 14.7 miles. Expect the Prichard's rest stop to take about 30 minutes depending on group size for the FREE tour and tasting. Bathroom is available. Expect some moderate hills between miles 17 and 19. As we near Flintville, enjoy a steep and fast descent down Bear Wallow Road (CAUTION watch for potholes) and climb Fish Hatchery Road. Final rest stop is at Flintville Mini-Mart 28.7 miles with a few more scenic rollers back to New Market.
Ride link is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43387737
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. Riders are expected to generally 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.