Events - Event View

Title: Sweet Lucy
Distance: 44 miles
Start Location: Hayes Chapel Baptist Church https://maps.app.goo.gl/W5gT4QGq4cixii68A
Date and Start Time: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Ride Leader: Fred McMurry 256-653-8655
Description: Start Hayes Chapel Baptist Church, 199 St. Clair Rd., New Market, AL 35761 with rest stop at Prichard's distillery 14.7 miles. Expect the rest stop at Prichard's to take approximately 30 minutes for the FREE tour and tasting depending on group size. Tour and tasting are completely optional. At 19 miles start the climb to Crystal Ridge and at 21 miles stop and enjoy the view down into the valley. CAUTION on Crystal Ridge Road due to steep descent and areas of bad road surface. There is an optional stop at Cumberland Presbyterian Church 24.6 miles for regrouping. The final climb is Fish Hatchery Road up to our last rest stop at Flintville Mini-Mart 33.3 miles, followed by a few scenic rollers back to New Market.
Ride link is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41224560
Expectations: Please make sure you are familiar with the route. Bring a cue sheet and/or navigational device and have the phone number of the Ride Leader and the phone number of at least one friend. Be aware that cell phone service can be spotty and some of the roads are quite isolated and rough. Text message may be the best way to communicate during the ride.
Expected end of ride average speed is 14-15 mph but faster on flats/downhills 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.