Cedar Forest Rd/Ashwood Explorer

Registration is required for ALL attendees prior to the ride.

Please review the Club RIDE GUIDELINES before attending this event.

Helmets are required. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian.

Ride Leader: Richard Higgins                 Cell:  503-724-9591

Pace: Average overall 13-15 mph

Description: Welcome to the Adventure Series where we will try some unique spins on familiar routes.  Starting at The Gladeville Community Center the route rolls on 4 miles of familiar paved roads; then we split off on 3 miles gravel. For beginners it may be more than enough. For experience gravel riders it’s not enough. For Goldilocks it’s just right.

Weather always plays a part in early spring rides, so we’ll update ride notification based on the weather. Heavy rain or below 40 degrees is a no go.

Ride Leader is not an expert; however, he has ridden this section over 10 times on 32 mm wide tires. At the ride start we will revisit some gravel riding tips:

• 1.     Watch your line and avoid quick steering adjustments
• 2.     Look for hard packed earth and avoid deep, loose gravel
• 3.     Slow down, gear down and keep your legs spinning
• 4.     Watch your speed downhill and don’t try standing while pedaling uphill
• 5.     Maintain plenty of distance from other riders
• 6.     Enjoy the unique experience with no threat of a car

If you wish to skip the gravel, there is an alternative route on McCrary Rd. about 2.4 miles south where you can pick up the route AFTER the gravel section.

At the halfway point Ride Leader will stop at Lacy’s Market (Couchville Pike/Fellowship Rd) for a “Payday”

“Don’t buy upgrades, ride up grades”

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