Description: ***New this Season*** - The goal is to post a Travel Gravel ride once a month. The objective is to ride some gravel routes that are outside of our local area ~ generally within two hours of Ridgefield.
Our eighth Travel Gravel ride will be in the Litchfield/White Memorial area (about 60 minutes from Ridgefield). There are four routes with different mileage & elevation, skill level suggestions and different start times, so fun gravel for all. The staggered start times will hopefully allow all groups to end approximately together timewise. The fall season is gravel season and the gravel trails in this area are great, so don't miss this event! Sign up early (helps KC&E in planning, etc etc).
This ride is organized by the KC&E Ride Club and is one of their "Signature Rides" with a discounted $50 fee/cost (RBC members use Discount Code RBC25 at checkout) that includes food, drink and coffee. Meeting place is behind the coffee roaster, Krafted Brew Lab. The following is a brief description from the KC&E folks...
"Adventure across non-technical bike trails and scenic gravel roads, then savor custom coffee blends from Krafted Brew Lab, where unique flavors and expert craftsmanship await."
Please register with KC&E, here
Please also register with RBC, under the "Overview" tab in Wild Apricot.
Pre-Ride Check-in: All participants will check in before their Ride Level launch time (see below) at Krafted Brew Lab and enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries.
Route Options:
8am - Level Four: 68.1 miles +5443 feet (Skill Level B & above)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46547546
8:45am - Level Three: 47.3 miles +3647 feet (Skill Level B & above)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46547474
10:15am - Level Two: 28.5 miles +2268 feet (Skill Level B minus)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46547487
11:15am - Level One: 15.7 miles +1052 Feet (Skill Level C)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46547393
Post-Ride Experience
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- Lunch: Riders will enjoy a casual sandwich and salad lunch prepared by Krafted Brew Lab's kitchen staff as they return from their routes.
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- Time: 1:00 PM
- Description: Participants will take part in a guided coffee tour led by the owner of Krafted Brew Lab, exploring the roasting process and espresso craft.
- Tastings: Sample popular espresso drinks and enjoy locally baked treats.
RIDERS MUST HAVE GRAVEL TIRES. "Recommended" tire width would be 38mm or larger. No road tires allowed on this ride. Riders with road tires will not be checked in and will not be covered under club insurance. Please have route downloaded.
Asphalt Pace: 10 -18 mph average
Gravel Pace: 6-12 mph average (Terrain dependent)
Ride Leader: Jim Lott
More info: The area we'll be riding through is call the White Memorial Foundation which has 40 miles of hiking and biking trails. More info about the area, the Foundation and the White Memorial Conservation Center can be found at https://whitememorialcc.org/
The entire trail map can be found at https://whitememorialcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WMF-Property-Map-March-28-2016-1.pdf
Check Wild Apricot for updates and cancellations.
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