Description: Come join us for this classic ride which traverses some of the best dirt roads in Northern Westchester! Forecast is calling for a sunny day with excellent cycling ride temps predicted! Expect a 12-1/2 mph average pace. Slower if roads and trails are soft from the recent thaw. Be prepared for mud ... get those fenders ready! This route has 87 feet per mile of climbing and there are sections, such Hunt Lane, with grades up to 15%. Registrants should be comfortable with the advertised pace. Departure Location: the South Salem Park and Ride on Spring Street. Departure Time: "Clipped in and Ready to Ride" at 10 AM!
Skill Level: B and above
Regrouping: As needed, occasional. Registrants should be comfortable with the advertised pace.
Expected Pace: 12.5 mph average (13 -16 mph asphalt, 6-12 mph dirt)
Expected Finish: keeping to pace we will finish by 1 pm!
Route: Salem Gravel 35*
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49596230
Ride Leader: Bill Adamsen
Scheduled Stops: The only planned stop on the route is a bathroom break at Union Hall Cafe (mile 22.9). Bring enough fuel and hydration to last the ride.
Other: This ride is cross-posted with Westchester Cycle Club.
* Note: Post scouting, route has been changed to avoid potential ice. Mileage reduced from 40-35. If you loaded the map before 10 pm Sunday, please refresh.
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All Riders are required to
ride in groups of 6 or less,
follow all traffic/trail rules,
know & follow RBSC Group Ride Rules & Etiquette,
bring the route uploaded onto gps, phone or cue sheet
