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Title: Teal Hollow with Fish Hatchery Distance: 38 miles Start Location: Hayes Chapel Baptist Church, 199 St Clair Rd, New Market, AL 35761 Date and Start Time: Saturday April 27 at 9:00 AM Ride Leader: Fred McMurry 256-653-8655 Description: Start Hayes Chapel Baptist Church with first rest stop at Crossroads Market 10.8 miles. There is a fun descent into Teal Hollow at 11.1 miles. There are a couple of short but moderate hills from miles 15 to 17. Enjoy a steep descent down Bear Wallow at 20.7 miles, but watch for potholes, and then climb Fish Hatchery Road into Flintville. Final rest stop is at Flintville Mini Mart 26.7 miles, followed by a few more rollers back to New Market. Plan to regroup after climbs. Ride link is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42079174 Expectations: 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. Generally, riders are expected to stay together and watch out for each other. Be confident you can do the stated speed and distance.

Ride A Metric (RAM) Training ride The RAM series Distance: 7 miles If necessary, weather cancellation will be posted on the Spring City Cycling Club Facebook page. -- The RAM series is a collection of weekly rides that help cyclists advance their skills and ride longer distances. - Learn routes around Huntsville - Learn cycling safety - Learn cycling maintenance - Ride social - Ride for physical benefits The RAM series is an invitation by SCCC to local bicyclists. The goal of the RAM program is to prepare riders to be able to ride the SCCC All You Can Eat Metric Century (100 kilometers) on September 16. The RAM rides will start on April 27th with the basics of riding. Each week the group rides will increase in distance. Every ride will have a ride leader and a "No Rider Left Behind" policy. It is an excellent development program for riders to ride confidently with a group. Participants need to possess a serviceable bike and a moderate level of fitness. Wearing a helmet and having a tail light on your bicycle are required.