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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 20 at 10:00 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.