Title: Cloud Cove-New Hope-50
Start Location: Flint River Greenway Parking Lot, 1173 Old Highway 431, Huntsville
Date & Start Time: Saturday, 18 Feb @ 12:00 Noon
Distance: 50 Miles
Ride Leader: Lewis Harmon, lharmon@mchsi.com, 256 651-4537 (cell)
Description: The moderate route is a relatively flat 50-mile easy ride. Both routes will go through the very scenic Cloud Cove Area to the Cowboy Church. They then meander around New Hope. The average pace will be 15-16mph for the 50mi route. The cumulative climb for the 51mi route is ~1250 ft.
We will monitor the weather and update as needed.
The 50 mi route link is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19015108.
The route is listed on the SCCC RWGPS Club Account.
Rest Stops: Cowboy Church (no services) @ ~13.4 miles, Jiff-E Mart @ ~25.4 miles and quick stop at Jim’s Grocery @34.2mi.
Please bring a cue sheet and/or a map to the ride and also have the phone number of the Ride Leader(s). It is also recommended that you have the phone number of at least one friend.
If riders choose to ride at a much faster pace than the Group or deviate from the route, then they are on their own.