Title: Gurley, Salty Bottom, County Lake, Killingsworth
Distance: 42 miles
Start Location: Gurley City Park, Gurley, AL (NEXT to the library, 225 Walker St)
Date & Start Time: Saturday, 29 Sep @ 8:00 AM
Ride Leader: Hunter Chockley, chockleyj@bellsouth.net, 256 527-8643
Description: This week’s route stays relatively close to the Gurley start location. There are multiple ways to return quickly if needed. This is a 42-mile moderate ride that goes to Salty Bottom, Berry Hollow, County Lake, & Killingsworth. It will be a very scenic ride and it will strengthen your climbing skills. The cumulative climb for the route is ~1800 ft. There NO major mountain climb just lots of hills/rollers. The anticipated average pace is 15ish (due to the climbs).
Rest Stops: County Lake 21.5 miles & 1 turnaround
The cue sheet and map link for the route is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28682782
Saturday’s weather forecast will be monitored. If you have questions contact Hunter.
Bring a cue sheet/map/Garmin like and have the phone number of the Ride Leader and the phone number of at least one friend.
Again, this ride has lots of hills/rollers but No major mountain climb, so be sure you can do the distance at the stated average pace.