Encore
Saturday August 18, 2012
WEATHER FORECAST
FREE RIDE FOR YOU AND ALL OUR FRIENDS
Start and finish at West Bicycles in Farragut, TN
6:30 Sign in
7:00 Group Departure
Map links : 100 mile , 70 mile and 50 mile
(Hourly Weather Link)
Your friends at West Bicycles are excited to host this challenging bicycling event. It is
well suited for the experienced and conditioned bicyclist capable of handling emergency repairs. BE ALERT. You will be provided with an accurate map and queue sheet and
emergency phone numbers if you get lost. Route markings will assist in keeping you on
course.
You will be responsible for carrying cash, sufficient water / energy drink and nutrition.
Convenience stores are located in route for resupply and necessities.
The name of this ride will be obvious to the adventurous and conditioned cyclist choosing the 100 mile route. Be prepared to be self sufficient for up to the first 60 miles. Experience some of the most beautiful, rugged and hostile landscape in the country. It’s the perfect location for the now abandoned Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. Fortunately, the roads are will maintained, the descents technical and the climbs separate whoever needs to be separated. Ride with extreme caution.
The 70 mile route is not for the faint of heart. Although you won’t pass the penitentiary, or be attacked by the Frozen Head Climb, you will enjoy challenging climbs, rolling county roads, navigational challenges and beautiful scenery. The decision point to go continue on the 72 mile challenge or going for the 100 comes 26 miles into the ride. It’s your call so listen to your body and ask yourself, “Do I feel lucky…. Today?”. Oliver Springs has several convenience stores at 30 miles.
The 50 mile route shares the first 17 miles before cutting through Oak Ridge before picking up the last 20 miles of the longer routes. There are of convenience stores in Oak Ridge for your needs.
