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Back Roads and Beaches Ride and Picnic
Come enjoy a fun day of cycling followed by a picnic at Findley State Park. The ride will feature multiple routes for riders of all skill levels. Challenge yourself to the full 65-mile Back Roads and Beaches route, the flatter alternate Back Roads and Beaches route, a shorter 31 miles loop, or a 6 mile totally in the park route. The picnic will be a potluck with the club providing hot dogs, with the festivities commencing at 2 PM. There will be a cooler provided by the club for cold dishes that club members bring. Food contributions not required but appreciated. We will also have Gatorade and water at the Start/Finish line, but please keep in mind that there will not be any dedicated/(club provided), rest stops on the routes , so pack accordingly.
All of the routes are available with links below. We are currently looking for ride leaders for various ride levels/ distances, and we would welcome additional leaders if there is a level/distance combination that isn't currently taken.
Ride starting times are be staggered with the intention of each group getting back to the picnic around the same time.
As the club is supplying hot dogs/ Gatorade/ water, we request you register your intent to take part - it helps with assessing food needs. (registration is NOT a requirement for participation, just a suggestion to simplify planning).
I look forward to seeing many of you there!
-Sean Nagle
We are looking for ride leaders for all levels. Please email
Sean Nagle
sean_nagle@hotmail.com
Backup date for the ride will be Sunday, May 17th in the event of inclement weather on the 16th.
Route Miles Pace Leader Start
Intra Park 6
Bob's Route 26 2+* R. Burkhardt 11:00 a.m.
Half Metric Century 31
Metric Century (flat) 63 2+* Day 8:00 a.m.
Metric Century 65 4* Nagle
We will start from the beach parking lot, (first lot north of the entrance)
Findley State Park Map
Click below to see an early promo of the route. Extra points if you can name all the SW folks in the video.
Backroads and Beaches Video
Details posted as available.
