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Title: Yukon Meander Short
Distance: 36 miles
Start Location: New Sharon Senior Center, 783 Butter and Egg Rd., Hazel Green, AL 35750
Date and Start Time: Saturday, March 16th at 12 noon
Ride Leader: Fred McMurry 256-653-8655
Description: Scenic ride into the Coldwater Creek area of Tennessee with abundant hills and rollers and the always fun Coldwater Creek descent. Moderate climbs of Slaterock Mill and Poorhouse Road with regrouping after each climb. Rest stops at Kirkland Grocery 10.9 miles and 25.6 miles. CAUTION, the route includes some rural roads that will be a bit rough in spots.
Ride link is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39817676
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.
A fast group may form depending on who shows up.