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New Hope OXR 30

Date and Time

Saturday, June 22, 2024, 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM

Location

New Hope Civitan Park
City Park Road
New Hope, AL  35760
USA

Event Contact(s)

Fred McMurry
2566538655 (c)

Category

Moderate Ride

Registration Info

Registration is not Required

About this event

Title: New Hope OXR 30
Distance: 30 miles
Start Location: New Hope Civitan Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HMibUTGZJhvnQQBT6
Date and Start Time: Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Ride Leader: Fred McMurry 256-653-8655
Description: Another shorter route due to the excessive heat and humidity. We should be done by 10:30 AM. We’ll start from New Hope Civitan Park. Restroom is available at the park. We will take the Paint Rock Road loop from New Hope around to Popular Ridge Road and Cherry Tree Road over to Owens Cross Roads. Rest stop will be at Popular Ridge School 12.9 miles and Circle K on Highway 431 at 21 miles. There are some rollers but no major climb.
Ride link is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44937153
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.