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Title: Talucah Beach

Distance: 40 miles, 1,638 feet of elevation gain

Start Location: Huskey Park, 61 Florette Park Rd, Somerville, AL 35670

Date and Start Time: Saturday, March 4th, 11AM

Ride Leader: Fred McMurry 256-653-8655

Description: Start Huskey Park, 61 Florette Park Rd, Somerville, AL 35670 and ride to Talucah Beach. There is a rest room at Huskey Park. We will have a quick rest stop at Tucker's Corner convenience store 9.8 miles. We will take a bit longer rest stop at Talucah Beach 20.7 miles. There are no facilities at Talucah Beach. Final rest stop is at Curry Chapel 27.9 miles for a quick view of the majestic Belgian Draft Horses. No major climb but abundant hills and rollers. Use caution on Highway 67 at 39.1 miles to the park turn at 39.3 miles due to fast moving traffic.

Ride link is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42074798

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 pace is 14+/- 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 pace and distance.

If you choose to ride at a much faster pace than the desired average pace or deviate from the route, then you are on your own.