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Title: Butter and Egg 44
Start Location: New Sharon Senior Center, 783 Butter and Egg Rd., Hazel Green, AL 35750
Date and Start Time: Saturday, September 2nd at 7:30 AM
Ride Leader: Fred McMurry 256-653-8655
Ride link is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43742346
Description: Scenic ride into the Coldwater Creek area of Tennessee for those wanting a training ride preview of the north loop of the AYCE metric century. First rest stop will be at Kirkland Grocery 10.9 miles. We will enjoy a fast descent on Red Hill Road, take Molino Road back to Coldwater Creek Road and then climb into Taft on Old Railroad Bed. Final rest stop is at Dollar General 26.5 miles. We will then head back south and loop around to New Sharon using Opp Reynolds Road. CAUTION, we will be in rural areas and some road surfaces will be rough. Traffic is generally light but subject to change at any time. Remain traffic aware.
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. Faster groups can form but know the route. Riders are generally expected to stay together and watch out for each other. Be confident you can do the stated speed and distance.