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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46400177?privacy_code=tj09tJ15UQuvC95tOe3iSEnmiWqFQuZh Pace: 14 - 15 mph; 50.5 Mi & 2,273 Ft C+ leader & B- leader

Starting at the Pink Beds parking area this route climbs past the Blue Ridge Parkway descending into Cruso, then up Highway 215 to the Parkway. The route follows the Blue Ridge Parkway for around 12 miles then descends back down Hwy 276 to the Pink Beds starting point. This route has a lot of climbing with 5,640 feet of elevation over 51.6 miles. Bring food and water for a tough ride. Rest stop at the convenience store in Cruso, mile 18.

Starting at the Pink Beds parking area this route climbs past the Blue Ridge Parkway descending into Cruso, then up Highway 215 to the Parkway. The route follows the Blue Ridge Parkway for around 12 miles then descends back down Hwy 276 to the Pink Beds starting point. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39087503

A beautiful ride using the "side door" into Marshall with a return through scenic Jenkins Valley. Optional stop for coffee and snacks a the "On Your Bike" shop in Marshall.

Starts at Etowah Park, 447 Etowah School Rd, Etowah NC 28739. A mostly flat ride which visits Looking Glass Falls in the Pisgah National Forest.

C+ Pace Get the ride in before the rains come. Nice day otherwise. Guaranteed small groups.

The 2024 Burnsville Metric is a fully supported fundraising ride benefitting our local NICA team and local EMS and Fire services. It will be held Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 9:00 AM. This year we will be offering several routes ranging from 65 km up to 100 km.

Don‘t want to deal with the bad weather? Join this Zwift social/recovery pace ride. The group will be "rubberbanded" so we will all ride together regardless of FTP/effort. Be sure to have a fan and hydration. Ride On!

Scenic 31 mile Madison County ride (can be shorted to 25 miles). B- Pace. Route is ~BGLEN-MarsHill 30 Detour, THIS IS A TEMPORARY DETOUR ROUTE.

Brevard PARI Silversteen 46, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30670755. From Silvermont Mansion in Brevard ride to Rosman, then up toward the Blue Ridge Pkwy before cutting across Macedonia Ch Rd. Return to Rosman coming down Silversteen and US-64 then back to Brevard.

This is the same ride as the B- ride at 9:30, just leaving 15 minutes later and traveling at a C pace through beautiful and lightly trafficked Madison County roads. This is different than the Beech Glen loops we often do so please have the route downloaded. We will probably stop at at Camden‘s Coffee Shop in Mars Hill.

Ride starts at Trailside Brewing in Hendersonville. Gentle rolling hills on the first half, with some hills in the second half. Climb Bald Rock Rd to the end of Worlds Edge Road, then turn around and return to Hendersonville via Oleta Rd. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46508210 43.4mi, 2916‘ elev C+ pace (14-15mph avg), Drop ride.

New Belgium to Marshall 43 A beautiful ride from New Belgium Brewery along the backroads to Marshall. Rest stop in Marshall at the new On Your Bike Shop. Starting at the parking lot at Craven Street and Emma Road, this is a beautiful ride to Marshall with a return along the French Broad River. The first mile or two on Emma road is a little busy, but after that on mostly quiet country roads. This ride has moderate and strenuous climbing! Post ride rewards at New Belgium brewery!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43343615 Wheels rolling at 10:15 AM. Starting near New Belgium brewery in Asheville, this is a beautiful ride through Leicester. The first mile or two on Emma road is a little busy, but after that on mostly quiet country roads. There is definitely some climbing, but some nice downhills as well.

You must have a Biltmore Annual Pass,or be in a car with someone who has an annual pass. The Biltmore allows passholders to bring in guests after 5 pm. Although we will ride on both gravel and paved roads, this ride is meant for gravel-ready bikes. No road bikes.This will be a low mileage casual ride (probably about 15 miles).

Starting Tuesday, April 30th, every Tuesday evening until the end of August, Epic Cycles and BRBC will be hosting an evening ride. Meet at 5:30pm at Epic Cycles – ride starts at 6pm. These rides are open to everyone.

The ride will be at an easy pace and include Hookers Creek and Rocky Ridge trails. We will regroup as needed. Plan on 13 miles, 1500 feet of climbing and 2 hours of ride (moving) time.

Less hilly route through Weaverville beginning from Alexander River Park. Starting May 13th we will lose a number of routes in this area due to bridge work, let‘s get one in while we can!

This is a casual paced no drop Advanced gravel ride in Pisgah Nat’l Forest. It is called Advanced as there are some steep hills and a single track section. These are all rideable and will give you a challenge while sharpening your bike handling skills.

Please RSVP so i know how many to plan for. For anyone with a busy Saturday, this ride will leave at 6:30AM from Fletcher park. It goes over Terry‘s gap out to N. Henderson HS and back down Howard Gap. This time of the morning has little traffic and beautiful views as the sun comes up over Apple Valley. We‘ll regroup in front of the High School and stay as together as possible down the short section of 64 and Howard Gap. RWGPS Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45635073

Ride starts at Rice Pinnacle Mountain Parking Lot in Bent Creek Forest. It is an out and back course with multiple options to turn around. The route climbs to and crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway then descends to Avery Creek Campground (water available here) before ascending to Hwy 276. Note: Carry ample water and food as this area is remote. Cell service is spotty. You should be self contained for any repairs or emergencies. Helmets are required. Obey all traffic signs, signals and laws.

Start at Etowah Ingles (Park is busy), loop up through Fletcher then Hendersonville. Then down to Brevard and Rosman, before returning to Etowah Ingles.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46091155

This is a route of small rolling hills through Mills River and Etowah. There is a Bloody Mary Bar at the brewery for after ride enjoyment.

World’s Edge Road ride 42.2 miles 3179 feet 10:30 start We climb over Terry’s Gap, Gilliam Mountain and explore the World’s Edge Road (pretty view!) We will likely have a couple levels of riding speeds.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event will be rescheduled for June 15th. More details to follow. The BRBC is growing. Some members may not be familiar with the bicycle rider‘s "Rules of the Road" or uncomfortable cycling with others. The purpose of these clinics is to educate our members and build confidence to comfortably cycle with friends, family, and participate in club rides.

Zwift Group Ride. This will be a social/recovery pace virtual ride. The group will be "banded" so we will all stay together regardless of FTP/effort. Late join is allowed (up to 30 minutes late). Come join for all or part of the ride. We will be exploring Makuri Island and elevation is mild (probably 1100‘ for the 120 minutes).

Rollers, EZ pace about 11 mph, no one gets dropped. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41410783

ETW Not So Hard River Ramble Lite, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11855761. A rather flat ride along the French Broad River from Etowah to Brevard and back.

The ride will be at an easy pace and include Hookers Creek, Hickory Mountain and Rocky Ridge trails. We will regroup as needed. Plan on 13 miles, 1500 feet of climbing and 2 hours of ride (moving) time.

This is a scenic ride with Pisgah Forest sections on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Hwy 276 and Hwy 215. Headlight and taillights are required for the BRP tunnels and/or fog. One of the club‘s favorite rides with beautiful scenery as we ride along Lake Logan past Sunburst Falls then up to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Once on the BRB we ride for approximately 10 miles before a screaming descent on Hwy. 215 back to Canton. Water & Food – there are no store stops or bathroom options other than trees. At 13 miles, there is a natural spring on the right side of the road. Options: two water bottles and a camelback or, a 3rd bottle in your back pocket. Reminder – cyclists must ride single file on the Blue Ridge Parkway, other than when passing. In the tunnel, switch your flashing headlight to a solid shine. The flashing in a tunnel is a challenge for some cyclists. Celebrate After Ride - BearWaters Brewery, 339 Park Street, Canton, NC.

No ride due to rain in the forecast for 5/14. See you next week. Varying routes of 35-45 miles leaving from Trailside Brewing. C+ pace, Drop ride. Details emailed prior to each ride.

Starting Tuesday, April 30th, every Tuesday evening until the end of August, Epic Cycles and BRBC will be hosting an evening ride. Meet at 5:30pm at Epic Cycles – ride starts at 6pm. These rides are open to everyone.

B Pace, Drop, Thurs May 16, 9am, Doggett, 55mi, 6200‘, Canton Ingles Epic climbing route with several strenuous climbs This is a B level ride that will require an A level of effort

Pisgah View 44 43.6 miles 3922 feet A beautiful ride with some climbing! Ride through Beaverdam and over Hooker’s Gap (a long tough climb) Moderate and some tougher climbs

Ride through the apple orchards to Tuxedo, then climb Mt Olivet Rd to Pinnacle Mtn Rd. Descend to Flat Rock, and back on Little River Rd to Old Kanuga Rd and through Hendersonville.

We will be riding from Old Fort in a format similar to Cycle n Suds. We will have exclusive parking near Hillman Beer and reserved post ride space at Hillman;along with with some exciting post ride additions. First beverage is on the Club.

Glenwood Marion Loop Arrive no later than 9:00. Wheels roll at 9:30. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40419538

The ride begins at Hillman Brewery‘s parking lot at 59 Commerce St, Old Fort, NC 28762. Park in gravel lots. A scenic ride on some of the quiet backroads of McDowell County. Enjoy a cold drink afterwards at Hillman Brewing Company at 78 Catawba Avenue, Suite F, Old Fort, NC 28762.

We will ride out to the geyser for a history lesson, then over to the gate where the climb up to Pt. Lookout begins. You can ride back to Hillman from here, for an 11 mile round trip. Or.... you can accept the EZ Challenge and climb the 3 miles to Pt. Lookout (you can also climb as far as you want and turn around). https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46147055

Zwift virtual ride. 120 minutes. Late join will be allowed (up to 30 minutes late). This will be a "banded" group ride which means we will all stay together regardless of FTP/power/effort. This will be a recovery pace social ride. Come join for all or part of the ride.

The Assault on Mt. Mitchell is a 102.7-mile self-paced ride from Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the summit at Mt. Mitchell State Park in North Carolina—a total vertical ascent of 11,100 feet.

OskarBlues-PrettyPlace-42, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39116547. Ride through DuPont Forest to the aptly named Pretty Place (Fred Symmes Chapel) where there‘s a splendid view of South Carolina. Once back to US-276 after Pretty Place, it‘s virtually all flat or downhill back to Oskar Blues.

This ride follows a flat route on some "non-standard" roads to Rosman then attacks the Walnut Hollow "easy" side and the Illahee Road climb on the return to Oskar Blues.

Varying routes of 35-45 miles leaving from Trailside Brewing. C+ pace, Drop ride. Details emailed prior to each ride.

Starting Tuesday, April 30th, every Tuesday evening until the end of August, Epic Cycles and BRBC will be hosting an evening ride. Meet at 5:30pm at Epic Cycles – ride starts at 6pm. These rides are open to everyone.

Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. This is a slow ride (RIDDEN IN SILENCE) for only 8.5 miles. We had to change the date due to thunderstorms

Mingle, meet like-minded people, and hear about how you can help make Hendersonville safe and enjoyable while walking and biking. 

Saturday is the flagship day with five route choices ranging from 26 miles to the iconic Century. On Sunday you have your choice of four rides ranging from 21 – 74 miles.

Saturday is the flagship day with five route choices ranging from 26 miles to the iconic Century. On Sunday you have your choice of four rides ranging from 21 – 74 miles.

Saturday is the flagship day with five route choices ranging from 26 miles to the iconic Century. On Sunday you have your choice of four rides ranging from 21 – 74 miles.

Varying routes of 35-45 miles leaving from Trailside Brewing. C+ pace, Drop ride. Details emailed prior to each ride.

Starting Tuesday, April 30th, every Tuesday evening until the end of August, Epic Cycles and BRBC will be hosting an evening ride. Meet at 5:30pm at Epic Cycles – ride starts at 6pm. These rides are open to everyone.