RIDE NAME: Pink Beds Lake Logan Loop
RIDE LEADERS: Dawn Barr, dcbarr@live.com, 828-845-2201
• Be sure to add my phone number if you are carrying a cell phone, in case you have an emergency or get separated from the group.
RIDE DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 2, 10AM
RIDE START LOCATION: Pink Beds Trail Parking Lot, US 276, Pisgah Forest, NC
RWGPS LINK: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39087503
RSVP: RSVP Here
RIDE DESCRIPTON: 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 (at least for C+ riders like me) 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.
The Blue Ridge Parkway requires cyclists to ride single file, have a front facing light and a red flashing rear light.
C+ Pace, 14mph avg, No Drop Ride, we'll regroup as needed. We'll split into smaller groups of 8-10 riders, if needed.
PARKING CONSIDERATIONS: Park towards the road, rather than the trail head/picnic area.
HYDRATION, NOURISHMENT AND AVAILABILITY OF RESTROOMS: Restrooms at the start (or the Ranger Station on your way up). Convenience store in Cruso at mile 18. Bring water and snacks.
EQUIPMENT: Helmets and water bottles are mandatory. Have the route on your bike computer, phone, or printed cue sheet. Front facing headlights and rear blinking lights are highly recommended for this ride and required on the Blue Ridge Parkway unless appropriate reflectors are attached. Your bike must be equipped with the necessary lights or reflectors in accordance with applicable North Carolina and federal law and statutes governing bicycles. You should be fully self-sufficient for repair of flat tires or small mechanical issues.
NOTE: All rides leave promptly at the time stated. Give yourself enough time (at least fifteen minutes) to get your bike unloaded and all geared up!
WEATHER: Please remember if the weather looks "iffy" or gets bad before the start date and time, then the ride leaders may not be there and you will be riding on your own. We will try to send out an email if that happens, but Western NC is a very large area and some places could be sunshine and other places bad weather.