Bluemont Connection Winter Gravel Series - February 23
Join us on Sunday, February 23rd for the third of a five part winter ride series hosted by Bluemont Connection. This ride starts and ends at the Bluemont Community Center in Bluemont, VA. Additional information is included below.
Route One (47 miles): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49461039
Route Two (39 miles): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49460983
Tickets
Additional Information
Riders will meet and start at the Bluemont Community Center. Plan to arrive at 10:30am and be prepared to roll at 11am. Riders are responsible for getting themselves to and from the start/finish, and carpooling is encouraged.
There will be two route options, one 47 miles and the other 39 miles. The routes are the same for the first 29 miles, at which point the longer option splits off towards Hughesville and Lincoln.
There is one resupply on both routes, the Philomont General Store at mile 28.
Meet-Up Location: Bluemont Community Center
Meet-Up Time: 10:30 am
Ride Time: 11:00 am
Route One Distance and Elevation: 47.4 miles, ~2,800 feet elevation
Route One GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49461039
Route Two Distance and Elevation: 38.7 miles, ~2,200 feet elevation
Route Two Route GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49460983
Post-Ride: TBD
The Fine Print: As always, a helmet is required, a gravel/cx/all road bike in good mechanical condition with 32mm or wider tires is recommended, and a chill, positive attitude is preferred. You should have the route loaded onto your GPS device and be prepared to navigate the route on your own if necessary. You are expected to have the items and ability to repair a flat and a smartphone to ensure you're able to make your way back if you become separated from the group.
The Bluemont Connection Winter Gravel Series is a five-part series of progressively challenging rides leading up to B3 on May 17th.
Saturday, February 1 - Middleburg, VA
Sunday, February 23 - Bluemont, VA
Sunday, March 23 - Wardensville, WV
Saturday, April 26
Saturday, May 17 (B3!)