This route starts with a sharp climb up the backside of Peacock Hill, then heads out to Batesville, the Crossroads Store, and Dudley Mountain Rd. It is intended as a replacement for the Fontaine Rider’s Choice routes, but in reverse and avoiding riding out of and back into Charlottesville.
Stores: Mile 15 (Crossroads Store)
Route page: Batesville – North Garden
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FYI I will ride my bike from home to the start of the ride at Murray Elementary a little before 11. I will probably shorten the length of the ride. If anyone wants to join me your company would be welcome. Bill Roberts
Too cold and more important is too windy at ride start. Will pass
Would like to ride. If windy conditions push the experience into “type-2 fun”, I could be persuaded to ride a shorter variation.
I will ride if anyone else shows up. Bill
Will, if the forecast stands, we will not be riding. The temps by themselves aren’t bad, but we don’t like the wind chill and those gusts.
As of now, the wind forecast has deteriorated further… 16mph steady and +40mph gusts…
Most of the route is either into the wind or full crosswinds… Very little tailwind.
Hopefully the weather will be more favorable in a couple weeks.
Take care!
Hi Connie, who does the “we” refer to in your statement “we will not be riding”? Is it we as in you and Chris or does the we refer to the CBC club ? Thanks bill
Hi Bill. The “we” in my statement refers to me and Chris.
Current forecast is for reasonable temps, but steady 14mph winds with gusts 30-50mph. Are folks still thinking of riding this Saturday or are most thinking to skip due to the wind/gusts?