From the Crossroads Store, this modestly hilly ride heads south to Alberene then into eastern Nelson County to the Rockfish area. The next stretch is an out-and-back along 5 miles of the Rockfish River on one of the flattest stretches of road in the area, followed by a climb up to the village of Schuyler before finishing with 15 miles of rolling terrain back to the starting point. Don’t miss the Walton’s Mountain Museum in Schuyler.
Stores: Mile 0 (Crossroads); mile 22 / 33 (Schuyler)
Alerts: There are two 2-mile stretches (at Mile 14.4 and Mile 24.6 / 35.6) on Route 6; traffic is fast but quite sparse and the road is broad with excellent pavement.
Route page: Schuyler – Rockfish
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All riders are required to have a helmet; a taillight, Road ID and a rear-view mirror is strongly recommended. You are also expected to have adequate fluids and a road-worthy bicycle in good repair. Many rides, but not all, will include the opportunity to stop at a store to replenish supplies.
You should be prepared to fix a flat tire and perform other minor repairs on the roadside. If you are new to cycling and are not comfortable with these procedures, don’t let that stop you. However, you might want to talk to a more experienced member before the ride so the group is prepared to help if necessary.
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Start times are based on seasonal averages. Because of the inability to ensure everyone is informed of a last-minute change, scheduled rides will not change based on predicted weather and temperature. Also, club rides generally will not show as “canceled” on the calendar. All riders have their personal thresholds for temperature, wind, and moisture, and are expected to use their best judgment about whether to ride on a given day. CBC encourages all members to exercise caution. If in doubt, please use the comment section on the ride calendar page to communicate with other potentially interested riders.
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I’m likely for 38.
We’re in for the 38.
I think I’m doing the 38. See you there!
Not sure which one I will do but I’ll see folks at crossroads
Will be there doing 38 miler
Marina and I will be there, on our Tandem as well. Loading both maps, haven’t decided distance as of yet.
..make that, 49.3. 🙂
We’ll be there on the tandem for the 49.
This will be my first club ride this year. I may Opt. for riding with the “C” group.
First ride of the year on asphalt! 38 sounds ideal. Weather looks ideal. Route looks ideal. That’s ideal cubed! Can’t lose!! Let’s roll.