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Blue Ridge Excursion

Sep 27
Sun 9:30 AM
Location
Marshall VDOT Park & Ride

Salem Avenue & Frost Street VA,
Marshall, VA 20115

Estimated attendance
 8  people attended.
5.00 5.005

Who organized?
Gregg

Looking for that end of season challenge? The Blue Ridge Excursion shall provide in the form of this 55 mile ride on the country roads of Marshall, VA. This ride boasts two mountain climbs: Mt Weather and the easier Mount Naked.

Start/Finish :Marshall, VA - Parking Lot.
Distance - 55 total miles
Pace - Medium(15 - 18 mph)
Terrain - Mostly rolling to hilly with a monster climb up Mt Weather!
Elevation - est 2600ft
Course - roads.

Estimated Route with elevation:
http://www.gmap-pedom...

Highlights: Mt Weather(1800ft) and Mt Naked(1200ft)

- HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION.
- All rides are 'No Drop', for nobody will be left behind.
- ID, spare tube, bike lock/cable is highly recommended.
- Snacks and liquids can be purchased.
- The event will be canceled/postponed if it rains.
- Email me if you have any questions

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Talk about this Meetup

  • Gregg
    Posted Sep 28, 2009 12:11 PM
    Gregg
    Organizer
    Keith - I'm with you. I'm still feeling 'weathered' and 'naked' from yesterday's ride. Also the official cumulative climbing elevation should read 5000 ft.
  • Robert Hardison
    Posted Sep 27, 2009 6:30 PM
    Robert Hardison
    Yeah ya'll, awesome ride. Weather turned out bellissima and the route: bene!bene!
  • Keith
    Posted Sep 27, 2009 6:17 PM
    Keith
    Nice ride with a great group of folks. But MAN do I need to get into better shape.
  • Pre-Meetup comments below
  • Sherwin
    Posted Sep 24, 2009 5:23 PM
    Sherwin
    I can take one person with up to a medium size bike (54/56 size). I'll be driving from Petworth/Georgia Avenue NW Washington DC.
  • Gregg
    Posted Sep 23, 2009 8:25 AM
    Gregg
    Organizer
    For the time being: I'll ride with Stephen and Lori can ride with Wayne. Detailed email is forthcoming.
  • Stephen_N
    Posted Sep 22, 2009 11:38 AM
    Stephen_N
    Assistant Organizer
    I've had no takers yet. I can pick up one rider and bike from Vienna Metro, about 8:30am. I'd give Gregg first refusal of squeezing himself and bike into a small car.
  • ChrisR
    Posted Sep 22, 2009 10:04 AM
    ChrisR
    Gregg, I've just dropped out. Won't have my road bike back from the shop in time and will be riding the 50 States on Saturday. Right now I'm limiting myself to one long ride (if that) on weekends. Have fun everyone!
  • Gregg
    Posted Sep 21, 2009 10:25 PM
    Gregg
    Organizer
    A special call for carpool arrangements. So far; Chris, Lori and I require rides to the event. Besides Stephen and Wayne(already booked), can anybody else offer a ride to the start?
  • Chris
    Posted Sep 15, 2009 8:01 PM
    Chris
    I'll be on my bike in Boston. Otherwise, sounds great.
  • Stephen_N
    Posted Sep 2, 2009 9:32 PM
    Stephen_N
    Assistant Organizer
    After the Airmont country store, watering stops are few. Bring 2 or 3 bottles.
  • Stephen_N
    Posted Sep 2, 2009 9:31 PM
    Stephen_N
    Assistant Organizer
    Did this a couple of seasons ago on a hot, hot day. Fairly steady, long climb from the foot of Bluemont all the way up to Mt Weather. A spirited plunge down, with corners, so have good brakes. The descent ends abruptly as the road joins Route 50 so be extra careful there. Naked Mtn is not at all burdensome. The final miles on Route 55 from Linden into Marshall average 300 feet drop, so it's fast, but the last 2 miles has 100 feet of climbing. The Blue Ridger is a definite accomplishment.

Who attended?

  • 8 attendees
    • “ Good ride with a well-matched group. Now to follow-up with the Catoctin Ridger ... ”
    • “ Everyone was great, I thoroughly enjoyed everyone's company. The weather turned sunny and nice, and the scenery was beautiful. It's the simple pleasures that make life great, what more could you ask for! ”
    • “ Good route (well described in the pre-ride notice) and a very congenial group of riders. ”
    • “ The weather actually turned out to be great! The terrain, scenery and the climbs and especially the company made it great day. Special thanks to everyone who attended and especially Wayne for the ride. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing everyone on the next excursion. ”
    • “ This was a fantastic ride and such a great group of guys to do it with. Thanks! ”