While I was out west, some of the guys where using google images and Google earth to plot rides. It was really cool. A few places we had to go around fences or ride long sections of dirt - which I don't mind, but often I was surprised that you could get here from there.
About a month ago, that Scottish Guy (I know his name is Steve Grant, but I think he prefers this name) told me about the climb on Blue MT - the backside of Sky Meadows Park. I am determined to find a way to connect Blue MT road to the park with out touching 17 or 50. I have all ready tried some routes that included super steep dirt climbs, but the mud and eventually several feet of snow deterred me. As soon as it melts, I am going to find the way.
By the way, the climb the Scottish Dude told me about is one of the best around and can easily be incorporated into a mt Weather ride. It is of of Howellsville rd. Long switch backs that you can see the next switch back, turns to dirt for about a mile then back to cement. Very cool training.
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I'm down for exploring this Monday if you are/
ReplyDeleteWould have to be tue.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to go (on my motorcycle). :-)
ReplyDeleteMay I join in? Sounds like fun- I like riding on dirt.
ReplyDeleteI live out near Hume... it would be cool to hook up if you guys are planning to ride out there. I'm on spring break next week.
ReplyDelete-Joe Dombrowski
The Mt. Weather to Blue Mountain ride is awesome. From Marshal there's a pretty basic loop of about 68-69 miles and you can easily add more. NCVC has a cue sheet on our site if you check the "rides" page. It's pretty much flat and fast except for those two climbs.
ReplyDeleteOh, and Steve's real name is Nessie.