Cycling Opportunity this weekend (7/4)

What: 60-100 mile cycling adventure.  Once again, everyone is welcome to join regardless of ability level.  Not everyone will plan to do the entire distance, just plan accordingly.  We will not have a sweeper at the end of the ride.  Everyone is responsible for printing these directions and bringing them with you.  If you get into trouble and need assistance, Todd (797-0565) and Dale (718-9734) will have our cell phones with us.

Where: Meet at Java Brewing Company in Prospect (corner of River Road & Hwy 42)

When: July 4th, ready to ride by 7:00am

Why: Because you can.  Burn some calories before you indulge in a 4th of July celebration.

Course map: Here is a LINK to the route.

Course description: Print this portion out for your ride sheet

Meet at parking lot of Java Brewing Company (corner of river road and Hwy 42)
Right out of parking lot onto River road
Left on Hwy 42
Left on Rose Island Road
Hard right on Goshen Lane (steep climb, NO WALKING)
Stay on Goshen lane until it meets Hwy 42
Left on Hwy 42
Right on Hwy 393 (starting Ironman loop)
Left on Hwy 146 (go all the way through LaGrange)
Left on Ballard School Road (At the base of the long descent)
(If you reach a plant nursery on 146, YOU WENT TOO FAR)
Right on Old Sligo Road
Right on L’Espirit Pkwy
Left on Hwy 153
Left on Hwy 42 (General Store)
100 milers only (Those planning to do 90 will turn left at Hwy 393 and repeat the loop one more time, follow previous directions from where it says “starting Ironman loop” above.  After finishing second loop, travel past 393 in towards Goshen, turn right on 1694, go all the way to the end and then turnaround.  Then left on 42, and pick up the normal route back.)
Turn Right at Goshen Lane
Left onto Rose Island Road (be careful with the steep descent)
Right on Hwy 42 back to Java Brewing