RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Devils Backbone; 54 miles.
DATE/TIME: Saturday 11th November; 8:30 am.
RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION: One of Texas’ classic rides. A lollypop shape with the “stick” being the famous River Road. Then take-in the view from the Canyon Lake Dam before climbing the Devil’s Backbone …. a hill whose bark is way worse than its bite.
AVERAGE SPEED: 15 - 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Flat for River Road out-and-back; moderately hilly in-between.
RIDER LEVEL: Experienced, self-confident riders who are comfortable and very safe in a group riding situation which could include pace-line riding, hilly terrain and exposure to significant urban traffic.
RIDE START ADDRESS & url: Gruene public parking lot. 1616 Hunter Rd., New Braunfels, TX. https://goo.gl/maps/kxiKoZUoMdM2
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16412763 or http://www.austincycling.org/sites/default/files/ridemaps/devils_backbone_cuesheet.pdf
LUNCH/COFFEE? Absolutely; lunch at one of Gruene’s many cafés/restaurants.
OTHER:
· Helmets are mandatory on all my rides.
· Ride will be “no drop” but only assuming riders have properly matched themselves to the ride description, average speed and terrain.
· Please arrive early enough to prepare yourself + bike, have the 5-minute safety briefing to be ready for an on-time departure.
· In case of inclement weather, check this web site and/or my emails early on the morning of the ride.
· I also have a Google Group (Austin and Central Texas Cycling) in which we discuss upcoming rides and miscellaneous cycling stuff. Email me (address above) if interested in joining – you can always unsubscribe yourself if you later decide you have no interest.