A Memorial Day Jaunt---Elgin Northern Loop II -- (CCW)

Here's a variation on several tried-and-true routes. Ride rolls from Decker Elementary School (corner of Decker Lane and Daffan Lane) in east Austin and goes to Elgin via the middle route, then returns via the northern route. Some nice scenery, a few rollers, no killer climbs.

Distance is about 47 mi.  Overall, the average "B" pace will be 14-16 MPH, but we'll do some intervals at 18+. This ride is no-drop for all riders who can maintain that pace.  We'll have a store stop in Elgin at 26 miles.  Climbing is 1710 ft. per RIDEwithGPS.

Please arrive in time to get you & your bike ready to ride 47 miles and participate in a rider's start meeting at 7:45 AM to allow a prompt roll-out at 8:00 AM.

Note 1:  Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.

Note 2:  We'll be on some "vintage" Bastrop County "chip-seal" roads into and out of Elgin; so inflate your tires accordingly!!

Note 3:  Q-sheets will be available and the RidewithGPS version is attached below for electronic downloading.

If you are not familiar with our ride catagories; please see the following 2 sights to insure you are matched for this ride:

http://www.austincycling.org/self_paced_and_hosted

http://www.austincycling.org/hosted_ride_descriptors

Optional coffee/lunch after the ride, for those interested.

Check this posting on ride day for any possible weather cancellation.

 

Tom Via 512-913-4920