Intermediate Backcountry Ride at Sherando (INT MTB)

OVERVIEW

Better is late than never for getting trips posted, right? Well there’s nowhere better to get out for a backcountry ride on a whim than Sherando. It’s just 40 minutes away, has awesome riding, and one loop will only cost you 17 miles with 2100′. Here’s what that ride looks like: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48555208. It has some chunky riding, but the climb is mostly on a road and the descent is fairly intermediate friendly. This is a great trip if you’d like to try out your first backcountry ride!

If you’re looking for a longer ride, there’s also the possibility of doing a second lap making it 24 miles 3500′. Here’s a route for that: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48555199. This would require someone with a second car to sign up for the trip.

Approx schedule
10am: meet at Shrack
11am: arrive at TH
2pm: finish biking
3pm: back in Cville

We’ll provide:
– Bikes/helmets
– Bike racks
– Pumps, tools, etc

You bring:
– Water: 2-3L
– Food: lunch and/or snacks
– Appropriate clothing/footwear
– Gloves are recommended for keeping the fingers working in the cold and protecting your hands from scrapes if you fall – $10 Mechanix work gloves are great
– A bag to carry your water and food

***DRIVERS NEEDED***
Drivers will be given priority off the waitlist and are reimbursed for gas + 50% tip up to $20 – please arrive with a full tank of gas!