BRS int mtb

OVERVIEW

How about a finals study break? The Blue Ridge School is located super close to Charlottesville and maintains top notch mountain bike trails that are open to the public. Seriously, if you think O’Hill, Ragged, or Preddy are awesome, the Blue Ridge School will blow your mind. I’ve been several times and each time was a blast.

I plan to ride around 15 miles (w/ breaks), though a route is not set in stone and neither is the distance (let me know in the comments if you’d prefer something else and if you are okay/not okay with this distance. Maybe something like this: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7061585/brs-three-towers. If we have a mixed skill group of large enough size, we can also potentially split up at some point depending on what people want.

***Please read***
The route linked above (and some of the trails I’d like to ride, particularly Copperhead) have some challenging sections, but all of the tough technical features have a ridearound option, so you don’t have to ride them if you’re not feeling it. So, while this will be a challenging ride, it does not demand pro skills and I can promise that this place is super fun even on the ridearounds. If you have questions/concerns, text me at at 571-332-3740.

Some useful links for ya to plan (if there are trails you want to hit, let me know!):
– https://www.blueridgeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blue-Ridge-School-Trail-Map.pdf
– https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7061585/brs-three-towers

Times for the planner-types:
– 9:45 am: Meet at the Shred Shack (116 Washington Ave.) and depart
– 10:45: Arrive at BRS
– 10:45-2:30 pedal pedal pedal
– 2:30: Back at the car (maybe sooner, idk)
– 3:30 pm: Arrive back in Cville. Go take that 7pm final!

You bring:
-water 2L: I can put 1-2 bottle cages on each bike (let me know in the questionnaire). I recommend wearing a backpack (not your school bag) with water/food, if you don’t have one, let me know or stop by a gear room for one
-lunch/snacks
-a way to carry your water/lunch/snacks (backpack recommended, see above)
-gloves
-weather-appropriate clothing
-closed-toe shoes

I bring:
-bikes
-racks
-helmets
-tools

Driver(s) needed! I don’t have a car, so this trip can’t happen without a driver – drivers get priority off the waitlist and gas reimbursement + 50% tip! Please let me know about your bike carrying abilities if you have a car.