HAPPY 22nd BDAY TO ME (INT MTB)

OVERVIEW

Come celebrate my 22nd birthday with me by mountain biking 22 (ish) miles on Charlottesville’s Rivanna Trail.

The Rivanna Trail is a loop around Charlottesville that has a little bit of everything. It’s just about 22 miles with ONLY ~1000 ft of elevation gain. It has single and double track, some rooty climbs, some stream crossings, and even some riding through city parks on paved trails. I have marked this trip as intermediate mostly for the mileage, as the trail itself is not super challenging (from what I hear), but there are some harder sections. I myself have not biked this whole trail, but I know that YOU AND I ARE CAPABLE, and you can always hike-a-bike for those difficult spots!. ALSO !!! the nice thing about the Rivanna is you can ALWAYS BAIL. The trail is super close to civilization at all times so worse case you road-bike back a few miles and you’re good! That being said, if you’re unsure about your abilities, please reach out! This is a very low-stakes trip and I want everybody who feels capable to join! **Also if you want to come but the timing doesn’t work with your schedule, REACH OUT and we might be able to accommodate!**

THE PLAN
10am: Meet at Shrack (116 Washington Ave) & set up bikes
1015: pick up the Rivanna at the bottom of Ohill at Fontaine
Bike bike bike eat eat eat drink drink drink
230-3pm: begin to finish?
*** I’m not really sure exactly how long this will take us because it’ll depend on the group’s speed and how many breaks we take. I estimate it’ll take us 4-5 hours.***

TO BRING:
WATER (we can refill water several places on the trail. I would just make sure you have 1-2 Liters)
FOOD (we could also stop for food at barracks and Bodos, up to the group, but at least bring some snacks and electrolytes!)
Bag to hold your stuff
Some good layers + closed toed shoes

Club provides:
Bikes
Helmets