NRGE Friday INT Mountain Biking at Douthat

OVERVIEW

*** this is a NRGE TRIP you must already be on a Saturday trip and have PAID THE TRIP FEE and signed up for the NRGE CARPOOL!!!!***

On the way to the epic epic New River Gorge we plan on making a stop at one of Virginia’s premier mountain biking destinations: Douthat State Park. Filled with challenging climbs and exhilarating descents, Douthat is sure to please with something for everyone. Depending on interest, Plan to ride 10-15ish miles with 2000 feet of climbing.

Check out some trails here:
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7026115/beards-mountain-loop
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/948154/brushy-hollow

These trails are technical and will be leafy, so prior mountain biking experience is a must. No need to be a pro rider, but this shouldn’t be your first rodeo. If you have any questions feel free to text me (phone number on profile)

***This trip is part of the NRGE megatrip. We will not be returning to Charlottesville after this ride; instead, we will continue on to Rays Campground to meet up with the rest of the crew that evening. There is a $2 trip fee for this trip to cover parking at Douthat ($7 per car, so exact amount tbd depending on number of people), but you must also pay the $17 trip fee for NRGE.

Time plan:
12:00pm – meet up at Shred Shack, load up bikes, roll out
2:00 – arrive at Douthat
2:20 – RIDE RIDE RIDE
6 pm – finish up riding
8 pm – arrive at Rays

**I’ll Bring**
– Bikes/helmets
– Bike rack(s)
– Pumps, tools, etc
– Bike lights

**You bring**
– Phone with MTBProject or Trailforks downloaded, with the Virginia region downloaded within the app
– Water: 2-3L
– Food: lunch and snacks; dinner or money for dinner (or not… up to you)
– Appropriate clothing and footwear: dress in layers suitable for riding — you should at absolute minimum have a lightweight, long-sleeved shirt or jacket with you in case we’re out past sunset
– gloves are recommended for keeping the fingers working in chilly temps and protecting your hands from scrapes if you fall – $10 Mechanix work gloves are great
– sunscreen?
– a bag to carry your water and food: the club has some daypacks and hip packs if you need one (let me know in the questionnaire)
– anything else you need for Gauley Fest (camping gear, food, clothing, cooking stuff, gear needed for other trips you’re going on, etc)

*** DRIVERS NEEDED: Want to earn $20? Drivers are reimbursed for gas + 50% tip up to $20 (basically guaranteed unless you get insane mileage) – please arrive with a full tank of gas! ***