Biking (Mountain)
Ray's Campground (Hico, WV)
Douthat State Park
Lets cap off a wonderful weekend of adventuring with an intense mtn bike ride on our way home from NRGE 2018!
Douthat State Park has some of the finest single track in VA and is one of my favorite places to ride (several years ago it was mentioned in Blue Ridge Outdoors as one of the top 3 mountain bike destinations in VA!). There are plenty of tough, technical climbs up to fantastic views, followed by ridge-line roller coasters and endless down hills. We’ll decide on which trails to tackle when we get there. Whatever we do, plan for 20-25 miles with plenty of rest stops (~4 hours). You can compensate for experience with good aerobic shape, but some experience is necessary so do NOT sign up unless you have done some mountain biking and are in decent shape. Eat a good hearty breakfast, come well hydrated, and bring plenty of snacks for the trail. Pack a lunch or bring cash. I don’t know what the weather will be like so prepare for cold weather by dressing in non-cotton layers and carrying a backpack to shed them into if need be. There may be some stream crossing so bring along some extra socks. For more info about the park check out: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/dou.shtml
The plan is to get up as early as possible on Sunday, break camp, then head toward C’ville. Douthat is not far off the return route.
Everyone gets waitlisted upon joining so that I can screen skills.
Come out for the NRGE or feel free to meet us at Douthat from C’ville.
THE CLUB PROVIDES: Camping gear, mountain bikes (various sizes) and helmets, some bike tools, tire and suspension pumps, extra tubes, ga$, bike transport, NRGE pizza Saturday night.
YOU SHOULD BRING: Your bike & gear, lots of water, lots of snacks, extra tubes, hydration pack or small backpack if you have one, extra socks, proper bike attire (non-cotton layers; NO baggy pants – the chain ring will eat them!). We’ll find a place to replenish our carbs after the ride so bring ca$h or pack food.