Sunday, Sept. 22 - 8:00 A.M. - Pancake Ride - Hunters Bend Elementary School, 2121 Fieldstone Pkwy., Franklin - The Club’s most classic event is the regular Sunday Pancake Ride from Fieldstone Farms over to Leipers Fork. Our Vice-President, R.J. Locurto, will lead this week's ride and make sure all riders have safely returned. We are considering modifying the traditional route because of the road construction that affects Del Rio and is about to close Old Charlotte, but it works pretty well just to go out Carlisle and ride a bit more on Hwy. 96. Generally, we get over to Boyd Mill Pike and then make the climb up Parker Branch. The direct route then descends to Leipers Fork for a rest stop and heads back for a total of 28 miles. Many riders add extra miles from Parker Branch or the rest stop, enjoying the scenic roads south and west of Leipers Fork; the full route for these long riders is usually about 50 miles.
This is not called the Pancake Ride because it is flat or easy, but because you can enjoy some tasty treats at Leipers Fork! While new riders are encouraged to participate, the route is moderately hilly and is inappropriate for rank beginners. Here is the traditional route, now subject to modification.