Saturday, July 27 - 7:30 A.M. for main routes
                                  8:00 A.M. for Collegial ride
Bailey-Burwood-Barnhill-Backbone Blast!
Hillsboro Elementary School in Leipers Fork, 5412 Pinewood Road, Franklin 37064

Saturday looks like a good day, with some chance of rain.  If it stays dry, Jerry Franks will continue our outstanding Saturday ride options with a westside ride, beginning at 7:30.  The route goes around to Burwood for a rest stop at mile 18. There are some climbs on Mobleys Cut, Shoals Branch, and Backbone Ridge, but lots of flat stretches too!  It's a very scenic 55-mile course in our principal riding country!  Jerry will sweep the Long route. Here's the cue sheet:

Bailey-Burwood-Barnhill-Backbone Blast! - 55 miles - GPS

We continue our Saturday Collegial Ride option, which will start at 8:00.  This ride is again drawing very nice turnouts.  The ride takes a shorter course for those who like to proceed at a bit calmer pace, led by experienced leaders who make sure everyone is on course, and with regrouping when appropriate.  This Saturday Bob Whitmer will lead the Collegial option at a 14-15 mph pace.  The Collegial route is 34 miles and follows the long route until the rest stop at Burwood. Then it heads back in, but with a little detour to Fox's. Here's the Collegial route:

Bailey, Burwood, & Bending Chestnut - 34 miles - GPS

Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!