Alright, I know the long range forecasts still look ugly for the weekend of 03/01, but I am going to be optimistic and predict a lovely sunday in the mid to high 50’s following a friday of snow. With that prediction, I am also letting you know that I am planning to resume the Sunday Rides with O.G.R.E. Dru (me). Looking at the plan, I am scheduled for 2:30 minutes, so that works out to about 44-48 miles. So, I have selected my 46 miles from EH route. I am not going to mince words here. This is my idea of a fun route. Why? well, because it involves some of the best hills north of the river, and south of Sawnee Mountain. As in ~3000 feet of climbing over 46 miles. If you can conquer this route at 16+, you are HIM ready on the bike. So, what does the route look like? Here it is in all it’s glory:

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6975423

As always with my rides, we will regroup early and often. This one offers tests for everyone. Some of the highlights/lowlights:

@Mile 11 – Climb Wileo Rd from the River.
@Mile 13 – Shallowford / Jones
@Mile 17 – 2 miles of short rollers through Wildwood Springs
@Mile 20.5 – One of the infamous Sisters
@Mile 22 – The long slow slog that is Cox Rd
@Mile 27 – The Etris Rd quick hitter
@Mile 33 – Bethany/Thompson/Francis Rd taking you to your max elev

On the upside, you get some screaming downhills too (just watch for the speed humps in Mountain Park!)
So… if the weather and fitness allow. Come and join me in an adventure through Fulton (and just a hint of Forsyth). It will be interesting, I promise that. As for the fun factor, I will love it, but I am pretty sure there is something wrong with me tongue emoticon