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Sugarloaf For B & C Riders
SUGARLOAF
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
B&C riders — you CAN DO IT!!
Distance: 30 +/- Miles-Climbing: 1.800 +/- feet
Start: 9 AM at the Waterfront Park
Lake Minneola in Clermont
(allow for a 1 hour drive from the Villages).
There are water and toilets at the park.
Ride Description: The 30 mile route crosses the Florida ridge, loops around and through Ferndale to Sugarloaf Mountain, then returns across the ridge. I expect the average overall pace to be 12-13 mph with a couple of stops. Stops will be at Green Mtn. Overlook (12 miles) - water, toilets,picnic tables and at the top of Sugarloaf Mtn (17 miles) - water. We expect to be finished in 3 hours.
Ride Route
Tips: This ride is geared toward B & C riders who are comfortable with riding 30 miles. This is probably the hilliest 30 miles you can find in Florida – you will climb more than 1800 feet – there are several hills with gradients in excess of 8% – make sure your bike is in good shape and shifts easily into your lowest gears as you will need them.
This is an achievement ride and you will need to ride your own pace on the hills. On the hills start off slow and if you are stronger near the top then you can go faster – the other way does not work! At the tops of hills we will slow down or stop for groups.
Host: Allan Broadribb