October Chill Ride

5289 North Mills River Road,Mills River NC 28759

09 October, 2021

Description

October's Chill Ride is at North Mills River Recreation Area. The Chill Ride is heading up gravel to Bear Branch and Wash Creek Trail. Details on where the ride starts are coming soon. Meeting at the Ingles parking lot on Boyleston Hwy and car pooling up is encouraged—parking is tight. As always, we start with a pre-ride overview of the trails, check our bikes, answer any questions, and then head out. Important Details! Skills / Experience Required: Beginner Ride skills, plus some practice of neutral position, ready/attack position, braking (one finger/gentle pressure) and level pedals. Experience riding on paved, gravel surfaces and some experience on green technical XC single track (including small roots and rocks) Endurance Required: Ability to ride at least 5 miles on green XC single track in 1.5 hours with a few short breaks. Your fitness routine includes biking, running, or other cardio at least 2 times per week. Can ride trails like Boyd Branch, Campground Connector and Explorer Loop.