Route Report: 3 States of Gravel

 Quote of the Day: 

"Not sure which of these roads go through in Great Barrington"

Actually, they all went through but the real surprise was Blue Hill Road, just past Monument Valley Road in Great Barrington.  It's a gravel road till you get to the pond.  Fortunately, there was a metal bridge over the stream otherwise we would have had wet feet for the remainder of the ride.

This route had us stop at a spot that I call the Sound of Music View that reminds of Austria and when you look down the valley you can see Mt Everett off in the distance.  The masthead above was taken on the first Fall Foliage Gravel Grinder (F2G2), three years ago and the weather was stellar.  Not so today.  Still, it's a wonderful view.

Roubaix to Brew: 3 States of Gravel

The next Roubaix to Brewery Ride destination is the Barrington Brewery in Great Barrington, MA.

Sunday, April 30th

Salisbury, CT

 8 ish am Start

Parking:  In and around Salisbury.  The library, or Town Hall.

 

Recommended Equipment:  Cyclcross Bikes with 32c tires (at least) or Mountain Bikes, and empty growler and a way to safely carry it on dirt roads for the remainder of the ride.

Terrain:  Two really big climbs, followed by moderate climbing after lunch. 

1. Mt Riga Road (biggest climb in CT and a dirt road):  6.2 miles, 1,293 ft climb, 4% average grade
2. Sunset Rock:  762 ft climb with an average 12% grade 

All the big climbs are in the morning.

Relive the 2017 Ronde De Rosey