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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

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.