4th Annual 50+ Ride (Natchez Trace Area)
10-17-11, 07:00 AM
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4th Annual 50+ Ride (Natchez Trace Area)
As you know, the poll for a location was very closely split with the "Memphis Natchez Trace" barely winning and locations in New England and San Diego following close behind. It only leads me to think there should be interest in three regional get togethers. I originally mentioned Memphis (which admittedly was a point on the map to me) and many people chimed in with the Memphis Trace, sooooo. Here we are, the Natchez Trace Parkway is 444 miles long from Natchez Ms to Nashville. The Natchez Trace State Park is 120 miles from Memphis and 97 miles from Nashville. That's a whole lot of area to look at and not a lot of metro area actually on the route, the entire parkway is a designated bike route so I thought groups should start at each end and meet somewhere in the middle for a party. Ok, I'm kidding.
I did contact Jeff near Nashville, he lives .6 miles from the Parkway, rides the parkway on his daily commute, has several routes mapped out in the area ranging from 20-100 miles and also owns some land with a cabin, camping area and plenty of parking (to paraphrase the immortal "We got that going for us!").
At Jeff's suggestion I also contacted the Harpeth bicycling club in Nashville. They not only have a weekly ride mapped out using the Trace, they hold an annual event in the area. Here is what he said:
"Our club will host the annual Harpeth River Ride on June 2, 2012. Don't know if you're familiar with this event, so here's the rundown: Next year will be our 17th for hosting the Harpeth River Ride (HRR); it starts and ends at the Nissan Headquarters in Franklin, TN; offers routes of 25, 44, 62 and 100 miles; last year we had 1500 riders, including Lance Armstrong and 2 other members of Team RadioShack. Would love to have your group join us."
https://harpethriverride.com/
That's what I got so far. Suggestions? Comments?
Marc
I did contact Jeff near Nashville, he lives .6 miles from the Parkway, rides the parkway on his daily commute, has several routes mapped out in the area ranging from 20-100 miles and also owns some land with a cabin, camping area and plenty of parking (to paraphrase the immortal "We got that going for us!").
At Jeff's suggestion I also contacted the Harpeth bicycling club in Nashville. They not only have a weekly ride mapped out using the Trace, they hold an annual event in the area. Here is what he said:
"Our club will host the annual Harpeth River Ride on June 2, 2012. Don't know if you're familiar with this event, so here's the rundown: Next year will be our 17th for hosting the Harpeth River Ride (HRR); it starts and ends at the Nissan Headquarters in Franklin, TN; offers routes of 25, 44, 62 and 100 miles; last year we had 1500 riders, including Lance Armstrong and 2 other members of Team RadioShack. Would love to have your group join us."
https://harpethriverride.com/
That's what I got so far. Suggestions? Comments?
Marc
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10-17-11, 07:20 AM
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That sounds like a wonderful opportunity!!
Lots of variety, pretty country, and I would guess that early June will not be terribly hot??
Good work.
Lots of variety, pretty country, and I would guess that early June will not be terribly hot??
Good work.
10-17-11, 07:41 AM
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As you know, the poll for a location was very closely split with the "Memphis Natchez Trace" barely winning and locations in New England and San Diego following close behind. It only leads me to think there should be interest in three regional get togethers...
Our club will host the annual Harpeth River Ride on June 2, 2012. Don't know if you're familiar with this event, so here's the rundown: Next year will be our 17th for hosting the Harpeth River Ride (HRR); it starts and ends at the Nissan Headquarters in Franklin, TN; offers routes of 25, 44, 62 and 100 miles; last year we had 1500 riders, including Lance Armstrong and 2 other members of Team RadioShack. Would love to have your group join us."
https://harpethriverride.com/
That's what I got so far. Suggestions? Comments?
Marc
Our club will host the annual Harpeth River Ride on June 2, 2012. Don't know if you're familiar with this event, so here's the rundown: Next year will be our 17th for hosting the Harpeth River Ride (HRR); it starts and ends at the Nissan Headquarters in Franklin, TN; offers routes of 25, 44, 62 and 100 miles; last year we had 1500 riders, including Lance Armstrong and 2 other members of Team RadioShack. Would love to have your group join us."
https://harpethriverride.com/
That's what I got so far. Suggestions? Comments?
Marc
10-17-11, 07:48 AM
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The location is great. I think you will draw people who live within a day’s drive of Nashville. That includes most of the Great Lake states and the South.
If additional events are held in New England and on the west coast, participation in each event should be healthy.
I'm concerned about joining an event that draws 1500 riders. The benefits include SAG support, but I'd rather take a calmer ride in May.
If additional events are held in New England and on the west coast, participation in each event should be healthy.
I'm concerned about joining an event that draws 1500 riders. The benefits include SAG support, but I'd rather take a calmer ride in May.
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That sounds great, but I have definite plans to ride BRAG that week.
10-17-11, 08:09 AM
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Was checking to see how many bikers were at the OHR just for kicks. and on the Ann Arbor bike club site it said 1825.Its a blast.
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The Harpeth River Ride sounds like a good choice
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The location is great. I think you will draw people who live within a day’s drive of Nashville. That includes most of the Great Lake states and the South.
If additional events are held in New England and on the west coast, participation in each event should be healthy.
I'm concerned about joining an event that draws 1500 riders. The benefits include SAG support, but I'd rather take a calmer ride in May.
If additional events are held in New England and on the west coast, participation in each event should be healthy.
I'm concerned about joining an event that draws 1500 riders. The benefits include SAG support, but I'd rather take a calmer ride in May.
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10-18-11, 04:15 AM
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I kind of feel the same way... it CAN be very hot in that area by early June. One possibility is to move to late May.... or the 50+ group could gather up down in Franklin just before June 2 to ride for a couple of days and those wanting to could stay for the Harpeth River Ride. I would be moteling myself and don't care if camping is available... I would thus suggest a possible "headquarters" motel in the Franklin area.
I intend to make a looonng weekend of the trip and will be down a few days early,but if we schedule it earlier we will exclude anywhose jobs or family revolve around the school year.
We just have to keep kickin' the idea around 'til we have something to work with.
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I could maybe make that, if it doesn't conflict with Bike Virginia.
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10-18-11, 04:19 PM
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I am riding the Natchez Trace next week from Nashville to Natchez. Will know a lot more after that trip.
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I have no horse (or bike, as the case may be) in this race since I'm not attending, but if it helps here are some Memphis weather stats from Apr 1 to Jun 30 of last year (on the Weather Underground website, if the masked URL concerns you) : https://tinyurl.com/3ccc8wx. The attachment below is a crop of one chart from that page.
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Memphis???
I have no horse (or bike, as the case may be) in this race since I'm not attending, but if it helps here are some Memphis weather stats from Apr 1 to Jun 30 of last year (on the Weather Underground website, if the masked URL concerns you) : https://tinyurl.com/3ccc8wx. The attachment below is a crop of one chart from that page.
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* schedule time off from work: four driving days, ride day, 2-3 days to hang out
* train with winter commuting, then intensify in mid March (10 weeks until June 2)
* ask Family permission to go away for one week (they probably would not want to go)
* arrange accommodations
* pre-ride bike check at LBS
* rent car if necessary
* map driving route (~1100 miles)
* pack
* train with winter commuting, then intensify in mid March (10 weeks until June 2)
* ask Family permission to go away for one week (they probably would not want to go)
* arrange accommodations
* pre-ride bike check at LBS
* rent car if necessary
* map driving route (~1100 miles)
* pack
10-19-11, 11:35 AM
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* schedule time off from work: four driving days, ride day, 2-3 days to hang out
* train with winter commuting, then intensify in mid March (10 weeks until June 2)
* ask Family permission to go away for one week (they probably would not want to go)
* arrange accommodations
* pre-ride bike check at LBS
* rent car if necessary
* map driving route (~1100 miles)
* pack
* train with winter commuting, then intensify in mid March (10 weeks until June 2)
* ask Family permission to go away for one week (they probably would not want to go)
* arrange accommodations
* pre-ride bike check at LBS
* rent car if necessary
* map driving route (~1100 miles)
* pack
Marc