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Red River Rally

When:
Saturday, October 4, 2014, 8:00 AM
Where:
Natural Bridge State Resort Park Shelter #2
2135 Natural Bridge Rd.
Slade, KY  40376
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Patrick Wesolosky
859-223-6371 (p)
Category:
Event Ride
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44th Annual Red River Rally - NOTE - The Nada Tunnel/Skybridge Ride will be on Saturday this year!!!

Join us for Kentucky's oldest continuously organized bicycle ride. Since 1970 the Bluegrass Cycling Club has hosted the Red River Rally. We welcome you to take part in out 45th ride through the Red River Gorge.
 
2014 Red River Rally Sponsors: SW.O.R.D and Road ID.

 NOTE:  The price increases after September 29 and on line registration closes October 2. 
 
Saturday, October 4th, 2014
Join us in our annual celebration of the fall season! We invite you ride back in time as you climb the old logging road to the hundred plus year old historic 900-foot long Nada Tunnel, enter into the valley of the Red River Gorge where you will roll through towering cliffs and massive boulders formed seven million years ago, ride past wonders of nature Raven Rock, Chimney Top Rock and Tower Rock, as you climb your way up to Sky Bridge for a snack. Ride the ridges of Pine Ridge, past Parched Corn Creek and Zachariah.Finish the 38 mile hilly loop back at Natural Bridge or continue on to Lee County and into the charming town of Beattyville and back for the 65 mile loop.

 

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at shelter #2 by the sky-lift parking lot at the Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade, Kentucky.  Wheels roll at 10:00 AM.


 Sunday, October 5th, 2014

Come and join our Sunday ride. You have four great routes to choose from: 34, 42, 43 & 50 miles. The 34 & 42 mile routes are rolling and scenic with a few climbs, while the 43 & 50 mile routes are more challenging with a number of tougher climbs that take you to Furnace KY in Estill County! The 42 and 50 mile routes will have riders pedaling through Clay City KY, before crossing the Red River and rolling back up the valley.

 

Registration begins at 8:30am at shelter #2 by the sky-lift parking lot at the Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade, Kentucky. Wheels roll at 10:00am.

 

Registration covers hot beverages prior to the ride, snacks, drinks, lunch, and sag service. Get there early!

 

* REFUNDS: There are no refunds for the RRR.*