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Harrison County Bicycle Association (HCBA)
July - August 2002 RIDE SCHEDULE
Road Captain Laurel Klein (info@hcba,us). Difficulty ratings: (*) easy; ( * * ) moderate;(* * *) difficult; (* * * *) extreme. These ratings are somewhat subjective.
Thursday July 4 @ 9:00 Deckers Creek Rail Trail
( * ½) 25 miles From Sabraton Plaza (CVS pharmacy, Auto Zone, Rio Grande, etc) Meet along the trail behind the shopping center. The trail has a good hard packed surface suitable for road bikes. It climbs steadily away from Morgantown toward Masontown and flattens out as it goes on to Reedsville. There are some very pretty spots along the creek and also some interesting old coke ovens. The return is all downhill Lunch at the Rio Grande.
Saturday July 6 @ 9:00 Time Trial 10 :00 Casual Ride
Jane Lew (exit 105 I79) Park along dead end road in front of truck stop. Time trial is out and back Jesse Run Rd. See if you can improve your time. ( * ½) 15 to 20 mile casual ride to follow after time trial about 10am
Sunday July 7 @ 9:00 Ritchie County Loop
50 miles ( * * ½) From Pennsboro depot. (Take Rt 50 W to Rt 74 N, stay on 74 as it zigzags into town. Depot will be on left.) Ride goes through really rural countryside and small communities of Pullman, Harrisville and Cairo. Several hills, but some nice descents and long flats. Lunch at North Bend State Park Lodge. Old time hardware store in Cairo. Dairy Queen at Ellenboro on return.
Saturday July 13 @ 9:00 North Bend Rail Trail Salem to West Union
( * ) 26 miles from Salem College parking lot on Main St., Salem. Flat rail trail has been improved but still has some rough spots. Mountain bikes are best. A tunnel each way. Lunch in West Union.
Sunday July 14 @ 10:00 Lost Creek- Watters Smith
33 miles( * * ) From Riverbend Park, Clarksburg Familiar road. Flat to gently rolling out to Lost Creek. The road over to Wattersmith, repaved a year or two ago, has a hill. Lost Creek BP is a good place to stop for snacks
Saturday July 20 @ 9:00 Valley Falls -Pruntytown
16 miles ( * * ½) From church parking lot across from gas station at intersection of Rt 50 and Rt 250 south of Pruntytown. Mountain bike ride to Valley Falls on west (undeveloped) side of Tygart River. Mostly gravel roads, some rough. Stop at falls to take in view. Bring water and snacks.
Sunday July 21 @ 9:30 Allegheny Highlands Trail, Confluence to Rockwood PA
( * * ) About 35 miles, more if you like. From Sister’s Restaurant in downtown Confluence. Come earlier if you want breakfast. The new section of rail trail that was completed last summer is one of the prettiest. Trail has a smooth surface but can be a little soft. There is a section near Fort Hill that wanders through the woods and looks a little gnarly, but isn’t. There is a very gradual climb for a few miles. There is a store, maybe a restaurant for lunch. Bring some snacks.
Saturday July 27 @ 9:30 West Fork Rail Trail Glady to Durbin
( * ½) 45 miles Meet at Alpine Inn at Alpena on Rt 33east of Elkins From there we will drive another 10 miles to the trailhead. Reasonably good surface, trail is mostly flat with a gentle grade towards Durbin. Mountain bikes are best. Remote and scenic trail follows the West Fork of the Greenbrier River. Look for birds, wildlife,beaver dams. Restaurant lunch in Durbin, see the newly restored depot. Bring plenty of water. Please call or e-mail to let the ride leader know you are going and if you want to carpool.
Sunday July 28 @ 9:00 Whisper Mountain Loop
34 miles ( * * * ) From Stonewall Jackson Dam Mostly flat to rolling with one or two significant hills Nice scenery some roads that are new to most of us. Bring plenty of water and snacks.
Friday August 2 To Monday August 5 Highland Inn Weekend with Al & Fern
Meet at the Highland Inn at Monterey Virginia at noon Friday We will have some lunch and take an afternoon ride. Longer rides on Saturday and Sunday, a shorter ride on Monday. Monterey is located in the most sparsely populated county of Virginia. With good roads, little traffic, and wonderful scenery this is road biking heaven. A century ride is possible but most of us will ride a little less and enjoy it a lot more. There are several good routes to choose from. There are a couple of restaurants and shops within walking distance. The inn has a nice restaurant and a tavern, too. There is a big front porch to relax on. Make reservations early. 540-468-2143 AARP members ask for a discount Rates include continental breakfast Alternative lodgings are also available nearby. Let Al know when you have made your reservation.
Saturday August 3 @ 9:00 Snowbird Loop
42 miles ( * * ) From Marshville exit Rt 50 W/ A longer loop with few hills, but plenty of good riding. A choice of stores to stop for snacks about 2/3 of the way along. Return mostly on back roads, a little bit on Rt 50.
Sunday August 4 @ 9:00 Riverbend Surprise
40 to 50 miles ( * * ) From Riverbend Park, Clarksburg, Route will be chosen by the group, could be Lost Creek, Jane Lew, Hodgesville, Jacksons Mill. No big hill climb is planned. There should be a stop for snacks.
Saturday August 10 @ 9:30 West Fork Trail Glady to Durbin
Same ride as July 27 This is such a nice trail we don’t want anyone to miss it. Don’t forget to call Mike to let him know you are going.
Sunday August 11 @ 10:30 Morgantown Rail Trails
( * ) 10 to 25 miles from the C’s house (just off Van Voorhis Rd) Leisurely pace. Paved rail trail through Morgantown, A little hill climb at the end. Lunch at the C’s after the ride
Saturday August 17 @ 9:00 Friendsville Bittenger Loop
35 miles ( * * * ) From downtown Friendsville MD, up Bear Creek Road, climb the mountain past the fish hatchery, pass through Bittinger, take the Accident-Bittinger Road to Accident, then back down Bear Creek to Friendsville. Lunch available at Accident. Hilly ride with one of the hills really tough .
Sunday August 18 @ 9:00 West Union Pennsboro Loop
35 miles ( * * ½) From ballfield on Rt 18North just off Rt 50 West at West Union A few hills, nice scenery. A really pleasant ride. Bring water and snacks.
Saturday August 24 @ 8:00 Jane Lew -Stonewall Jackson Lake
50 miles ( * * ) From Jane Lew exit of I-79 (exit 105) Route goes down through Weston to the lake and around the lake. Somewhere along the way there is a store, but bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
Sunday August 25 @ 1:30 Fairmont - Prickett’s Fort Loop
( * ½) 20 miles from the parking lot of Gabriel’s Store off exit 139 of I-79 Ride wanders through Fairmont neighborhoods on back roads and streets A few hills. A change of scenery. See where the new rail trail will go.
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