Recap: Blue Ridge Parkway Loop

North Carolina
Written By Ray George

4 cyclists. 27 miles. 4200ft climbing. Headed out from Betsey's on Edgemont Rd. Turned on Pineola Rd. 4-6% average grade with 8-12% pitches. Connected with the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stopped at the overlook for lunch and coffee outside. Topped 4000ft elevation before bombing down Roseboro Rd. Ended the day at Betsey's for Oysterfest with fresh oysters, flounder and low country boil. Plus a bonfire with superlogs. Adam L was on an 11 speed Alfine hub which made it more impressive.

Ray George

Ray founded Ohio Gravel Grinders in 2012. Ray moved to Columbus in 2007 and jumped into bicycle event organization and advocacy by launching Bike the Cbus, Columbus’ only city-wide bicycle tour, currently organized by Yay Bikes! He developed Columbus Rides Bikes! blog and companion Facebook group with over 3000 members to support the Tuesday Nite Ride. Ray has been instrumental in organizing charity rides, including Ride the Elevator, Night of 1000/1001 Tacos, and Yelp on Two Wheels to support many organizations.

Ray enjoys long gravel bike rides in the woods and lunch with coffee outside. He has been featured on a number of podcasts. Check them out on the Featured On section. Honey Stinger Ambassador

http://www.ohiogravelgrinders.com
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