After a good night's rest and carb load breakfast the road and gravel groups will depart together from the Lava Hot Springs Downtown Park at 10AM.
The return routes split a few miles east of Lava Hot Springs. There are three climbs on the road route - the first out of Lava is steep but short, the second to Treasureton Pass is 3-4% slow grind, and the last is a 3/4 mile grind to Preston. See Road map link below.
The Gravel route will have a bit more climbing in one climb up and over Baldy Mt. Your reward is you'll avoid Treasureton Pass and the grind into Preston. See Gravel map below.
Caution: There are no public access potable water sources on this route. All riders should carry at least 3 water bottles or a hydration pak. We will arrange at a roadside water stop north of the Bear River crossing (mile 34 for roadies and mile 32.5 for grinders). Road riders may also opt to detour off route to Grace convenience stores for carbs and water.
Both routes will have a designated sweep rider. All riders must report to the ride leader or otherwise be accounted for in Lewistson.
Download the updated Road map... https:/ridewithgps.com/routes/40589926 or Gravel map... https:/ridewithgps.com/routes/40573641