On tap for tomorrow is one of our group's favorite rides; Hurst Hammock, or also known as The Twisted Hammock. This classic route meanders along familiar roads out to the Beulah area before making the turn that leads to Hurst Hammock itself. (For those of you who have never been in the Hammock, you are in for a real treat!) The pace up to this turn is usually along the moderate lines as the riders enjoy a get reacquainted session after the week long efforts of solo riding. Once we turn towards the Hammock however, all bets are off as the ride morphs into a race...with the Hammock Town Sign as the finish line. On occasion, the peloton has seen speeds into the mid 30s along this stretch as well as an all out rompin', stompin' sprint as the icing on the cake. It's always good fun!
The start time is 8am at Maygarden and Summit for this 50 miler. There is an option for those who would like a few more miles. (thus the "Twisted" moniker). Don't worry, we'll regroup at the two rest stops before continuing onward. And for those of you concerned about the pace, except for the Hammock Sprint and Maygarden Sprint at the end of the ride, the pace is usually moderate, (see Pace Chart below). The course is somewhat hilly but not bad. After the second rest stop it's pretty much flat. It's a great route and even more fun with the Dog and Pony show that is the F&S peloton!
What a cast of unusual characters! (COUCs) Even, a Cirque du Soleil has nothing on these guys!
The weather forecast looks very nice with temps in the low to mid 60s at start time and topping out in the low 70s by the time we're cranking it up on Maygarden. Can you say sunshine aplenty?! Really looking forward to seeing everyone for a ride in the (Twisted) Hammock! But, until then, I'll...
See you out on the road,
Bob
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