Last minute prep work

Finalizing the last minute logistics before the trip starts. Got the last of the host sites confirmed! Cue sheets (the route we take to get between cities). Here is one of the more difficult rides - Asheville NC to Gatlinburg TN. Total climbing of 17,427 feet, but at least it will be fun going down.


I should have the cue sheets for Colorado done shortly which should have some good climbs as well.

We also got to get out and get in a ride last night. Weather was great. Had to watch out for sand on the road (something that was never an issue in Ohio). Check out the Bike and Build bike jersey I am wearing below - I will be wearing one for the next 2 months (I have 3, so I can wash them). Thanks to Ben Ryan, fellow leader for riding ahead and snapping the pics.


Tomorrow the rest of the riders arrive, and then the trip really gets started. We have a police escort out to ride out of town (No, I have not had one before), and this one is for safety as the traffic will be crazy coming to the OBX for Memorial weekend.