Where: Edgemoor Baptist Church, 330 Old Emory Rd, Clinton, TN 37716
When: Riding will start at 9:00 am
Route: Big Ridge via Mountain Rd (Garmin), Big Ridge via Mountain Rd (Ride w/GPS), 50 miles, w/3655' climbing. More climbing going out to Big Ridge and typical way coming back, which is easier.
Weather: 71 - 81 degrees, sunny, virtually no wind, humid
Ride Leaders:
Jim Shannon - 865.531.3190 (text)
Tim Foust - 865.898.1225
Kelly Heiskell - 865.237-2383
Notes: This will be a toasty ride with full sun, so be sure to start out hydrated and drink often throughout the ride. At the park refill your bottles. You should carry some gels, energy bar, bananas, too. Don't forget sunscreen. Freeze half of each water bottle.
Signs of dehydration: thirst, fatigue, dry lips and skin, headache, muscle cramps, lightheaded, dizziness, elevated heart rate (beyond what it should be for riding, a heart rate that races and won't come down).
If you feel you are getting dehydrated, be sure to let someone know, find a shady spot to rest & drink.