If you are
looking for the 16 mile race to Winchester from CuldeSac, it is
gone. In its place we are offering a semi-supported club day ride
of 68 miles.
Start time:
9 am (arrive and set up before)
Location:
Grocery in Lapwai off 95
Date: Sunday,
June 29th
$5.00 for
gas for the SAG. bring whatever water, drinks, snacks you like
and Leanne when slup 'em around for you.
By adding
by starting and finishing in Lapwai and adding what we usually
call the Winchester Century, we make this a 55 mile loop through
pasture land, wheat fields, and mountain switchbacks.
You are still
welcome to race up the old Winchester Grade, but the rest of us
are just going to enjoy the spectacles to the east and south west.
You still
get to admire the panoramic views to the south and east as you
climb the Old Grade and spot the wild flowers in yellows, purples
and blues and hear the birds a twitter.
But this year
we'll take you over two miles of 95 to the Reubens-Gifford Road.
This is again rural, scenic, and a bit challenging though nothing
like the old grdae.
Before highway
12, we'll turn back south and ride through Cottonwood Creek back
to Ldapwai. Most of Cottonwood Creek is a gentle climb but be
warned from Tom Beall Road you have another 1000 foot climb before
droping down on Garden Gulch to 95 into Lapwai..
This is probably
the most scenic road ride we do. It is not for beginners and won't
be formerly supported. You can eat at the LakeSide Cafe in Winchester
or pick up a snack at one of the two convenience stores there,
but you won't find food or water again until you are back inLapwai,
so expect to carry your favorite snack bar for munching before
you tackle Cottonwood Creek.
Some of you
may have no better sense than to want to start and finish in Lewiston.
If you are one of those, let
me know.
