Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Come and join our Saturday ride. Registration at 12:00 noon at Shelter 2 at the base of the Sky Lift. Routes 40 & 40 miles. The first 40 mile route is flatter and scenic, while the second 40 mile route is more challenging with a number of tougher climbs!

Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Join us in our 38th annual celebration of the fall season! We invite you to ride the valley of the Red River, climb the old logging road to Nada Tunnel, ride past wonders of nature Raven Rock, Chimney Top Rock and Tower Rock, as you climb your way up to Sky Bridge for lunch. Ride the ridges of Pine Ridge, past Parched Corn Creek and Zachariah.

Finish the 38 mile hilly loop back at Natural Bridge or continue on to Lee County and into the charming town of Beattyville for the 65 mileloop.

Sunday ride starts at 10:00 am with a mass start. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at shelter #2 by the sky-lift parking lot at the Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade, Kentucky.

Directions

From Lexington take I-64 east to the Mountain Parkway. Follow the parkway approximately 33 miles to the Slade exit (KY 15). Follow the signs to Natural BridgeState Resort Park (KY 11).

Registration

Click here to register online.
Click here to download the registration form.

Registration covers hot beverages prior to the ride, snacks, drinks, lunch, and sag service. Get there early! Price:$30 for the whole weekend ride or $20 per day payable on the morning of the ride.

* REFUNDS: There are no refunds for the RRR.

Food!

We will have water and a few snacks at Sky Bridge, 17 miles into the route. Following the ride we will have a cookout at the sky lift picnic shelter from 1:00 p.m. until the last riders get in from the 65-mile loop. Non-riding family members can join us for the cook-out for a small additional fee. Wrist bands will be issued at registration. Please show your wristband to acquire lunch. Safety

All riders are expected to have bicycles in good condition, to obey all traffic laws, and to ride safely and intelligently. Roads are narrow with short sight distances. These are public roads, so cars will be sharing the road with us.

All riders must wear ab SPSC or SNELL approved hard shell helmet. A headlightor flashlight is necessary in Nada Tunnel. Please walk your bicycle through the tunnel! The road surface is wet and dangerous.

Weather

A cool, wet morning and a mild afternoon are usual, but not promised. The rally will go rain or shine. Dress appropriately in layers.

Accommodation & Camping

Tent camping is available at the State Park (888-459-7275) or at Koomer Ridge Campground on a 'first come first served' basis.No reservations are taken for the Koomer Ridge campground. Lodge rooms, cabins, and motels are listed below. (The state park rooms and cabins are generally booked months in advance.)

1. Abner's Motel, Stanton, 606 663-0539
2. Cliffview Resort, 8 miles from park, 606 668-6550
3. Lil Abner Motel, on KY 11 606 663-5384
4. Natural Bridge Cabin Company, Slade, 606 663-3700
5. Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade, 800 325-1710 or 606 663-2214
6. Seven Sisters, Campton, 606 668-6444
7. Tecumseh Resort, 1 mile from park, 606 663-0283
8. Torrent Falls, 5 miles from park, 606 668-6441
9. Travelwise, Beattyville, 606 464-2225
10. True North Outfitters, Pine Ridge, 888-637-6148

Red River Rally Registration

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th, October 2009

Natural Bridge State Resort Park

Terrain

A hilly 38 mile loop with one major climb or a hilly 65 mile loop with several major climbs. (Check out the slightly scary route profiles below.) Riders on 65 mile loop must be at the 26 mile checkpoint by 1:00 p.m. Descents can be wet and slippery, especially after NadaTunnel.

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