David,
I have been several times. A friend and I are actually planning our 3rd annual trip. We leave on early Monday, May 18th and return on May 21st. In the past we have camped at Beartree ( http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/mr/recreation/camping/beartree.shtml ) campground. This year we are renting a cabin. Cabin is next to trail near Green Cove. Cabin sleeps 7 we have 3 firm commits. Randy Another Hybrid Lover From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David B. Rittlinger Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 2:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Gyros: 12427] Virginia Creeper Trail - March 21st and 22nd Gyros, I am new to the Gyros as of three weeks ago. So far the two touring rides I have been on have been very enjoyable. A work buddy and I are planning on riding the Virginia Creeper Trail on March 21st and 22nd. See the link listed below for more information: http://www.vacreepertrail.com/ The Virginia Creeper Trail is a rails to trails path that extends 35 miles from Abingdon, VA to the VA/NC State Line near White Top, VA. The path is hard packed gravel and dirt. My wife and rode the trail back in October when the leaves were changing and it was beautiful. The surrounding terrain is mostly rolling hills and farmland. There is 15 mile stretch going to White Top, VA that averages a 5% grade. Shuttle services from local bike shops are available to take you to White Top, VA if you are only interested on coasting downhill in lieu of climbing. The link listed above is a great resource for any information you may need. See attached pictures. Mountain, hybrid, or cyclocross bikes are the weapons of choice on this trip. Road bikes with slicks are not recommended. The plan is to either go up there early in the morning on the 21st or the night before depending on how people feel about leaving early in the morning to drive 4 hours to Abingdon. We would ride the trail to the end and back (70 miles) on the 21st. Since it is basketball tournament time, I figure after a hard days work we could find a watering hole in Abingdon to quench our thirsts, eat, and watch some basketball. I know where an Irish Pub is in Abingdon. Since it will be a long day, the plan is to get rooms in Abingdon to stay the night and then we all drive home on Sunday morning. I am throwing this out there that if there are any Gyros interesting in going you are more than welcome to come. Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy the day, -David Hail to Hybrid Nation! Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you foolishly subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post useless drivel to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] We love reading 3000 line messages so please don't bother trimming your replies. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
