SERS rides are keeping tire companies in business. We had one tire deflate on top of the car on the way to the trailhead, and another flat at a stream crossing, and Hiser had a ride ending sidewall split during the first 2 miles.
Jason Hiser set up a great ride from Sherando Lake, up White Rock Gap to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and descending through Torry Ridge and Slacks. This ride required some solid climbing legs, but allowed 4 miles of relaxed and scenic climbing on the Parkway to break up the the rocky climbs.
Descents were fast and rocky. Jay cleaned the big hike-a-bike section on Torrey. Everyone took the ride at their own pace, and there were plenty of exhausted smiles at the end of the day. It was a perfect day to be up in the mountains.
Hiser ended up missing the ride and went for a hike instead. A tire sidewall gave out as we began the White Gap Rock Trail. The tear was far too big to ride on, so he called it a day. (ProTip: sabotage a friend’s tire and send them back to the car. They will get bored and thirsty waiting around. There will be beer waiting for you at the end of the ride.)
Bike Factory
Blue Wheel Cycles
Black Dog Bikes
Blue Ridge Cyclery
Great Outdoors Provision Co.