New Year's Eve Mystery Gravel

Ride Description:
What better way to ring in the new year than being on your gravel bike? This "follow-the-leader" ride will explore Borderlands Conservation, Patagonia, and the Harshaw Creek area. Total distance will be 30-35 miles of gravel roads, double-track, and singletrack. We will start at the new Casa Blanca Canyon trailhead.

Of course there will be a coffee break in Patagonia.

This ride is also not suitable for first time gravel riders. Tire widths of 40 mm are highly recommended, as are tubeless setups. If you are using conventional tubs, you will likely be fixing flat tires.

(I will be riding to the start from Sonoita, adding 16 miles. If you would like some extra miles, please contact me).

Notes:
Start Time: 8:45 AM sign-in. Wheels rolling 9:00 AM sharp.
Ride Type: Social/Re-group.
Pace: 12 mph on dirt, 15 mph on pavement
Terrain: Rolling hills. Best guess 10 miles of pavement.
Skill level: Intermediate
Total Elevation Gain: 1725
Traffic: very light
Group Size: This ride is limited to ten riders.
Water: Bring enough for three hours. However, we can top off water in Patagonia

Participation rules:
Your GABA membership should be current. If not, please consider joining at www.bikegaba.org. Bring food & fluids for 3 hours. Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. This ride is unsupported. Please obey traffic laws and represent GABA well.

Skill Code:
• Beg- Beginner- First timers, dirt roads.
• Nov- Novice- First year riders, mostly dirt roads, some double-track.
• Int- Intermediate- Doubletrack, singlegrack, sandy, rocky terrain.
• Adv- Advanced- Steep climbs and descents, singletrack, loose, rocky.

Terrain Code:
• 3-Moderate Hills