We will be starting not too far from the CITO site the previous day at Mormon
Emigrant Trail (AKA Iron Mountain Road) and Silverfork Road
(posted coords). From there we will be bike riding down to Sly
Park Reservoir, or however far you wish to go.
From Silverfork Road to Sly Park is approx 20 miles (32 km), but
almost entirely downhill. You will lose about 4200 ft in elevation
while only gaining about 650 ft. This ride should be suitable for
either a road bike or mountain bike.
Besides riders, we will also be looking for plenty of volunteers to
shuttle, man the "watering holes" along the way, and simply provide
moral support for those doing the ride. Please let us know how you
wish to participate in this event in your log.
For those riding, helmets are highly encouraged and I'd say a
must. MET is not exactly "busy", but cars do go fast so riders
should stay as far to the right and single file as much as
possible. We will also have signs posted so that motorists are of
the bicyclists. You are welcome to ride one mile or the entire
length - hopefully we should have a system in place to get
all riders back down to Sly Park. It's too hard to nail down the
details right now without having any idea of interest for both
riders and volunteers.
This is by no means intended to be a race, and of course you are
welcome to stop by and pick up any of the fine caches along MET as
you head down the hill.
Also, if anyone does not plan on attending but has a bike rack
they wish to loan, we may be in need.
The ride will probably start around 10:30 am and last until the
last of the minglers at the lake are gone. Many more details will
be announced as this gets closer, so stay tuned.
Remember, you don't have to make the ride to sign the log - the
only requirement is to come out and have fun.
Riding profile (click for more detailed image)
