Before firing up the Barbie, before chilling some beverages, before sitting down to a great Labor Day picnic, come on out for NSC's Firecracker, two gravel routes to set right your holiday and your appetite.
The routes, 51 or 39 miles, pass through rail trails, fire roads thru forests, and single track through meadows and woods. The routes are mostly
Category 2
Dirt/gravel roads, wide single-track, or dual-track trails with potholes, washboard, and occasional loose surfaces. Larger tires size and lower pressure is recommended. Ideal bike: Endurance, all-road, or gravel Tire size: 32-35mm See Types of Gravel Rides
except for a segment on the long route that is
Category 3
Infrequently maintained trails and roads requiring a higher skill level. Use 30-40 psi tire pressure, depending on your weight and the minimum sidewall rating. Ideal bike: Gravel bike Tire size: 33-40mm See Types of Gravel Rides
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Please have bikes ready to roll at 9:15 am before the pre-ride safety talk.
Gravel ride
Category 2
Dirt/gravel roads, wide single-track, or dual-track trails with potholes, washboard, and occasional loose surfaces. Larger tires size and lower pressure is recommended. Ideal bike: Endurance, all-road, or gravel Tire size: 32-35mm See Types of Gravel Rides
