The FORCn Duro -- Save the Date!

[TSpice]

I actually just signed up to be a FORC member yesterday, almost primarily for this ride coming up!

I plan to at least hit all 5 parks, not sure about riding between them. (Likely to get dropped off at Westbrook, ride Westbrook, ride to Scott, ride Scott, ride to Grove Tap, ride the 1 mile home. Drive to Sunder and ride the rest of the day. Hopefully get a ride back to Sunder at some point to get my car! So would be doing everything except the 17 mile pavement grind between Scott and Sunder.)

Will play it by ear I suppose!

[Guldy]

I actually just signed up to be a FORC member yesterday, almost primarily for this ride coming up!

Excellent! Thanks for joining, if you're interested the FORC monthly membership meeting is coming up Aug 3rd, 630pm at Bent River brewery RI. There'll be some Duro discussion.

Might I entice you to ride those 17 miles from Grove Tap to SBP? All whom complete the whole Duro get a prize at the post-ride party -- and its sooo worth it.

[SweetSVT99]

Might I entice you to ride those 17 miles from Grove Tap to SBP? All whom complete the whole Duro get a prize at the post-ride party -- and its sooo worth it.

[TSpice]

Excellent! Thanks for joining, if you're interested the FORC monthly membership meeting is coming up Aug 3rd, 630pm at Bent River brewery RI. There'll be some Duro discussion.

Might I entice you to ride those 17 miles from Grove Tap to SBP? All whom complete the whole Duro get a prize at the post-ride party -- and its sooo worth it.

Is there any rules for what trails you have to hit at every park? That is half of why I would be tempted to skip the 17 mile pavement ride, is so I can make sure I survive L.T. at Sunderbruch, haha.

[Guldy]

The Duro is not a race, ride at your own pace, no prize for finishing first. Take several breaks/BS sessions to make it a fun day in lieu of grueling. SAG wagon will follow along and park at each trail system w/water, snacks, other beverages, lies & tomfoolery.

Is there any rules for what trails you have to hit at every park?

Its on-your-honor. The Spirit of the Duro is to ride the entire route with a Full Loop of all trails at each park, even if that means walking the tough portions of LT, area 51, etc.
Be safe, have fun, get to know fellow FORC'rs!

[Guldy]

Lots of hard-core bikers getting together for the Duro! Good Stuff, excited to meet & ride with everyone!

Check-in 7AM at Westbrook for overnight parking details, route map handouts, coffee & grub.

SAG wagon will be well stocked w/snacks, water and variety of beverages

Bring cell phone, blinky taillight for road portions, water bottle, multitool, money for the Grove Tap. Helmets always.

Post ride party Saturday 6PM-ish!

FORC party area is at Fishermans Corner sites #37 & 38.
Non-Duro riding FORC members and family are welcome!

• BBQ, condiments & paper goods provided by FORC.
• Bring a side dish to share; feel free to drop off a cooler Fri nt/early Sat morning if needed.
• Beer Potluck -- bring a sixer (or twelver or more!) of your fav craft beer to put into the kiddie pool.

New camping info per Steve H -- we can put one tent down with a trailer/RV. Latecomers needing a spot can 'bribe' a FORCr (beer might work) and share a site.

See everyone Saturday morning if not earlier!

[SpinStir]

I reserved spot 40 and will have a pop up, with an extra bed, and room for a tent on the site if anyone needs a place to crash.