Ride The Plains

The 16th annual Ride the Plains is a scenic road tour of Jefferson Co, offering 13, 25, 33, 55, 66, and 80 mile fully supported ride options, all starting from Rush Strong School in Strawberry Plains. Super light traffic and beautiful scenery highlight this rolling trek through “the Plains”.

All skill level cyclists are welcome—like all Race Day Events rides, RTP is NOT A RACE!

Soft cotton shirts guaranteed to all participants. 
DeFeet performance socks also, guaranteed to the first 300 registrants.
The post-ride Buddy’s BBQ is again the reward at the finish.
Great rest stop support provided by the faculty of Rush Strong School, with proceeds going to that organization.

Expected participation–300

Packet Pickup/late registration:

Friday, April 25: Crown Cleaners, 9409 S. Northshore, from 3 to 6pm.

Packets may also be picked up on ride morning, starting at 7:00.

Day of ride registration available for $60

Join the Ride With GPS Event to receive the paid tier of Turn by Turn directions and maps for free!

Registration Cost:

$35, December Sale 17-25
$47, December 26 thru February 28
$52, March 1 thru April 6
$57, April 7 thru April 20
$62, April 21 thru April 25
$65, Day of ride

Route markings

All routes are marked in white at the beginning, then marked with the following colors as the shorter routes split off. Route separation points are very well marked, with route distances written clearly in the road multiple times.

13 mile — WHITE until mile 10, then PINK back to the finish.
25 mile — WHITE, then BLUE at 16.3, then GREEN from 17.1 to 19.2, then back to WHITE
33 mile — WHITE, then BLUE from 16.3 to 21.7, then back to WHITE
55 mile — WHITE the entire route
66 mile — WHITE, then ORANGE from 32.5 to 36.9, then back to WHITE
80 mile — WHITE, then YELLOW from 32.5 to 67.6, then back to WHITE

 

All routes are marked in WHITE from the last rest stop (Rocky Valley Baptist) to the finish

Cue sheets will be provided on Saturday morning for those who feel the need to carry those. Cue sheets are not required, as every turn is clearly marked, and all routes are available on Ride with GPS

Split Points

Split point for 13 vs 30/55/66/80 is at 10 miles
Split point for 25/33 vs 55/66/80 is at 16.3 miles
Split point for 25 vs 33 is 17.1 miles
Split point for 55 vs 66/80 is at 28.5 miles
Split point for 66 vs 80 is at 32.5 miles

 

Rest Stops

13 mile – No rest stops
25 mile – No rest stops
23 mile – 1 rest stop at mile 18
55 mile – 2 rest stops at miles 28.5 & 43.8
66 mile – 2 rest stops at miles 28.5 & 52.8
80 mile – 4 rest stops at miles 28.5, 44.6, 55.9 (fluids only), 67.7