Roan Moan 2011

Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department

Saturday, July 30, 2011 @ 7:00 AM

Date

Start: Saturday, July 30, 2011 @ 7:00 AM

Address

Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department
306 Baker Lane Bakersville, NC

Registration Closing Date

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 @ 9:59 AM PST

Brief Description

The 15th annual Roan Moan offers a strenuous century, metric, quarter century and barbecue. The metric and century rides tour the old Tweetsie Railroad Grade and Doe River before the 7 mile "Moan" up and over Roan Mountain. The quarter century climbs to the top of the mountain and back.

Directions

From main stoplight in downtown Bakersville, follow Hwy 226 North 1/4 mile to Fire Dept. on left.

Metric Course Map

Course Map

Century Course Map

Course Map

Additional Information

Same-day registration and packet pickup begins 6AM. The century ride starts at 7:00. The quarter century and metric begin at 9:00. The century and metric courses merge and it's possible all riders could ride together some. Jackets are STRONGLY advised, as it can be wet and cold on the Mountain. Showers and barbecue are provided after the ride. T-shirts are guaranteed for preregistered riders, and available for same-day registrants while supplies last. At the hottest time of the year, come up to one of the prettiest and coolest places you'll ever see.

Map

Photos