Issaqueena's Last Ride
Event summary
Not only will you enjoy the beauty of the South Carolina countryside, but registration also includes delightful perks such as pre-ride coffee and baked goods, a delicious post-ride meal, a commemorative T-shirt, cue sheets, SAG support, and fully stocked rest stops along the way. The ride begins and ends at St. John's Lutheran Church, located at 301 W. Main St in Walhalla, SC. Join us for a day filled with adventure, camaraderie, and the joy of cycling amidst nature’s splendor!
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Issaqueena's Last Ride 30
Includes T-Shirt
This slightly hilly route winds it way north of Walhalla but does not include the mountain section of the longer routes. The route makes its way around Lake Cherokee before returning to Walhalla. One rest stop midway provides refreshments. Total elevation gain is ~2100 ft.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$45.00
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Issaqueena's Last Ride 52
Includes T-Shirt
This middle distance route does not have the difficult climbs of the 3 longer routes. This route follows the quiet and rolling roads of Salem and the Tamassee area with views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Total elevation gain is ~3000 ft.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$45.00
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Issqueena's Last Ride 60
Includes T-Shirt
The metric includes moderate hills north of Walhalla offering great views of the Blue Ridge Foothills before starting the 5 mile climb up Highway 130. Shortly after completing this climb the route turns steeply upward with the thigh-burning 1 mile ascent up Wigington Pass with grades reaching 14%. From here it is mostly downhill but there are still several moderate climbs remaining. Total elevation gain is ~5000 ft.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$45.00
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Issaqueena's Last Ride 80
Includes T-Shirt
This route follows the 100 mile route traveling through the backroads of the Salem and Lake Cherokee areas and including the 6 mile climb to the top of Wigington Pass. From Wigington Pass the route then follows the 60 mile route which is mostly downhill with a few moderate climbs before returning to Walhalla. This is a good option for those 100 mile riders arriving at the Monte Vista rest stop at mile 72 after 2:45. Total elevation gain is 6400 feet.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$45.00
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Issaqueena's Last Ride 100
Includes T-Shirt
The century route tours the back roads north of Walhalla through the Salem community and around Lake Cherokee before the 5 mile climb up Highway 130. The ride is highlighted by a 1 mile ascent up Wigington Pass with grades reaching 14%. Despite several long descents there are still some rolling hills and a couple of noteworthy ascents before returning to Walhalla. Those riders arriving at the fourth rest stop at Monte Vista Church at mile 72 after 2:45 should divert to the the metric route to return to Walhalla. Route closes and SAG availability ends at 5:00. Total elevation gain is ~8000 ft.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$45.00
Organiser's description
The three longer rides are highlighted by the climb to Wigington Overlook where one is rewarded with expansive views of Lake Jocassee and the surrounding Carolina Piedmont. The 30 and 52 mile rides stay in the flatter areas of Salem and Tamassee where the roads are gently rolling with no difficult climbs. All routes feature scenic rural roads with little traffic.
Registration fee includes pre-ride coffee and baked goods, post-ride meal, T-Shirt, cue sheets, SAG, and fully stocked rest stops.
Ride begins and ends at St Johns Lutheran Church located at 301 W. Main St in Walhalla, SC
Location
301 West Main Street, Walhalla, 29691, SC, United States
Issaqueena's Last Ride
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