Again, work interferes while the Tour continues! The NRVBA in association with the avid cyclists here in the Southwestern corridor of Virginia is continuing with it’s multi-stage series mimicking the Le Tour De France (for fun). Entering Stage Three comes this weekend’s endurance challenging course! Read on for details …
Saturday, July 15, 2006NRVBA Ride Leaders Review:
Rider sign-in: 08:30
Neutral roll out: 08:45
Stage Three of the Tour de New River Valley will begin and end at the Col de Tuggles Gap. Stage Three will be a course of approximately 90 km. The course will contain two intermediate sprints of undetermined location (at time of posting) and two Category 2 climbs, the Montagne Moulue de Porc located at the halfway point, and the Cotes de Morrisette. Participants are reminded to bring cycling attire consistent with the cooler temperatures at altitude and to bring sufficient water and food. Refueling options are somewhat limited.
Following the completion of Stage Three, participants are invited to enjoy dejeuner at the Tuggles Gap restaurant.
Directions to the Depart:
Travel time is one hour. Take 8 from Christiansburg toward Floyd. Continue on 8 through the Town of Floyd and to the intersection with the Parkway. The Tuggles Gap Restaurant and Motel will be on your left, immediately after you pass under the Parkway. Park under the trees away from the area around the restaurant.
THIS IS NOT A RACE. THERE WILL BE NUMEROUS RE-GROUP POINTS AND THE SPRINT POINTS/MOUNTAIN POINTS WILL ONLY BE AWARDED TO RIDERS PARTICIPATING IN THE RE-GROUP POINTS. SAFETY IS A MUST AND BUNCH SPRINTS OR CROSSING OF YELLOW LINES/CENTER OF THE ROAD IS FORBIDDEN. THIS IS FOR FUN ONLY (BRAGGING RIGHTS).
Stage Three Wrap-Up
Stage Three was completed on the Parkway on a windy and humid day. After a neutral start, the peloton began to climb; a reoccurring theme for the day.
The first intermediate sprint was won by Lee Ferguson who caught the leaders by surprise and was able to hang on for the points.
The climb to the top of Ground Hog Mountain was a war of attrition with Dave Harrell setting a blistering cadence that separated the contenders from pretenders.
The final intermediate sprint was a duel between Lee F. and Dale K. with Dale K. slipping by for the points.
The final climb, the Cotes de Morrisette, once again showcased the blistering cadence and tempo of Dave H. Of special note was Jen F who claimed third to the top of the mountain and took the overall lead in the Women’s Climbing Classification.
The winners for Stage Three were:
Green Jersey – Lee Ferguson
Mountain Jersey – Dave Harrell
Yellow Jersey – Michael Koernan
Additional Classifications:
Best Young (looking) Classification – Beth Kipp
Dirtiest Bike Classification – Jerry Ford
Thanks for everyone who attended and we hope to see everyone next week for the concluding Stage of the Inaugural Tour de New River Valley.
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