Piggy’s 40-mile Dirt loop preview
Start time at 8:15 AM sharp.
This loop is challenging this year, probably as hard as the 60 miles if
not harder. You start out by doing several sections of Boldlygo singletrack
trail until mile 6.7 then you are on the Venice Arcadia Grade, a grassy
section. You will pass Tom’s Oasis sag stop at mile 7.3 so stop in and say hi
to the volunteers.
Don’t linger too long, time to put the power to the pedals! Next is
11.6miles of gravel followed by grass and water crossings. You will be on the
same route as in the 60’s for all of it.
All the hard work pays off, you get to ride 6 miles of tight single track
with some of the prettiest riding in this area, especially along the
Myakkahatchee Creek.
Now you get to cruise down the smooth gravel of the South Powerline for 6
miles. Stop at the bridge and check out Big Al the resident gator. There’s a
water stop at mile 23.4 and then the sag stop for the second time at mile 31.1.
Next you will share the last section with the 20-mile riders: the Red Trail
followed by the single track at mile 33.2 until the finish at mile 39.2.
Don’t underestimate this ride, we may not have any hills, but we have
plenty of other challenging sections to make up for this. Did I mention
the wind?
Congratulations you finished a challenging ride! Now it is time for a
cold beer and a bratwurst.
