Bicycle Diaries
30 years riding, 15 years writing
The McAlpine main trail
Stayed on the main gravel trail all ride long.
In the McAlpine, when it rains, like it did yesterday, it can get rather muddy in the side trails than meander through the trees. The main trail, for the most part, stays intact due to it’s gravel roots.
The main trail is 2.5 miles long, starting on Sardis Rd. and ending on Independence Blvd. A nice 5 mile loop away from cars and with the occasional deer crossing.
MTB: distance 19.68 miles, average speed 13.1 mph.
Charlotte, NC
Spent 10 years in Charlotte, a block away from an entrance to the McAlpine Creek Greenway.
Switched to a mountain bike from the road bikes I was accustomed to riding for 15 years.
The time spent on these trails was most appreciated.
Trek Fuel 70
