Pisgah Legal Services 4th of July Picnic and Rides

This event supports Pisgah Legal Services, a non-profit organization. Make a donation to Pisgah Legal Services here. Both morning rides will start and finish at the Patton Parker House. Parking will be located at 276 E Chestnut Street, Asheville, NC 28801 — the parking lot on the north side of E Chestnut across the street from the Patton Parker House. Street parking is also available (in legal spots only).The Gravel Ride is self-supported from a mechanical perspective. There will be 1 rest stop with food and hydration at the top of Upper Herron. The route is 38 miles with 4,000 feet of climbing. See the route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43523585 There will be timed gravel sections on the Gravel Ride. While the ride in its entirety is "non-competitive" these timed gravel sections will be ranked and the lowest combined times over all 3 timed gravel sections will win prizes! Prizes for the the Strava Timed Segments on the Gravel Ride include CASH (from Siemens Family Law), Cane Creek gift certificates, Gravelo gift cards, and Chop Shop gift cards. In order to be ranked over these timed gravel segments, riders must have a public Strava account (using a recognizable, associated name) and upload their ride by Noon on July 4, 2025. Prizes will be presented at the post-ride picnic.The 3 segments are: Vance Gap - https://www.strava.com/segments/24872651?oq=vanceUpper Herron - https://www.strava.com/segments/5040524?oq=Upper%20Webb Cove - https://www.strava.com/segments/969243?oq=WebThe Family Ride will be on quiet streets, bike lanes and multi-use trails. The route is 7.1 miles long with 561 feet of climbing. See the route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39715081 You can add on additional family members to the Family Ride for only $5 each, but each member must register individually and sign the waiver. Junior riders are FREEBoth rides are insured with USA Cycling but do not require a USA Cycling license to participate.To get a Chop Shop Butchery lunch option included with your entry (vegetarian options available), please enter by 4:00pm on 7/01/2025.Pisgah Legal Services is a non-profit organization and contributions are tax deductible as allowable by law. Please check with your tax professional if you have any questions regarding donations to non-profit organizations.