Sunday the rescheduled Power Gravel Grinder rides is taking place.
What: Power Gravel and 3 Feet Cycling Gravel Ride
Where: 18595 W 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062
When: Sunday, February 25th, 2018 @ 9:30 am.
Previous post w/maps: https://gravelgrinders.blogspot.com/2018/02/power-gravel-grinder.html
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Monday, February 19, 2018
USECF Gravel Nationals Returns to Lawrence
It's time for some Gravel riding and Lawrence, Kansas is the place! There is a category for everyone from high school to those who are a little longer in the tooth and all who register for the USECF Grinder Nationals will race for a coveted USECF National Champion Jersey! See what you are made of as you race across a 100+ mile challenging & scenic course as part of the USECF National Championship Weekend. There will also be a 50 mile noncompetitive Gravelleurs Raid that will race at the same time as Grinder Nationals. The USECF Gravel Grinder National Championship will be part of the weekend festivities which include an epic course, great food and a fun & festive award ceremony. The awesome course and time in the saddle with the gravel tribe will make this an epic event to remember.
The Gravelleurs Raid is a 50 mile non championship ride that will happen at the same time along part of the same course as Grinder Nationals. This is the perfect first gravel ride or ride for those who do not want to ride a 100 mile course. There will not be any awards for the Gravelleurs Raid but the riders will enjoy a fun course, great food and a fun & festive award ceremony. Riders from Gravelleurs Raid will also be entered into the awesome raffle at the Grinder Nationals award ceremony.
Registration: https://www.bikereg.com/grindernationals
Sunday, February 11, 2018
2018 Flint Hills Express
Post ride:
Thank you Rod for the suffering in the wind. The bus was much appreciated by many. I especially liked the rest stop with water because I was out by then due to blowing my legs out while taking pictures and fighting those early hills and wind.
Link to photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hVQOuYmCfBNUFv1K2
Updated 2/16/18: Weather is looking great for Sunday. A little windy by we will take that especially since we can enjoy a tail wind during the second 1/2 of the ride.
Bus is a go. We have room for about 25-30 people and their bikes. Art will drive a trailer hauling bikes to Osawatomie. Short course riders will then jump on the Flint Hills Nature Trail and continue on the course. First come, first serve.
After the ride please stop by and get your Girl Scout Cookies. They will be on sale at the park after the ride.
Danny created a new update Garmin file - see below.
What: 3rd Annual Flint Hills Express
When: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 10:00 am start
Who: Cow Town Cycling's Rod Hernandez
Where: 223 E. 10th Street, Wellsville, KS 66092
Why: The first gravel grinder this season above 32 degrees.
The route: 48.5 miles with only 1000 feet of climbing. If you are looking for a fun scenic ride with only a little climbing this is for you.
Garmin route: Flint Hills Express Route
Thank you Rod for the suffering in the wind. The bus was much appreciated by many. I especially liked the rest stop with water because I was out by then due to blowing my legs out while taking pictures and fighting those early hills and wind.
Link to photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hVQOuYmCfBNUFv1K2
Updated 2/16/18: Weather is looking great for Sunday. A little windy by we will take that especially since we can enjoy a tail wind during the second 1/2 of the ride.
Bus is a go. We have room for about 25-30 people and their bikes. Art will drive a trailer hauling bikes to Osawatomie. Short course riders will then jump on the Flint Hills Nature Trail and continue on the course. First come, first serve.
After the ride please stop by and get your Girl Scout Cookies. They will be on sale at the park after the ride.
Danny created a new update Garmin file - see below.
What: 3rd Annual Flint Hills Express
When: Sunday, February 18, 2018 - 10:00 am start
Who: Cow Town Cycling's Rod Hernandez
Where: 223 E. 10th Street, Wellsville, KS 66092
Why: The first gravel grinder this season above 32 degrees.
The route: 48.5 miles with only 1000 feet of climbing. If you are looking for a fun scenic ride with only a little climbing this is for you.
Garmin route: Flint Hills Express Route
New this year:
For those who are looking for a shorter ride and do not like climbing (cough...Carolynn....) we have answered your prayers. We plan to have a bus onsite to take you to the start of the Flint Hills
The second change is we lost a local business and restrooms will not be available at the Wellsville Market . Not to worry, we still have the port-a-Jon that Ron provides for us. Plan accordingly and allow for ample time.
After the ride you can enjoy a delicious local restaurant. Smokey's BBQ at 410 Main Street will stay open for your convenience.
**Remember, you are responsible for yourself and you ride at your own risk. You are totally on your own. There are no rider services. There is no support. If you choose to participate, you agree to taking full responsibility for what happens to you out on the course.Always follow all traffic laws and rules. Always choose safety first and be prepared.**
For those who are looking for a shorter ride and do not like climbing (cough...Carolynn....) we have answered your prayers. We plan to have a bus onsite to take you to the start of the Flint Hills
The second change is we lost a local business and restrooms will not be available at the Wellsville Market . Not to worry, we still have the port-a-Jon that Ron provides for us. Plan accordingly and allow for ample time.
After the ride you can enjoy a delicious local restaurant. Smokey's BBQ at 410 Main Street will stay open for your convenience.
**Remember, you are responsible for yourself and you ride at your own risk. You are totally on your own. There are no rider services. There is no support. If you choose to participate, you agree to taking full responsibility for what happens to you out on the course.Always follow all traffic laws and rules. Always choose safety first and be prepared.**
Monday, February 5, 2018
Power Gravel Grinder
UPDATE: Ride postponed until 2/25/18!
What: Power Gravel and 3 Feet Cycling Gravel Ride
Where: 18595 W 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062
When: Sunday, February 11th, 2018 @ 9:30 am.
Power Team Coaching, Michael Ruder and 3 Feet Cycling host this classic gravel ride out of Olathe, KS. 26, 34, 52, 68 and 74 gravel route options. We will also have a paved ride for our Road guys and gals. Moved the start to Accommodate our title sponsor but the same fun.
Enjoy 15% off food after the Ride at Foody's
Please park in the WalMart Grocery store parking lot just to the East of Foody's.
A paper map will be in limited supply at the start. You are solely on your own so being what you need and a friend to help you if you need help. We ask that you stop and help your fellow cyclist if the opportunity arises.
For route maps visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/463536007375672/
Gravel Routes From Map my ride
http://www.mapmyride.com/
http://www.mapmyride.com/
http://www.mapmyride.com/
http://www.mapmyride.com/
http://www.mapmyride.com/
Disclaimer for the Power Gravel Grinder:
You are 100% responsible for yourself! You are totally on your own. There are no rider services. There is no support. If you choose to participate, you agree to taking full responsibility for what happens to you out on the course. Please have someone you can call to come get you in the case of emergency, fatigue, freezing weather or bike failure.
What: Power Gravel and 3 Feet Cycling Gravel Ride
Where: 18595 W 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062
When: Sunday, February 11th, 2018 @ 9:30 am.
Power Team Coaching, Michael Ruder and 3 Feet Cycling host this classic gravel ride out of Olathe, KS. 26, 34, 52, 68 and 74 gravel route options. We will also have a paved ride for our Road guys and gals. Moved the start to Accommodate our title sponsor but the same fun.
Enjoy 15% off food after the Ride at Foody's
Please park in the WalMart Grocery store parking lot just to the East of Foody's.
A paper map will be in limited supply at the start. You are solely on your own so being what you need and a friend to help you if you need help. We ask that you stop and help your fellow cyclist if the opportunity arises.
For route maps visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/463536007375672/
Gravel Routes From Map my ride
http://www.mapmyride.com/
http://www.mapmyride.com/
http://www.mapmyride.com/
http://www.mapmyride.com/
http://www.mapmyride.com/
Disclaimer for the Power Gravel Grinder:
You are 100% responsible for yourself! You are totally on your own. There are no rider services. There is no support. If you choose to participate, you agree to taking full responsibility for what happens to you out on the course. Please have someone you can call to come get you in the case of emergency, fatigue, freezing weather or bike failure.