Fall Gravel Grinders

It is officially Fall which means it is time for some gravel grinding.

This season we are planning about 2 to 3 riders per month.  We will have the old classics like the Gobbler Grinder and Mullet Ride.  The Gun City Gravelrie is retuning along with the Pleasant Hill Thrill.  Look for new exciting rides like the Sweetlove Gravel Grinder on some new terrain that will surely bring out your love for gravel.

Check back over the next two weeks for a full calendar below

2013/14 Rides:

• Sweetlove Gravel Grinder
• Full Moon Monty Grinder
• Gunn City Gravelrie
• Lonestar Gravel Grinder
• Gobbler Grinder
• Festivus of Nights
• New Years Day Ride
• Spoke Pony Gravel Express
• Lake Dabinawan Grinder
• The Mullet Ride

LeRoy Gravel Grind

Looks like a great weekend to get out an ride some gravel. This weekend is the LeRoy Gravel Grind for Honor Flight.  Held in LeRoy, Kansas (South East of Emporia).

This 12 & 28 mile gravel ride is a fundraiser for the Honor Flight program where Southern Coffey County High School takes war veterans to Washington D. C. to visit the war memorials.
All the details are on the registration form that is uploaded as a picture that you can print off. If you have any questions, just ask. This will be held during the Leroy Homecoming Celebration.

What: LeRoy Gravel Grind for Honor Flight
Where: LeRoy, Kansas
When: September7, 2013 - 7:00 a.m.
Why: "We Ride, So They Can Fly"

Entry form below

Dusk to Dark 60

It is August and after a little break we are getting hungry for some gravel grinding.  Luckily for us our friends at High Gear are having a little ride in Emporia, KS in a couple of weeks.   Check out High Gear Cyclery's Face Book page to RSVP.  

The Hairy Hundred

Gravel racing continues next weekend with the Hairy Hundred.   I personally like my beavers shaved, but some like em hairy....

Date: June 15, 2013
Starting Location: Rocheport, MO
Starting Time: 8 a.m.
Distance: 100 miles
Categories and Fees:

• Team ($45)
• Women Open ($30)
• 30 and under ($30)
• 31–45 ($30)
• 46 and over ($30)

Registration is open, so be sure to sign up early.

The Hairy Hundred is a 100 mile challenge through the rolling hills of Howard County.  Riders will challenge themselves on the scenic backroads of Central Missouri, taking in the expansive views of the mighty MO, historic homesteads, grave yards, and the rustic beauty of gold old Missouri. 

Register today: The Hairy 100 Registration.

Memorial Day Gravel Grinder

In final preps for the upcoming Dirty Kanza Race, A few of us will be
riding a 40-mile gravel ride North of town on Monday.

Meet at Johnny's Tavern in North Lawrence at 9am.

The route will head out on the levee, cross hwy 24 onto Rice road. Then
at 13th street, we will head over to Republic and follow that on up to
78th street. The return route will be along Buck Creek Road, back down
to 13th street. From there it's reverse from the way out.

There will be a few options to turn back early if you want a shorter
ride. The pace will be easy, maybe around 10-12 average. Let's fine
tune those bikes before the big day! See you there.

-Jeff

Gravel Ride for Maisie's Pride

Looking for fun and rewarding event?  Need training for your next gravel adventure?   Check out Ryan Dudley's little gravel adventure down in Eskridge, KS.  Details below.


What: Gravel Ride For Maisie's Pride 
Where:  103 N. Main, Eskridge, Kansas

When: Saturday, May 11, 2013

Why:  We are excited to bring you our 3rd annual Gravel Ride For Maisie's Pride.  This is a fundraising event, to help keep out local pool running. Maisie Devore collected and recycled aluminum cans for 30 years, to realize her dream of a community swimming pool.  Maisie turns 94 soon!

 

Register today:  Gravel Ride for Maisie's Pride Registration

 

Info and updates at  http://www.maisieride.blogspot.com

Baldwin City Historic Gravel Grinder

What: Mullet Ride
When: Saturday, February 16, 2013 @ 10:00 a.m.
Where: Baldwin City, Kansas
Why: The Mullet is the reason why gravel grinding is so popular.

Start location is at the Antiques on the Prairie, 520 High Street, Baldwin City, KS. Maps and Popcorn provided for the 25 mile ride (50 if you do it twice)

This is old school gravel grinding at its finest.  The one and only Mullet Ride (aka the Baldwin City Historic Gravel Road Bike Ride) is this Saturday.  Gerard's Mullet Ride is great for both the experienced gravel grinder and any newbies out there - 25 and 50 mile routes are available.

Speaking of old school. Check out our Gerard back in the day.  One hell of a track racer when he lived in Pennsylvania. 

Old School Map: