2019 Power Gravel Grinder

UPDATE:  Michael has moved this weekends ride to 2/24/19.

What: Power Gravel and 3 Feet Cycling Gravel Ride
Where: Ball's Price Chopper, 15970 S Murlen Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062
When: Sunday, February 24th, 2019 @ 9:30 am. 
Why: What other Gravel Grinder offers 4 routes :-)

Power Team Coaching, Michael Ruder and 3 Feet Cycling  p/b Aristocrat Motors host this classic gravel ride out of Olathe, KS. 26, 47, 64 and 72 gravel route options. 

A paper map will be in limited supply at the start. You are solely on your own so bring 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. 


Power Team Coaching or 3 Feet Cycling p/b Aristocrat Motors are not responsible for any injuries you may sustain while on this ride. 

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2012994958966918/

Gravel Routes From Map my ride
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/964574879 = 26 mile
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/976090853 = 47 mile

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/964586079 = 64 mile
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/964596371 = 72 mile

Strava Gravel Routes
https://www.strava.com/routes/16935607 = 26
https://www.strava.com/routes/16935432 = 47

https://www.strava.com/routes/16935500 = 64
https://www.strava.com/routes/16935552 = 72

2019 Lake Dabinawa Gravel Grinder

What: 8th Annual  Lake Dabinawa Gravel Grinder
When: Sunday February  3, 2019, 10:00 am
Where: Lawrence, KS (Lawrence visitor center)
Why: Come enjoy a tour of North Lawrence - 2 route options (see below)

Jeff Arnaud brings us the 8th Annual Lake Dabinawa Grinder. A very popular ride with a route that all ability levels will enjoy.  This ride will tour North of Lawrence and visit Lake Dabinawa . Meet in the Lawrence visitor center parking lot across from Johnny's Tavern. Cross bike or MTB needed.  For those who want some post ride food, maybe a crowd favorite pizza, head over to Johnny's Tavern after the ride.

Come out and build up an appetite for the big super bowl game later in the day, or if you don't know what football is, you can just come out and enjoy some of the nicest gravel the area has to offer.  The current forecast is quite favorable with 45 for a high and only 32 for a low.   It may be the most comfortable Dabinawa ride in a while.  Let's hope the forecast holds.

Routes:

Long - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/8701754

Short - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/2699081

2018 Festivus of Nights Gravel Grinde

What: 9th Annual Festivus of Nights Gravel Grinder 

When: Sunday Night, 12/23/18, 6:00 pm

Where: Little Blue Trace  

Who: Any and all are welcome

Why: To celebrate Festivus, air any grievances you may have, partake in Feats of Strength and last but not least ride your bike at night on the fun Little Blue Trace Trail.

Start location is: Natural Grocers, 19019 E. 48th St S, Independence, MO 64055

Course options:  Festivus Standard course (~24 miles) riders will turn left and head North on the Little Blue Trace trail  For those wanting more miles we have the long course (~30 miles) which will turn right and head South on the trail head to the far end of the trail (Lees Summit Road) before turning  around and heading back North completing the entire length of the trail.  Note: There are several shelters along the way.  Feel free to turn around at any one to shorten your Festivus adventure.

What do I need to bring? Besides a working bicycle, you will need lights. Red flashing light on the back and an LED or HID light on the front required. Many decorate their body/bikes, but this is not required.  Special prize for the best light display.

Will we encounter any traffic on the ride? 99 % of this ride is on the Little Blue Trace trail. The trail does cross several roads so please use extreme caution while crossing any roads.

Disclaimer for the Festivus of Nights 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. 

2018 Spoke Pony Gravel Adventure

Thank your to everyone who came out today and rode with us on this Veterans day.  Thank you to all the men and women who have served our country. Men like Roger Harrison below.

Pictures from today : 2018 Spoke Pony Gravel Pictures

Tim Greene brings us our  next gravel grinder - Next Sunday SAVE the DATE 11/11/18.

What: 2018 Spoke Pony Gravel Adventure
Where: Eudora, KS
When: 11/11/18, 10:00 am start

Meet outside of  Gene's Heartland Foods , 1402 Church St, Eudora, KS 66025

Tim brings us a classic gravel grinder out of Endura.   The gravel fun begins within a few miles of leaving Gene's Heartland Food as we work our way South towards Baldwin City.   47 and 25 mile route options available.

Course route/maps:

Spoke Pony 47 Mile Route : https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/8440961

Spoke Pony 25 Mile Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/17090711
 

**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.**

2018 Margarita Ride

Thank you for everyone who came out today for Gerard's annual Margarita Ride.  Every year we grow a little. 

Here is the link to the pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LCDQP8qQNvqikKn67



Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2096427357037038/

What does it cost? The Margarita Ride is free, though Dead Squirrel Hill may make you pay rent on your missed training miles. Underestimate this climb at your own peril.

After the ride join us at  El Patron Baldwin 711 8th Streeet Baldwin City, Kansas City, Kansas 66006.

Garmin Connect GPS Long Course route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/21324429

Garmin Connect GPS Short Course route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/21324964

Down load the Margarita Cue Sheet

Margarita Ride

Long course 35
600 high street start
north on 6th street. Cross traffic light
R on Quayle
L on Eisenhower turns into Eagle Lake Dr.
R on 1814th rd.
R on N 500th Rd. K-9 Kuts Klimb
L on 2000th rd turns into 600 N
L on 2100 Rd. for a while
L on N 1300 In Eudora
L on 2000th rd. Turns into N 1275th
L on 1950th rd
L on 1250th rd
R on 2000th rd.
R on 700th rd. Paved
L on 1950 Rd. Nut-Cracker Climb
R on 600 Road. Dragon‘s Back Climbs
cross E 1700th rd. Paved
L on 1600 rd. Yes, this is Dead Squirrel Hill
L on N 400th rd
R on 1700th rd. Paved back to start
Margaritas are 2 blocks west on 8th street. El Patron

Short course 17

600 high street start
north on 6th street. Cross traffic light
R on Quayle
L on Eisenhower turns into Eagle Lake Dr.
R on 1814th rd.
R on N 500th Rd. K-9 Kuts Klimb
L on 2000th rd turns into 600 N
L on 2100 Rd.

L on N. 700 Rd. paved
L on 1950 Rd. Nut-Cracker Climb
R on 600 Road. Dragon‘s Back Climbs

L on E. 1750^th Rd up Signal Oak Climb

cross N. 400 paved road

R at T at bottom of hill stay on 1750^th

turns into Eisenhower

R on Quayle street

L on 1055, 6^th street south back to Antique Store on High Street.

Margaritas are 2 blocks west on 8th street. El Patron

Drink Responsibly!!!!

Reschelduled Power Grinder

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

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

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.**