Who: Fat Tire Riders and Gravel Grinders
What: Dr. Dover's Gravel Adventure
When: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 0900
Where: Smoke-N-Davey Trail head
Why: Because Ben is attempting the insane DK 200 this year.
Map and cue sheet below.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Dr. Dover's Gravel Adventure
We head North this weekend for another fine Northland Gravel Grinder out of Smithville. Ben "Dr. Dover" Bolin is hosting the spring edition of our popular Smithville Gravel Grinder. He promises much warmer weather than the last edition and a delightful adventure.
Who: Fat Tire Riders and Gravel Grinders
What: Dr. Dover's Gravel Adventure
When: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 0900
Where: Smoke-N-Davey Trail head
Why: Because Ben is attempting the insane DK 200 this year.
Map and cue sheet below.
Who: Fat Tire Riders and Gravel Grinders
What: Dr. Dover's Gravel Adventure
When: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 0900
Where: Smoke-N-Davey Trail head
Why: Because Ben is attempting the insane DK 200 this year.
Map and cue sheet below.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Gardner Gravel Grinder v2
**Update**
Looking at radar and watching a line of heavy rain taking aim to hit Gardner. Think it is in our best interests to cancel today's ride. - TG
What: Gardner Gravel Grinder v2
Tim Greene again host this fun GG.....We will start in the parking lot Hopefully this time there will not be a 35 mph wind to deal with. Some of us will do the route again to get ready for Ouachita, TransIowa, and DK 200.
Address is 600 New Century Parkway. The CenturyLink Office is the large office building with the lake in front.
Here is the course map:
Looking at radar and watching a line of heavy rain taking aim to hit Gardner. Think it is in our best interests to cancel today's ride. - TG
What: Gardner Gravel Grinder v2
When: Saturday, 3/26/11 - 9:00 am
Where: CenturyLink Office building in Gardner (Queen Mary on the Pairie)
Who: Any and all are welcome
Why: It is always Gravel Grinder season.Tim Greene again host this fun GG.....We will start in the parking lot Hopefully this time there will not be a 35 mph wind to deal with. Some of us will do the route again to get ready for Ouachita, TransIowa, and DK 200.
Address is 600 New Century Parkway. The CenturyLink Office is the large office building with the lake in front.
Here is the course map:
Friday, March 11, 2011
Lone Star Gravel Grinder
John send us some photos from the LSGG. A great route with plenty of fun gravel roads and as usual some did not survive the ride....
It is time for some more Gravel Grinders. Jeff Arnaud brings us a classic ride out to Lone Star Lake. Last year (see Groovy Gravel...) we had a great ride on some packed snow and enjoyed some tasty Lawrence brew. This year we expect much warmer temps, but the same great gravel ride and of course more brew.
What: Lawrence - Lone Star Gravel Grinder
When: Sunday March 20, 2011, 0900
Where: Lawrence, Kansas
Why: Because Jeff has a cross bike and now loves gravel grinding.
Ride starts in the Southwind movie theater parking lot on Iowa street, across from Walmart
Updated Route:
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| Lone Star Gravel Grinder |
It is time for some more Gravel Grinders. Jeff Arnaud brings us a classic ride out to Lone Star Lake. Last year (see Groovy Gravel...) we had a great ride on some packed snow and enjoyed some tasty Lawrence brew. This year we expect much warmer temps, but the same great gravel ride and of course more brew.
What: Lawrence - Lone Star Gravel Grinder
When: Sunday March 20, 2011, 0900
Where: Lawrence, Kansas
Why: Because Jeff has a cross bike and now loves gravel grinding.
Ride starts in the Southwind movie theater parking lot on Iowa street, across from Walmart
Updated Route:
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Spring Hill Gravel Grinder
Tim Greene brings us....
What: The Epic Spring Hill Gravel Grinder
When: Sunday February 13, 2011, 9:00 am
Where: Spring Hill, KS (Start at Hwy 7 and 223rd Street - shopping center)
Why: It is time to start training for Trans Iowa, Bone Bender 3/6 Hour and more. Get off that trainer and start grinding or you will be wishing you did.
Who: Anyone who has signed up for an endurance challenge in 2011 and needs to get some base miles in.
Distance will be between 50 to 60 miles. Come out and enjoy some of the best gravel routes in the Midwest. A very fun route is being put together that will have all the classics that this area has to offer. Pace will be moderate - 14 to 15 mph average. There will be one designated stop in at the Stillwell station.
Course map
What: The Epic Spring Hill Gravel Grinder
When: Sunday February 13, 2011, 9:00 am
Where: Spring Hill, KS (Start at Hwy 7 and 223rd Street - shopping center)
Why: It is time to start training for Trans Iowa, Bone Bender 3/6 Hour and more. Get off that trainer and start grinding or you will be wishing you did.
Who: Anyone who has signed up for an endurance challenge in 2011 and needs to get some base miles in.
Distance will be between 50 to 60 miles. Come out and enjoy some of the best gravel routes in the Midwest. A very fun route is being put together that will have all the classics that this area has to offer. Pace will be moderate - 14 to 15 mph average. There will be one designated stop in at the Stillwell station.
Course map
Monday, January 24, 2011
Belton Gravel Grinder
Ride update and pictures:
This ride was advertised as a tune-up for bigger events to come. Longer distance and a faster pace. Cooler temps greeted us all, which was good because it kept the muddy sections down to a minimum. The wind was the biggest factor today. A strong tailwind made the trip to Drexel quick work, but made the 30+ miles back much harder. Not to mention that crazy squirrel that tried to take Dan out and all those dogs. What's up with all the dogs down in that area? It has been a long time since many of us have ridden nearly 4 hours (except for Tim Greene on his marathon trainer sessions at the gym) and it showed those last 5 miles.
Michel Ruder send us his video from our little gravel adventure.
Here are photos from today's ride.
We take a break locally from our rides with many of us heading up to Chucky's Challenge in Trenton. We resume with Tim's very popular Spring Hill Gravel Grinder on 2/13/11.
What: Belton Gravel Grinder
When: Sunday January 30, 2011, 9:00 am
Where: Hyvee (58 Hwy/S. Mullen Rd)
Why: It is time to start training for Trans Iowa. Get off that trainer and start grinding.
Who: Anyone who has signed up for an endurance challenge in 2011 and needs to get some base miles in.
John Williams is hosting our next GG on his ever popular Belton- Drexel gravel route. This 67 mile route will take us to Drexel, MO for our first (and only) stop of the day at only store in town - Casey's.
The course feature rolling hills and the pace will be moderate. The first 5 miles are road, but then it's all gravel baby!
Course map: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/26714980
Mr. Williams has reported the route to be in great shape for tomorrows big event. Bring your legs and some cash (for our stop at Casey's) for your last chance to ride before the big storm that is coming first part of week.
This ride was advertised as a tune-up for bigger events to come. Longer distance and a faster pace. Cooler temps greeted us all, which was good because it kept the muddy sections down to a minimum. The wind was the biggest factor today. A strong tailwind made the trip to Drexel quick work, but made the 30+ miles back much harder. Not to mention that crazy squirrel that tried to take Dan out and all those dogs. What's up with all the dogs down in that area? It has been a long time since many of us have ridden nearly 4 hours (except for Tim Greene on his marathon trainer sessions at the gym) and it showed those last 5 miles.
Michel Ruder send us his video from our little gravel adventure.
Here are photos from today's ride.
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| Belton Gravel Grinder |
We take a break locally from our rides with many of us heading up to Chucky's Challenge in Trenton. We resume with Tim's very popular Spring Hill Gravel Grinder on 2/13/11.
What: Belton Gravel Grinder
When: Sunday January 30, 2011, 9:00 am
Where: Hyvee (58 Hwy/S. Mullen Rd)
Why: It is time to start training for Trans Iowa. Get off that trainer and start grinding.
Who: Anyone who has signed up for an endurance challenge in 2011 and needs to get some base miles in.
John Williams is hosting our next GG on his ever popular Belton- Drexel gravel route. This 67 mile route will take us to Drexel, MO for our first (and only) stop of the day at only store in town - Casey's.
The course feature rolling hills and the pace will be moderate. The first 5 miles are road, but then it's all gravel baby!
Course map: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/26714980
Mr. Williams has reported the route to be in great shape for tomorrows big event. Bring your legs and some cash (for our stop at Casey's) for your last chance to ride before the big storm that is coming first part of week.
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