Pleasant Hill Thrill Recap

As advertised, the Pleasant Hill Thrill was a thrill.  A fun route that started off nice and flat to get the body warmed up.  What made it especially a thrill was the fact that we got to ride on part of the Rock Island Trail. The Rock will connect Pleasant Hill to Windsor and link us to the Katy Trail.  This will make what I believe is one of the best rails-to-trails projects a true state wide route.  I look forward to the day when I can clip into my pedals on my bike and pedal all the way across the state

Thanks to Don Daly for hosting the ride. Not only did he put together a nice route he marked the entire course for all of us.  Nice touch.

Yes we did encounter more black birds.  It must be this warm winter we are having. 

Some pictures from Sunday's ride

Kevin Nierman's Pleasant Hill Thrill Pics

Chris Locke's views of Pleasant Hill and its gravel goodness.

Video of start below.  It is a little long and loud due to the gravel noise. I would suggest turning down the  volume :-)

The Pleasant Hill Thrill

What: The Pleasant Hill Thrill
When: Sunday, December 2, 2012, 10:00 am Start time

Where: Pleasant Hill, MO

Why: Because there is gravel in those darn hills....

Midwest Gravel Grinders presents the Pleasant Hill Thrill.  A 41 mile journey which includes the new Katy Trail spur.  This ride is not supper hilly by design so all beginner gravel grinders are encouraged to attend.  A rest stop is included on this ride - East Lynn (24 miles in).  There is also a 30 mile options for anyone who wants a shorter route.

Directions to start: Go through (SOUTH)  Pleasant Hill on HWY 7.  Go EAST on 58 HWY about a mile or so to Purvis road.  Take a RIGHT on Purvis (SOUTH) about 1.5 miles on the LEFT side of the road where the new Katy expansion Trail-head is at.

Note the 10:00 am start time.  


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**Remember, you are responsible for yourself and you ride at your own risk. Always follow all traffic laws and rules. Always choose safety first and be prepared.**

Ride map:


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The Black Sunday Recap

Tim Green Rocks!  Thank you for hosting another Black Sunday Gravel Grinder

What a great course today.  Spring Hill sure does have some fast rolling gravel and some great scenery.  Including this cool fence with bicycles.

 
The weather could not have been better, well except for that head wind coming back.  None the less, we had another great turnout today.

Complete album of photos: https://plus.google.com/photos/116713196318315798246/albums/5814841880294791777

A little video of the start: Black Sunday Gravel Grinder

Full Moon Monty v2

What: The 2nd Annual Full Moon Monty
When: Wednesday Night, November 28, 2012
Where: Ride starts at the Natures Pantry - see below for address
Who: For those who love gravel grinding at night.
Special Requirements: Lights and no fear of the dark.

Join us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/events/101132886716988/

The times are changing, the full moon will be out and it is time to charge up those lights for some night gravel grinding at its finest. Going "The Full Monty" is up to you. That is not a requirement, but lights are.

We will be traveling the Little Blue Trace Trail, including the new section, on our first official night ride of the year. The course is out-back so if we drop anyone we will pickup on the way back to the start.

6:00 pm we depart to ride the new section.  We will return and pass by the Natures Pantry ~ 6:15 pm to pickup up any late comers or anyone who would like a shorter route.  The ride will then progress North to the endpoint - Blue Mills Shelter parking.  

There usually forms two groups - one fast and one slow.  First timers are welcomed on this ride. Ride time will be about 2 hours including stop at Blue Mills Road (end point).

Our little starting spot below. If you can not meet us there feel free to park at one of the other trail heads along the Little Blue and hooking up with us.


**Remember, you are responsible for yourself and you ride at your own risk. Always follow all traffic laws and rules. Always choose safety first and be prepared.**
Natures Pantry Market
19019 E. 48th Street S
Independence, MO 64055

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Black Sunday Gravel Grinder

What: The 1st Annual post Thanksgiving and Black Friday stress reliever Grinder

When: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 9:00 am
Where: Spring Hill, KS

Why: Because we all know you will over eat on Turkey day, spend way too much on Black Friday and need to blow of some steam before heading back to work on Monday.  While not has hilly as up North, we offer JOCO finest buffed gravel to ride on...

This is the tried and true Spring Hill Gravel grinder.  3 route options of 22, 34 and 46 miles.

Join us on FB: http://www.facebook.com/events/348319385264941/

Spring Hill 22 Mile  Course: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/62742340

Spring Hill 34 Course: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/62743076

Spring Hill Badger Run Course: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/62606206

Gobbler Grinder Recap

A splendid day greeting us on today's Gobbler Grinder.  Not many times you see 60+ degree weather here in Weston, MO.  While the weather was pleasant and surprising, the hills and gravel on today's route was relentless and big.  We would not have it any other way....

Special thanks to Heather Jordan for leading the short course.   

A few pictures from today - Gobbler Grinder album.

Some videos from today:

2012 Gobbler Grinder

I Want my Turkey!!

Updated: 11/16/12

What: The 2nd Annual Gobbler Grinder
When: Sunday, November 18, 2012, 9:00 am
Where: Platte City, MO - Weston, MO
Why: Because we all know you will over eat on Turkey day. Time to get on your bike and burn off all those excess calories that will be consumed so no need to pass on that extra piece of Pie.

Remember, you are responsible for yourself and you ride at your own risk. Always follow all traffic laws and rules. Always choose safety first and be prepared.

Cue sheets have been added below:

Start location is the Weston Bluffs Trail - South trailhead.  See below pictures

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Below we have two current ride options.

 Short Course map below:

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Long Course map below:

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