Gravel News Shorts - 12/04/13

The Gravel Guru team has been out of commission for a few weeks.  We have another week to heal up and then we are back on dirty stuff.  Look for our next Gravel Grinder the weekend of 12/15/13.

Save the date!  12/22/13 is our biggest event of the year.  The Festivus of Nights will be held on Monday night on the Little Blue Trace trail in Independence, MO. The weather this time of year can bring all kinds of challenges.  Last year was the Festivus of Ice.  The 2011 Festivus was a bitter cold evening but one of the most fun events ever.   Start thinking of how to decorate your bike for this years event.  As always there will be Best Lights display contest.

We have been out trying to find new exciting routes.  The one above looks very promising.  This route will be a mix of urban, old fields and of course gravel.

Who got in?  CIRREM registration was on Friday.  It sold out in record time.  Did you make the registration list?  If you did not, do not worry, there will be plenty of winter gravel grinder here.

Freeman Turkey Day Grinder

The Dirty Dog Race Pack presents:

What: Gobbler Grinder -  Freeman Turkey Day Grinder
When: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 8:30 am
Where: Freeman, 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.

Our Turkey day ride moves to Freemon, MO for 2013.   Great scenery and plenty of fresh gravel and country roads to explore.  Come enjoy 31 miles of gravel before your Thanksgiving feast.

Start location: Freeman City Hall, 106 E Main St, Freeman, MO 64746

Join us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/182942718572994/182944201906179/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity


Garmin Route: Freemon Turkey Day Grinder Route 

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.

The Lone Star Report

 Lone Star Lake.  The destination for today's little Gravel Grinder.  Nice views out by the lake today....

Lawrence is a hotbed for gravel grinding and it showed today with one of our largest ride ever.  Approximately 45 riders on today ride.

Jeff Arnaud hosted today's ride.  You know the ride is going to be fun and hard when Jeff's leading the way.  The wind on today's ride made it especially hard at times. 

It is always interesting who will show up on are rides.   We have had National Champions on our ride and now we can say we had SpaghettiOs on our little gravel grinders.

The bikes that show up on these gravel grinders are always interesting.  Craig shows off his vintage Fuji fixed gear with custom food bag. 

Pictures from today's ride: Lone Star Gravel Grinder III Pictures

Video from today's ride below:

Lone Star Gravel Grinder v3

What: 3rd Annual Lone Star Gravel Grinder
When: Sunday November 17, 2013 - 9:00 am start time
Where: Lawrence, Kansas to Lone Star Lake
Why: Because Jeff has a fat tire bike and loves to ride gravel with it.

We will have two courses options: 36 miles and 47 miles.  See links below for your Garmin device. We will meet at the trail head for the paved path, right by the southwind movie theaters and Holiday Inn Express.  It's at Iowa and 33rd street in Lawrence.

-Jeff

Join our event : https://www.facebook.com/events/536183119796539/

After a years hiatus, the Lone Star Gravel Grinder returns to Jayhawk country and the city of Lawrence, Kansas.  As we have found out, there are some mighty fine gravel roads to explore South of Lawrence.

Our first year we had a fun snowy gravel ride.

Two years ago the ride was held in early Spring and was much warmer and had some less than ideal conditions.

This year we are holding the ride in November so expect great riding conditions with cold morning temperatures that will quickly warm up.

Map links are below:

Short Course - http://connect.garmin.com/course/5114139
Long Course - http://connect.garmin.com/course/5114146

More info to follow...

Tour de Chicken Creek

The Lawrence Bicycle Club has resurrected the Tour de Chicken Creek gravel road ride.

What: Tour de Chicken Creek
Why: Come enjoy the hard packed gravel on
When Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 - 9:00 am Start time
Where: Lawrence River Front Park.

Notes: Registration opens @ 8:00 am.  Cost is $20.00.  Distances are 20 or 40 miles. This ride is fully supported with SAG stops 10 to 15 miles.

The Full Monty Report

A great night for the Full Moon Monty.  Gravel conditions were most excellent with only a few rough spots that caused some spilled beverages. The temps were a little cool for anyone to dare a full monty


A few pictures from the evening: Full Monty III Pictures

Some vids from the evening:
 

Full Moon Monty Kicks off Season

Join us for the kickoff to the 2013/14 Gravel Grinding season. 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.

The Full Moon Monty is a popular ride and for this year we are moving the event over to Spring Hill, KS.  Tim Greene has a nice course in Spring Hill for us with 30 miles of gravel goodness to begin our season. 

Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/588908304508532

Full Moon Monty v3

What: The 3rd Annual Full Moon Monty
When: Saturday Night, October 19, 2013 - 6:30 pm start time.
Where: Ride starts in Spring Hill, KS -  see map link below.
Who: For those who love gravel grinding at night.
Special Requirements: Lights and no fear of the dark.

The Full Moon Monty Route

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