Planes, Trains, Automobiles and Gravel

Gerard brings us another version of his classic gravel ride out of Baldwin City, Kansas.

Come celebrate the annual Planes, Trains & Automobiles Father's Day Festival - A full day of fun including a 5K run, Chris Cakes Pancakes, Farmer's Market, Crafts and of course Gravel Grinding at its finest.

What: Baldwin City Historic Gravel Road Bike Ride
When: June 18, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. start
Where: Baldwin City, Kansas

Flyer below...

Dirty Kanza Primer

John Williams is hosting this "must do" gravel grinder. Take it from someone with experience, if you want to finish you got to train on what you are going to be racing on. This is a great opportunity to test your rig, experiment on the food that you will be consuming and lastly test your body.

The ride will start at the Council Grove middle school, 706 East Main Street Council Grove, KS 66846-1126. There are 3 places to fill up on supplies, Alma mile 40ish, Eskridge mile 65, and Americus mile around 90ish

Who: Name says it all, plus any Gravel Grinding addicts
What: A pre-ride of part of last year's course including the infamous little Egypt rd.
When: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 8:00 am start.
Where: Council Grove, KS
Why: Come train with a top 10 Trans Iowa finisher

Map is below. Cue sheets will be available.

The DK Test Ride

Who: Anyone who is training for the DK200
What: A long, long, long gravel grinder to prepare for DK200
When: Saturday, May 7, 2011, 9:00 am start.
Where: Leaving from Volker Bicycle Shop (18th Street, KCMO)
Why: Because Brett puts on some of the best gravel grinders.

Map and updates first of the week.

We're leaving at 9:00 am sharp (yoga at 8:00am for those wishing to limber up before the big ride) , this is going to be a long ride. If you can't make it then (or want to do a shorter route), I suggest meeting us at EH Young park at 10:30-11:00 am.

Brett sends us his course map and promises a day full of gravel fun on Saturday. Cue sheets will be available on Saturday morning, but it would not hurt to bring you own - http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/33139396/

Gravel it with RMR

KCBC's own Michael Ruder heads our next gravel adventure out of Olathe, Kansas.

What: Gravel it with RMR
When: Saturday, April 16, 2011, 11:00 am
Where: Olathe, Kansas
Who: Anyone who would like enjoy 75 miles and roll with Mr RMR.
Why: "Our Gravel Grinders are now lead by USA Cycling Coaches"

Ride will start from the Price Chopper @ 15970 South Mur-Len Road, Olathe, KS 66062.

Here is the course map for Saturday GG....

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.

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

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:

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....

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

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