Saturday Gravel

Who, What, When, Where?

Who: Dmars, Stratomatic and myself
What/Where: 16 Mile gravel adventure to the Washington County Line via 132st.
When: 1:30 pm. depart time


It was nice to meet Stratomatic. We took off from Dmars house and heading through Standing Bear lake. We all noticed that we were not the only guys out enjoying the great weather. Tons of people at the lake.

We spun through there out to 144th and then headed north. The familiar white farm dog was replaced with a Big Yellow Lab that had a block head. On the way back Stratomatic kicked it into high gear left the dog in the dust.

Dmars - on a SS could not do that, so he just yelled at the dog. The dog listened and that was that.

Other info tidbits: There is a resting spot on this route, its picture follows; Dmars can climb State Street on a SS - no problem.; Loose gravel is not much fun to ride in.

Fun was had by all!

Fenders are on !!!

Put the flaps on today. Might hook up with Dmars later for a afternoon ride. Have to see what the weather/wind is going to be like. I have a feeling its going to be a real cold wind out of the North.

Sunday Ride

Gravel.. 2 hours.

Maybe meet at 1, head west on IDA and then back? I love them hills, and GU !

Meet: Standing Bear/ Greg's house

Ride: 2 hours -half road, half gravel

Calories: burn 1250

Sunday Gravel was FUN!

We managed about two hours in the saddle yesterday - around 19 miles. Dale, Greg and Dave were all in attendance. We took a route that I've never been on. 132 to Standing Bear. North around Standing Bear to IDA Street, IDA street West to 216th(I think) and then back the same route.

Dale was riding fixed so he'd pass us on the climbs and then we'd return the favor on the downhills. That man can SPIN.

Greg gave me a GU packet at the turn. I've never eaten one before so I was unsure of what to expect. A simple twist of the wrist and the package was open. I was however not ready for what ensued. A thick, lemon lime, Mucus (just like a huge LUGEY) filled my mouth. It was hard to swallow! I struggled for a drink (as everyone told me to wash it down.) 2 minutes later I was hacking as if I was going to throw up. Thankfully I didn't, but I was close!

Thanks Dale for the Cliff Blocks, I can do those!

Sunday Gravel it Is!

In an effort to get in as much saddle time as possible, it makes the most sense to ride gravel. I say meet at Greg's @ 1:15 - Ride 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

What say you?

gravel anyone?

Wanna ride bikes?

the forcast is calling for 40 degrees on Sunday. I'm thinking that a 1-2hr ride is in order. Say during naptime on Sunday? 1 - 3 p.m.?

Meet at Standing Bear Lake and head north?!

**side note. F75 is in, I plan on picking it up on Thursday. maybe we should ride skinnny tires this weekend, GREG?

Sunday Gravel

Rode out in the refreshing air today, with Dmars, and RG, had a blast.

Gravel grinder?

Sunday - 42 degrees is what I'm seeing! (its -2 now according to my weather gadget)

I would love to get out on some gravel. What time and duratation are you thinking? I will most defintely have to plan this in advance with the family. The sooner you can provide the details, the more likely I will be able to attend!

Please tell me that there is a DOG that will provide some sprinting action on the route. It will take me back to my kid bike riding days. Any other BMCC guys going to tag along?