Full weekend of gravel races/rides. Cirrem Gravel Road Race on Saturday and Smithville Gravel Grinder on Sunday.
Here are some pictures:
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Mullet Ride
The Mullet Ride has gained popularity over the years and due to this a winter version of her was dreamed up by out ride leader Gerard Arantowicz. We added this years Mullet Ride to our little Gravel Grinder series.
Thank you to everyone who came out to ride with us today and enjoy a very fine winter day. The forecasted rain/snow stayed away and fun was had by all.
Pictures from out little Mullet Ride are below.
Thank you to everyone who came out to ride with us today and enjoy a very fine winter day. The forecasted rain/snow stayed away and fun was had by all.
Pictures from out little Mullet Ride are below.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Chucky's Challenge v3
The third Annual Chucky's Challenge gravel grind will be rolling out of Jamesport at 10:00 am on Saturday-Feb. 6th.
The route will utilize the fine ground gravel via Amish buggies, some paved sections, and the rolling hills of the "Green Hills" region. I hope to put together approx. 60 miles of route with a shorter option. We had a SAG at approx. 1/2 way last year. It took the fast guys over 4 hours to complete the ride last year and there was at least one hill that 90% of the riders walked.
The start is at the 4 way stop downtown Jamesport. There is plenty of parking in the lot next to the Jamesport Tavern. We had 20+ riders last year and hope to continue to grow this till one day it may become a competive event.
Here is the info:
3rd Annual “Chucky’s Challenge”
Ground Hog Gravel Grind
Saturday-February 6th
Jamesport, Missouri
Climb out of that burrow and join the Green Hills Trail Association for our 3rd annual “Gravel Grinder” from historic Jamesport, MO!
Why this ride? Chucky says “Lighten up dude, I wanna see my shadow! After being in a hole for 4 months, I’m ready to break the ice, hang out with my friends, and get the riding season started.” The ride drew 20 riders in 2009.
Starting time is 10:00 a.m. and we’ll be departing from the 4 way stop right downtown next to Gingerich’s Dutch Pantry . It’s “show-n-go” so there is no participation fee. Just show up and we will provide route maps and all the gravel riding you can handle. This will not be a race but don’t let that frighten you back into your den.
The 2010 route will traverse the hills and hollers of the Green Hills region with some “aggie flats” thrown in for recovery. Riders can choose either the “Full Chucky”-60 mi. or the shorter “Lil Chuck”. Most of the route will be on smooth crushed limestone suitable for cross or mountain bikes. The route will be posted and blazed the week of the ride so we can hopefully stay away from any fresh gravel maintenance “large gravel” and pick the best route.
Jamesport is an Amish community, so expect to see horse and buggies and prepare to take a little step back in time. There is a small grocery, some restaurants, and a “watering hole’ for post ride libations.
Please contact me at: dlong@windjammercable.net if you are coming so we’ll have plenty of maps and so I can forward the route to you via email.
Anyone can ride a trainer on a cold February day, but it takes some courage to brave the weather. Will you come join the fun? Or are YOU Afraid of your shadow?????
The route will utilize the fine ground gravel via Amish buggies, some paved sections, and the rolling hills of the "Green Hills" region. I hope to put together approx. 60 miles of route with a shorter option. We had a SAG at approx. 1/2 way last year. It took the fast guys over 4 hours to complete the ride last year and there was at least one hill that 90% of the riders walked.
The start is at the 4 way stop downtown Jamesport. There is plenty of parking in the lot next to the Jamesport Tavern. We had 20+ riders last year and hope to continue to grow this till one day it may become a competive event.
Here is the info:
3rd Annual “Chucky’s Challenge”
Ground Hog Gravel Grind
Saturday-February 6th
Jamesport, Missouri
Climb out of that burrow and join the Green Hills Trail Association for our 3rd annual “Gravel Grinder” from historic Jamesport, MO!
Why this ride? Chucky says “Lighten up dude, I wanna see my shadow! After being in a hole for 4 months, I’m ready to break the ice, hang out with my friends, and get the riding season started.” The ride drew 20 riders in 2009.
Starting time is 10:00 a.m. and we’ll be departing from the 4 way stop right downtown next to Gingerich’s Dutch Pantry . It’s “show-n-go” so there is no participation fee. Just show up and we will provide route maps and all the gravel riding you can handle. This will not be a race but don’t let that frighten you back into your den.
The 2010 route will traverse the hills and hollers of the Green Hills region with some “aggie flats” thrown in for recovery. Riders can choose either the “Full Chucky”-60 mi. or the shorter “Lil Chuck”. Most of the route will be on smooth crushed limestone suitable for cross or mountain bikes. The route will be posted and blazed the week of the ride so we can hopefully stay away from any fresh gravel maintenance “large gravel” and pick the best route.
Jamesport is an Amish community, so expect to see horse and buggies and prepare to take a little step back in time. There is a small grocery, some restaurants, and a “watering hole’ for post ride libations.
Please contact me at: dlong@windjammercable.net if you are coming so we’ll have plenty of maps and so I can forward the route to you via email.
Anyone can ride a trainer on a cold February day, but it takes some courage to brave the weather. Will you come join the fun? Or are YOU Afraid of your shadow?????
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Cole Wins Grote Prijs
Cow Town's Mark Cole took another win in the Men's Cat 3 class. Conditions were tough on everyone at todays Grote Prijs event with icy conditions making the course very slick and at times hard to even stay upright. Rounding out the podium another Cow Town'er. Chris Locke continues a late season charge and worked his way back up front after a few mishaps and some tired legs from an earlier morning running event.Results and pictures below:
Complete Results Local Cycling
Roger's House of Photos
Carolynn's Photos
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Support the Trails KC Plan
Kansas City, Missouri, is currently drafting its 2010-2011 budget and
several trail projects are up for funding. Of course budgets are tighter
then ever, so it's especially important for your representatives to hear
from you that trails are important.
You can write a letter supporting these projects in about five minutes:
http://www.letsgokc.com/funding
There you can learn more, find your reps, and send a quick letter.
The trails being considered for this year are all in the Trails KC plan
that many of you supported and participated in creating:
*Connecting the Trolley Track and Indian Creek Trails.
*The Line Creek Trail in Platte County.
*The Hodge-Smithville Trail in Clay County.
*A new trail along Van Brunt on the East Side.
*The Three Trails Corridor Trail along Bannister Road.
Right now, trails in the area are fragmentary and disconnected. These are
some of the key projects that will really start to give KCMO a **trails
system** rather than just a few miles of trails here and there.
several trail projects are up for funding. Of course budgets are tighter
then ever, so it's especially important for your representatives to hear
from you that trails are important.
You can write a letter supporting these projects in about five minutes:
http://www.letsgokc.com/
There you can learn more, find your reps, and send a quick letter.
The trails being considered for this year are all in the Trails KC plan
that many of you supported and participated in creating:
*Connecting the Trolley Track and Indian Creek Trails.
*The Line Creek Trail in Platte County.
*The Hodge-Smithville Trail in Clay County.
*A new trail along Van Brunt on the East Side.
*The Three Trails Corridor Trail along Bannister Road.
Right now, trails in the area are fragmentary and disconnected. These are
some of the key projects that will really start to give KCMO a **trails
system** rather than just a few miles of trails here and there.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Smithville Gravel Grinder v2
Post ride report is up: http://gravelgrinders.blogspot.com/
What: Smithville Gravel Grinder v2
When: Saturday, January 2, 2010 - 10:00 am start time
Where: Smoke N Davey Trailhead (off W Highway), Smithville, MO
Who: Any and all are welcome
Why: Because there is way too much pavement in the world.
We will use a combination of gravel roads, easy single track and the paved trails in and around Smithville Lake.
Bring a MTB or Cross bike and a little desire for some adventure. You might want to bring some cold riding gear also. Temps look like they are single digit tomorrow.
What: Smithville Gravel Grinder v2
When: Saturday, January 2, 2010 - 10:00 am start time
Where: Smoke N Davey Trailhead (off W Highway), Smithville, MO
Who: Any and all are welcome
Why: Because there is way too much pavement in the world.
We will use a combination of gravel roads, easy single track and the paved trails in and around Smithville Lake.
Bring a MTB or Cross bike and a little desire for some adventure. You might want to bring some cold riding gear also. Temps look like they are single digit tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Guru's Gravel Grinders
This is the first of a dozen Gravel Grinders during this winter.
What: Guru Gravel Grinder #1
What: Guru Gravel Grinder #1
When: Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 10:00 am start time
Where: Start at E.H. Young Riverfront Park, Riverside MO
Who: Any and all are welcome
Why: Because there is way too much pavement in the world
Route: A mix of gravel, levee and back country roads. Mostly road, but plenty of gravel to keep us sane. Some hills will be climbed. You will experience some discomfort depending on pace. We will try and stay off any high traffic roads. Any road bike with a good sturdy set of wheels can be used. Cross bike preferred, but not required. Distance from E. H. Young is about 38 miles.
This is a Show-N-Go ride, please bring food/water and anything you require.
Route: A mix of gravel, levee and back country roads. Mostly road, but plenty of gravel to keep us sane. Some hills will be climbed. You will experience some discomfort depending on pace. We will try and stay off any high traffic roads. Any road bike with a good sturdy set of wheels can be used. Cross bike preferred, but not required. Distance from E. H. Young is about 38 miles.
This is a Show-N-Go ride, please bring food/water and anything you require.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Are you ready for the Barnyard Cross?
The boys at Badgoat Racing are working hard for Saturday's 1st Annual Barnyard Cross. They advertised "There Will Be Mud" and with the recent snow fall I would say they hit is spot on. Expect true cross conditions.Refreshments provided by Barnyard Beer and Devil Dog Coffee
Event flyers can be found here.
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