2016 Rides, Rider Updates

Pete Survives LandRun100

“This ride has been on my list since it began 4 years ago.  I did a ride in Oklahoma in the early 90’s for a few years called the Trail of Tears 100.  It was the memories of that ride that made me decide to make the 9 hour road trip to Stillwater, OK.  I […]

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2016 Rides, Rider Updates

Misty Day, Slow Day, Fueled by Cookies

Dirty metric # 3 for Josiah D. “Kind of a weird day, weird ride. Got up super early, then dicked around for 2.5 hours before hitting the road. Packed and repacked my hippack, which became a handlebar bag via three zip ties and a voile strap. Brought the little radio, which was a bust – […]

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2016 Rides, Rider Updates

The Callaway 50+

Steve F. writes in… “This ride was on Saturday, February 20, and my second metric toward “The Cup.” The Callaway 50 was a very well organized ride hosted by the fine folks at The Red Wheel Bike Shop in Jefferson City, MO. The bike shop and adjacent coffee house were open and eager to serve riders.  […]

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2016 Rides, Rider Updates

Gravel Grunts Cycling Squad

Tim and Ryan write in… “The inaugural ride of the “Gravel Grunts Cycling Squad” (Ryan Haug and Tim Bauer for now) took place on Saturday, March 5th in rural Hawley, MN. The forecasters weren’t as accurate as they predicted other than for the strong southerly wind (20mph with gusts to 32mph). Ryan had been riding […]

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2016 Rides, Rider Updates

Phil Enters the Fray 100km #1

“Spring has gobsmacked us already in Oklahoma. Saturday was a gorgeous winter day with bright sunshine and, of course, a steady south wind. Temps climbed into the mid-70s. What a great day to be on a bike! For my entry into the challenge, I joined up with a crew of 6 gravel riding regulars at […]

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2016 Rides, Rider Updates

Lynn Rides the Spinistry Gravelthon

“Ride weekend typically has me loading up and heading out of town to some starting line on the horizon. Last Saturday was much like any other, but the trek to the start led to downtown Dallas! On Saturday, Mar 6, I participated in Spinistry’s Gravelthon, billed as the world’s largest urban adventure ride for 100K […]

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Bikes

Let’s See Your Bike

We love reading about your rides, now let’s hear about your ride. Tell us about the trusty steed that carries you toward your cup. Have any products or parts you swear by? What do you carry with you on your long rides? Show us the goods! We know you like talking about it, so send […]

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2016 Rides, Rider Updates

A Ride to The Volcano and Back

“We rolled out from “The Mound” near Weldon Spring, Missouri just after sunrise; our objective was a hearty breakfast at Dutzow Deli. Navigation was simple — follow the Hamburg Trail to the Katy Trail and turn right…both trails are gravel and the Katy literally cuts through the deli parking lot. Dutzow Deli features a couple […]

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2016 Rides, Rider Updates

The Dirty Pecan 100

“Last Saturday’s Dirty Pecan 100 Epic Ride as described by riding friend John McCoy. What do you get if you take four nuts willing to ride 104 miles on wet and mushy North Florida/South Georgia dirt roads? Dirty pecans of course!! Leaving from Monticello, FL, The Dirty Pecan 100 Dirt Road Epic ride included stunning […]

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