Brad Tackles The Almanzo 100
This just in from Brad P. “My pre-race packing routine normally consists of collecting items I will need in a bag two nights before the race. This time tested strategy allows me to add items I may have forgotten as I think of them through the next couple days. I was following the same pattern […]
Read moreA Wet ToDR
“James G. and James P. began the Pirate Cycling League Tour of Dirt Roads (ToDR), 88 miles of gravel and minimum maintenance roads in Otoe and Johnson Co. Nebraska on Saturday 5/23. It was raining lightly at the start, but quickly stopped. At least for awhile. A group of four of us stuck together for […]
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Lennard vs. The Oregon Outback
This in from Lennard P. Great job! “I rode the 2015 edition of the Oregon Outback this past May, going with the ‘grand depart’ on the 22ndon May. The brainchild of Donnie Kolb from Velodirt this was the second running of this 363mile (590km, more than 75% of which is on gravel and old rail […]
Read moreJacob vs. The Muddy Kanza
This in from Jacob S. “I woke early that day, before the sun and before the town of Emporia. After a quick snack and final gear check we made our way towards the starting line. Excited faces and enthusiastic greetings gave a cheerful feeling of well being. A light fog created a setting of calm […]
Read moreHeat, Headwinds, and Heifers
“James Garis, Eric Wickizer, and James Phillips set off at 6:48 on Sunday, May 3rd to accomplish our 1st Metric for the COD challenge. This was the same day as the Lincoln Marathon, temps were warm and humid. Our ride to Malcolm was uneventful, we had a reasonable tailwind, and made good time. After leaving […]
Read moreNeil Takes on Maisie’s Pride
“This metric was part of the Maisie’s Pride race in Eskridge, KS. The first 10 miles were mixed with CHUNKY rocks and mud.. About 9 miles in you hit what is known as “the road”. Come out for next years ride to find out about this. I can’t spoil the surprise that is that road. […]
Read moreJacob vs. Cedar Cross
“Last weekend I did the Cedar Cross in Jefferson City. 100 miles seemed doable, no crazy climbing like Herman. Weather looked good, what could go wrong right? This was my first real ride on my new Raleigh. Love the bike and it did great on the gravel sections. The cow pasture, horse trails and single […]
Read moreClimbing the Ladder
This in from Dallas W. “As we travel through life it seems that some are happy to enjoy predictable experiences with predictable outcomes, while others continuously pursue the next greatER challenge. For cyclists that have ventured beyond the paved path to the local coffee shop, the need to go farther can become a constant call. […]
Read moreA Katy Trail Mini Tour
“This weekend my buddy and I did a Katy Trail mini tour. We were not able to leave Columbia, Mo till about 6:30 pm on Thursday so we decided to just ride to Jefferson City and stay at my friends parents house that night. Friday’s ride took us from Jefferson City to Marthasville. This was […]
Read moreA Mammoth Gravel Classic Report
Here’s a great write up from Greg G… “A few weeks ago CyclovaXC shop owner/Mammoth organizer, and fellow gravel aficionado, Frank Lundeen and I joined a few other adventurers to confirm the cue sheet for the upcoming Mammoth Gravel Classic April 18th. We had an amazing day chronicled elsewhere on the Cup O Dirt bloggerama. […]
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