Atmospheric river getting you down? Cheer up because that means it's GRAVELPALOOZA season! Join us for the second Gravelpalooza of the season at the Lincoln Creek Grange on November 11. We will start the ride introduction at 10 am and roll out a few minutes after. Parking is extremely limited so please carpool. You are welcome to get in touch with any of the ride leaders about catching a ride.
The spirit of Gravelpalooza is to get out on our bikes all winter and suffer through the rain, snow, wind, and mud together. After the ride, we share snacks and warm beverages. Bring warm clothes to change into and a mug or thermos.
We'll have at least two route options for most of our rides, a long route, and a DIY short route. Riders are expected to have the route downloaded to their phone or bike computer (there is no service in many places we ride), scrawled on their skin or paper, and accessible to them. As a rule, courses will not be marked. Remember, we're volunteers.
See below for the regular and short versions of the routes.
If you want more mileage, you can join Brad Whidden at Swede Hall in Rochester to ride to the ride!
DISCLAIMER *Even though these are 'no-drop' rides, for the safety of all, we ask that riders come with a solid level of fitness. Riding gravel is physically demanding and weather conditions can be challenging to say the least. If you are in doubt about your fitness, we recommend that you try the short route first. We will have a ride sweep that makes sure no one gets dropped but they will ask that you turn back or take a shorter route if you can't stay connected with the back of the pack.*
Now is the time to make sure your bike is ready (shifting working smoothly, fresh tubeless sealant, you have a multi-tool, a few links of chain and master link, etc.)
If you have any questions, be sure to call, email the shop or visit the following link to get in touch with ride leaders:
https://facebook.com/events/s/joy-ride-bikes-gravelpalooza/324642633423440/
The spirit of Gravelpalooza is to get out on our bikes all winter and suffer through the rain, snow, wind, and mud together. After the ride, we share snacks and warm beverages. Bring warm clothes to change into and a mug or thermos.
We'll have at least two route options for most of our rides, a long route, and a DIY short route. Riders are expected to have the route downloaded to their phone or bike computer (there is no service in many places we ride), scrawled on their skin or paper, and accessible to them. As a rule, courses will not be marked. Remember, we're volunteers.
See below for the regular and short versions of the routes.
If you want more mileage, you can join Brad Whidden at Swede Hall in Rochester to ride to the ride!
DISCLAIMER *Even though these are 'no-drop' rides, for the safety of all, we ask that riders come with a solid level of fitness. Riding gravel is physically demanding and weather conditions can be challenging to say the least. If you are in doubt about your fitness, we recommend that you try the short route first. We will have a ride sweep that makes sure no one gets dropped but they will ask that you turn back or take a shorter route if you can't stay connected with the back of the pack.*
Now is the time to make sure your bike is ready (shifting working smoothly, fresh tubeless sealant, you have a multi-tool, a few links of chain and master link, etc.)
If you have any questions, be sure to call, email the shop or visit the following link to get in touch with ride leaders:
https://facebook.com/events/s/joy-ride-bikes-gravelpalooza/324642633423440/
