Gravel Rides- Schedule and Share

[Bikeworks]

Figure this would be a good way to schedule rides and share our experiences with others.

I'm hitting Columbia Trail tomorrow, I'll post time in the AM when I have a better idea. Gonna make a stop at Long Valley Pub on the way back. Should make the return headwind that much more challenging!!

 

[GSTim]

What kind of pace are you planning? I might be able to join depending on the timing.

 

[Bikeworks]

What kind of pace are you planning? I might be able to join depending on the timing.

I am hoping for around 14mph, but I may have dead legs tomorrow lol.

 

[Jeremy]

Should make the return headwind that much more challenging!!

I swear the wind changes directions so you have a head wind both directions.

 

[GSTim]

I am hoping for around 14mph, but I may have dead legs tomorrow lol.

If you are dragging a bit on that then I should at least be within sight. Let me know what time you plan on starting.

 

[Bikeworks]

If you are dragging a bit on that then I should at least be within sight. Let me know what time you plan on starting.

Hitting it for 11 for anyone interested.

 

[iman29]

I swear the wind changes directions so you have a head wind both directions.

this is 100% accurate on this trail.

 

[Bikeworks]

Lots of PRs for me and @GSTim; two people riding together, race, etc and whatnot. 😆

Got in for our scheduled stop as well

 

[Carson]

 

[Patrick]

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He could use a full time driver that can provide security and privacy.......just sayin'

 

[Jeremy]

Lots of PRs for me and @GSTim; two people riding together, race, etc and whatnot. 😆

In all seriousness, that is the best way to ride the CT. Take turns pulling so you get a break.

The only problem is as the days get nicer the trail gets way busier. Usually full of old people walking down the middle of the trail with earbuds in. They don’t hear my Garmin bell and get really cranky when I pass them at 20mph. 😂

 

[trener1]

Lots of PRs for me and @GSTim; two people riding together, race, etc and whatnot. 😆

Got in for our scheduled stop as well

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Where is this stop?

 

[Steve Vai]

They don’t hear my Garmin bell and get really cranky when I pass them at 20mph. 😂

Then you get a huge rant post by one my co-workers about sharing the trail 🤣

 

[Bikeworks]

In all seriousness, that is the best way to ride the CT. Take turns pulling so you get a break.

The only problem is as the days get nicer the Fatbike lane gets way busier. Usually full of old people walking down the middle of the Fatbike lane with earbuds in. They don’t hear my Garmin bell and get really cranky when I pass them at 20mph. 😂

We kept it fair and rode side by side. 😬

Yea, if I'm spending coin on a bell AND using it, don't go getting pissed off with me when I zip past. 😆

Where is this stop?

Long Valley Brew Pub, just off the CT

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[Jeremy]

Then you get a huge rant post by one my co-workers about sharing the Fatbike lane 🤣

I think e-bikes are going to need their own lane.

 

[iman29]

I think e-fatbikes are going to need their own lane.

I’m not anti ebike but The riders on those bikes from Amazon with the high handlebars no pedals and music playing should have a lane in the actual river. Would make it more challenging.

 

[Jeremy]

I’m not anti ebike but The riders on those bikes from Amazon with the high handlebars no pedals and music playing should have a lane in the actual river. Would make it more challenging.

Those are the most dangerous riders. Some of those dudes just weave the walkers at max speed.

Once this e-bike regulations hit, I guarantee you see local police handling out tickets at the CT.

Sorry back to topic. Go do some gravel rides.

 

[Ian F]

I’m not anti ebike but The riders on those bikes from Amazon with the high handlebars no pedals and music playing should have a lane in the actual river. Would make it more challenging.

Well... the issue is those are NOT e-bikes.

 

[John the Plumber]

Those are the most dangerous riders. Some of those dudes just weave the walkers at max speed.

Once this e-bike regulations hit, I guarantee you see local police handling out tickets at the CT.

Sorry back to topic. Go do some gravel rides.

Yesterday as I was walking my, dog saw a kid doing a wheelie down the middle of the street almost hit a car head on and then ran a stop side. At least he had a helmet on to keep his brains in his head for the viewing if he would have been hit both cars. It was one of those non-pedal bikes.

 

[Steve Vai]

Well... the issue is those are NOT e-bikes.

In the newest proposal of the law being pushed through all the advocacy groups, those will be the bikes taken off the list and bikes we sell in our shop will be lumped with Surrons. I talked to Sandy at length and he was certain the split will be based on speed and not throttle. But that’s for a different thread.