Group Gravel Ride 3/7 Columbia Trail

[thegock]

It's actually dirt but very smooth.

Pro tip: do not run into steel I beams bordering road crossings.

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So more paved than gravel then?

The mean streets of High Bridge above

 

[Patrick]

So more paved than gravel then?

it is QP bed. (i think) smooth but not packed rail trail.
the gorge is a combo of dirt and paved road.
i'd go 650 just as a convo starter. 😀

 

[thegock]

it is QP bed. (i think) smooth but not packed rail trail.
the gorge is a combo of dirt and paved road.
i'd go 650 just as a convo starter. 😀

qp???

 

[MissJR]

Man, you guys are overthinking this

 

[Patrick]

qp???

quarry process.

Man, you guys are overthinking this

it's raining?

 

[jmanic]

Is this park SS friendly?
Sorry if I’m over quarry processing.

 

[iman29]

Hoping I can make this or even part of it due to kids basketball playoffs so I am a solid maybe.

I live 1 mile by road from the opposite end of the trailhead in Flanders. I have ridden the entire trail end to end many times (approx 30 miles ) with my old 26r MTB and even with my backup 10spd road bike with 700x 25cm tires and it’s been just fine.

So I would just say run whatcha brung or whatever you have more fun with.

Hope that helps anyone who’s never been there before.

FYI the High bridge parking lot is also where the pump track is I just don’t know if it’s ride-able.

 

[pooriggy]

So I would just say run whatcha brung or whatever you have more fun with.

Yes this. Ride whatcha want, you'll be able to find someone to match pace with.

Is this park SS friendly?
Sorry if I’m over quarry processing.

Always original and really lol moments. 🙂

 

[MadisonDan]

So more paved than gravel then?

no. it's all gravel/hardpack. either is fine

 

[Mare]

Bring any bike you have, any gearing, any tires, any baskets, and beer in the baskets. You can ride flats or clipless, wear baggy or spandex, clear or amber lenses, don't need bug spray yet, kickstands ok for this (kind of...you'll be made fun of in secret, but this terrain is ok for the kind of a bike that might have a kickstand). If you forget to pump up your tires, you will still be ok.

 

[mwlikesbikes]

Man, you guys are overthinking this

We are men and these are bikes, it’s what we do.
(It’s 90% image!)?

 

[MissJR]

We are men and these are bikes, it’s what we do.
(It’s 90% image!)?

Carry on, then! 😛

 

[mtbiker87]

I'm in. Built a gravel type bike, so might as well put it to use !

 

[jklett]

Ready for Saturday!

 

[jmanic]

This will be the maiden gravel excursion for the Orange Whip

It is geared, but I will only use one gear at a time, so technically I’ll be SSing.

 

[Patrick]

This will be the maiden gravel excursion for the Orange Whip
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It is geared, but I will only use one gear at a time, so technically I’ll be SSing.

can we discuss what gear that will be?
big ring right?
oooh, now with cog?

 

[serviceguy]

This will be the maiden gravel excursion for the Orange Whip
View attachment 120821
It is geared, but I will only use one gear at a time, so technically I’ll be SSing.

I keep saying this but nobody listens. Thank you!

 

[Mare]

Ready for Saturday!
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Must wear the big white glasses in your avatar too.

 

[jmanic]

can we discuss what gear that will be?
big ring right?
oooh, now with cog?

Big ring, yes, I’ll keep you posted on the ratio in real time.

I keep saying this but nobody listens. Thank you!

I’m with you buddy.

 

[Patrick]

Big ring, yes, I’ll keep you posted on the ratio in real time.

bring in @Mitch! he'll know.

ps - sending speakers up with @jklett so you have to show.