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12.15.2009
11.02.2009
2010 Rides
Sunday Gravel Grinders
Dec 20 - Team Seagal CXMAS 30+ miles
Jan 17 - Rolla Route 66 Joe Dirt - 30+ miles
Jan 24 - Hermann - 35+ miiles
Jan 31 - Columbia Klunk Bike Shop- 40+ miles
Feb 7 - Jeff City Team Redwheel - 50+ miles
Feb 14 - Hermann 55+ miles
Feb 21 - Owensville 50 + miles
Feb 28 - Hermann 60+miles
Mar 7 - Hermann 60+ miiles
Maps, links to info, and more as each date gets closer.
Hermann Rides
Rides start at 10am from Time for Pie, show up early for hot beverage or pastry.
Need fuel after your done, be sure to visit Wings a Balazin just a few doors down from Time for Pie. Only places open on Sunday.
Dec 20 - Team Seagal CXMAS 30+ miles
Jan 17 - Rolla Route 66 Joe Dirt - 30+ miles
Jan 24 - Hermann - 35+ miiles
Jan 31 - Columbia Klunk Bike Shop- 40+ miles
Feb 7 - Jeff City Team Redwheel - 50+ miles
Feb 14 - Hermann 55+ miles
Feb 21 - Owensville 50 + miles
Feb 28 - Hermann 60+miles
Mar 7 - Hermann 60+ miiles
Maps, links to info, and more as each date gets closer.
Hermann Rides
Rides start at 10am from Time for Pie, show up early for hot beverage or pastry.
Need fuel after your done, be sure to visit Wings a Balazin just a few doors down from Time for Pie. Only places open on Sunday.
- Ride is self supported, ride at your own pace. Last year we paced about 12 mph.
- Maps will be posted so print one off so you don't get lost.
- If you do, call 314 809 2425 for help.
2.15.2009
Last Gravel Ride Report
Today was the last of the Herman Gravel Grinder series. This year we've had 6 weeks worth of rides with only one day of bad weather. Lot's of new faces came to Hermann to enjoy was totaled 284 miles with over 23 hours of ride time.
Every ride has it's moments and today were the dogs. Seemed like every dog along the route was out and about giving us a bark or two or a small chase.
Here are the Baumstark brothers, "what's up dogs"?
The winner of all dogs today was this one. About 7 miles into the ride up Devils Back Bone he decided to join us awhile. Awhile turned into more than 6 miles of running along with us. This dog has some endurance for sure! Eventually he tired out and could not keep up. Hope he made it home OK.
For those that missed the rides, here is a great example of the views out here, simple the best!
Every ride has it's moments and today were the dogs. Seemed like every dog along the route was out and about giving us a bark or two or a small chase.
Here are the Baumstark brothers, "what's up dogs"?
The winner of all dogs today was this one. About 7 miles into the ride up Devils Back Bone he decided to join us awhile. Awhile turned into more than 6 miles of running along with us. This dog has some endurance for sure! Eventually he tired out and could not keep up. Hope he made it home OK.
For those that missed the rides, here is a great example of the views out here, simple the best!
2.09.2009
Feb 15 Ride Details (last grinider of the year)
Final gravel Grinder of the year. After next weekend the racing season begins with most Sunday spent racing or hitting up the trails in Jeff City or STL.
Sundays ride will be a 50/50, about 50 percent of the ride North of the river, come back to town, fill up with water/nutrition and then do the other half of the ride South of the river.
Will be good for anyone who does not have 6 hours to blow on a bike ride, you can start the ride 10AM at time for pie, do the first half and call it a day or ride on and do the full 63 miles.
Go here for Map
Ride starts at 10am
63 miles
First half flat with a couple big hills and great views.
Second half considerably more hilly - bring your climbing legs for this half
Sundays ride will be a 50/50, about 50 percent of the ride North of the river, come back to town, fill up with water/nutrition and then do the other half of the ride South of the river.
Will be good for anyone who does not have 6 hours to blow on a bike ride, you can start the ride 10AM at time for pie, do the first half and call it a day or ride on and do the full 63 miles.
Go here for Map
Ride starts at 10am
63 miles
First half flat with a couple big hills and great views.
Second half considerably more hilly - bring your climbing legs for this half
2.08.2009
Feb 8 Ride Report
As normal we headed out from Time for Pie at 10 am sharp!
Today's crew was Jason, Andy and Justin from Wild Trak Bikes , Andy from CBC in Columbia and locals Jeff, Danny and Shaun.
Today's' route took us North across the river into Montgomery County all the way to I 70 and back. Came to near 65 miles at 13.3 MPH with a few less hills coming in at 2900 feet of climbing.
Shaun must have overslept a bit, Bernadette and Me-Mo drove him out to meet us about 15 miles into the ride.
Last week a few ended the ride more hungry then they would have liked. Not this time!
Look from the bridge on I-70 just a bit past the half way mark.
At first the ride seemed a bit flat to me and boring. Being a new route I had no idea what was in store so I did begin to worrie . But after the 12 mile ride down the Katy trail and up north past HWY K things started to get interesting visually and had a few challenging hill clumbs. Some of the names were Grave Yard Hill and Devils Back Bone. With names like that they have to be tough.
Ended up being a good ride, don't think anyone was disappointed.
Next weekend is the last of the Hermann Gravel Grinders. So far we have logged 222 plus miles and over 20 hours on the fine Hermann gravel roads.
Today's crew was Jason, Andy and Justin from Wild Trak Bikes , Andy from CBC in Columbia and locals Jeff, Danny and Shaun.
Today's' route took us North across the river into Montgomery County all the way to I 70 and back. Came to near 65 miles at 13.3 MPH with a few less hills coming in at 2900 feet of climbing.
Shaun must have overslept a bit, Bernadette and Me-Mo drove him out to meet us about 15 miles into the ride.
Last week a few ended the ride more hungry then they would have liked. Not this time!
Look from the bridge on I-70 just a bit past the half way mark.
At first the ride seemed a bit flat to me and boring. Being a new route I had no idea what was in store so I did begin to worrie . But after the 12 mile ride down the Katy trail and up north past HWY K things started to get interesting visually and had a few challenging hill clumbs. Some of the names were Grave Yard Hill and Devils Back Bone. With names like that they have to be tough.
Ended up being a good ride, don't think anyone was disappointed.
Next weekend is the last of the Hermann Gravel Grinders. So far we have logged 222 plus miles and over 20 hours on the fine Hermann gravel roads.
2.02.2009
Feb 8 Ride Details
Only two more Gravel Grinder this year and the fun will come to and end.
Sunday will be a 60 mile loop with a gas station to fill up on water and other items at the 35 mile mark. Here is a map of the ride (60 miles)
UPDATE: Short cut version added (46 miles) for those who want to ride but not up for 60 miles.
Go Here for Map
At the 27 mile mark those that want the full 60 miles will go on, those that need a short cut will branch off at Mill Pond Rd to HH, to K to Leach Branch Rd. Leach Branch is where both routes come back together. I would image both groups will meet again along this area before we get back to town.
I will have printed maps for both group and a little more info on the 46 mile route so no one gets lost.
Ride starts at 10am - meet at time for pie rain or shine
Sunday will be a 60 mile loop with a gas station to fill up on water and other items at the 35 mile mark. Here is a map of the ride (60 miles)
UPDATE: Short cut version added (46 miles) for those who want to ride but not up for 60 miles.
Go Here for Map
At the 27 mile mark those that want the full 60 miles will go on, those that need a short cut will branch off at Mill Pond Rd to HH, to K to Leach Branch Rd. Leach Branch is where both routes come back together. I would image both groups will meet again along this area before we get back to town.
I will have printed maps for both group and a little more info on the 46 mile route so no one gets lost.
Ride starts at 10am - meet at time for pie rain or shine
Feb 1 Ride Report
Good 5 hours and 60 miles of gravel was had on Sunday. Go here for ride report
This coming Sunday looks good for another 5 hour 60 mile ride. Map will be up by Tuesday.
1.19.2009
Feb 1st Ride Details
Ride will start at 10am - should be back to town between 3 and 4
Go here for Map
Some new roads but mostly roads I have been on before. I would say not as much climbing as last week from a long steady perspective, more rolling.
Average MPH has been around 12.5. Be ready for 5 hours of ride time.
Weather is calling for a high of 47 with sun.
Go here for Map
Some new roads but mostly roads I have been on before. I would say not as much climbing as last week from a long steady perspective, more rolling.
Average MPH has been around 12.5. Be ready for 5 hours of ride time.
Weather is calling for a high of 47 with sun.
1.18.2009
Jan 18 ride images
Thanks to all the made the tip today, great to have so many of you join the ride!
Look for next weekends ride map in the next few days.
If you did not make the trip to Hermann, here is what you missed.
Just before the Start
On our way out of town
Getting things started on the Katy
Up the first hill known as the Devils Back Bone
There was some flat ground out there
Look for next weekends ride map in the next few days.
If you did not make the trip to Hermann, here is what you missed.
Just before the Start
On our way out of town
Getting things started on the Katy
Up the first hill known as the Devils Back Bone
There was some flat ground out there
1.12.2009
Jan 18 Ride Map
Get ready for 45 miles of Hermann area gravel fun this coming Sunday. Route is on some gravel I have yet to ride on, should be a good time exploring a new route.
Go here for map of Sundays Ride
Go here for map of Sundays Ride
1.11.2009
1.04.2009
Jan 11 Ride Map Up
Sunday Jan 11 we leave at 11am from Time 4 Pie on Schiller and 4th st. We'll stay South of the river over some awesome gravel roads with big hills and awesome views.
This is a no drop ride, we'll wait at intersections and road crossings for all to re-group before heading on. Bring what you need for at least 3 hours, there are no service stations along the way.
Hard copy maps available day of the ride
Go here for Map
This is a no drop ride, we'll wait at intersections and road crossings for all to re-group before heading on. Bring what you need for at least 3 hours, there are no service stations along the way.
Hard copy maps available day of the ride
Go here for Map
10.18.2008
Sunday Gravel Rides Start Jan 11, 2009 in Hermann
Beginning Sunday Jan 11, 2009 there will be an organized gravel grinder ride each Sunday leading up to the Froze Toes road race. These rides are intend to be base mile rides.
The gravel roads in the Hermann area are well groomed, zero traffic, lots of big hills with stunning views. Unless the weather absolutely prevents a bike from moving forward due to snow or ice, the rides are on. There are about 5 of us in Hermann that plan to be on these rides each week. Mountain bikes and cross bikes work great.
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The gravel roads in the Hermann area are well groomed, zero traffic, lots of big hills with stunning views. Unless the weather absolutely prevents a bike from moving forward due to snow or ice, the rides are on. There are about 5 of us in Hermann that plan to be on these rides each week. Mountain bikes and cross bikes work great.
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- Maps of the routes will be posted here,
- Hard copies will be available with turn by turn directions the day of the ride.
- Start time: 11AM
- Starting Point: Time 4 Pie Schiller and 4th, Street downtown Hermann
- The ride is self supported, bring what you need to last the entire ride, limited to no services stations.
- No one left behind, will re-group at turns and intersections
- Questions? email Jeff yielding
Maps will be several days before, rides get longer as the weeks go by, should reach six hours by the end of the Feb.
Jan 18 and 25
Feb 1, 8, and 15
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