7 cyclists. 29.5 miles. 3300+ ft climbing. (Blowing Rock, NC area) We shuttled our bikes to Blowing Rock. Then we connected with the Blue Ridge Parkway. Traffic was constant and drivers were jerks. We stopped before the Linn Cove Viaduct for photos and then again at the visitor center for a quick hike and lunch outside. We were all happy to get back on gravel using Edgemont Road to drop down off the parkway into the valley. Route at the bottom of the page.
Ray founded Ohio Gravel Grinders in 2012. Ray moved to Columbus in 2007 and jumped into bicycle event organization and advocacy by launching Bike the Cbus, Columbus’ only city-wide bicycle tour, currently organized by Yay Bikes! He developed Columbus Rides Bikes! blog and companion Facebook group with over 3000 members to support the Tuesday Nite Ride. Ray has been instrumental in organizing charity rides, including Ride the Elevator, Night of 1000/1001 Tacos, and Yelp on Two Wheels to support many organizations.
Ray enjoys long gravel bike rides in the woods and lunch with coffee outside. He has been featured on a number of podcasts. Check them out on the Featured On section. Honey Stinger Ambassador
