40-50 cyclists on ride. Our group had 30 to start and split up over time. Our smaller group shortened the route to 24 miles with 2350 ft climbing. I swept the smaller group and we had a relaxed pace. Gravel was packed and fast with some sections of new gravel still waiting to be ground into the surface. Sunny all day with temps in the low to mid 30’s.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7367739
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
