Recap: DogGann Gravel Grinder

Ohio
Written By Ray George

Quick stats

  • 20 cyclists

  • 41 miles

  • 3050 ft climbing

  • Gravel was fast and loose

  • No mechanicals

  • Temps in low 60’s to mid 80’s

  • Mixed sun and clouds

  • Puppies!

  • Black rat snake

  • Bald eagles

Recap

We parked at the Bridge of Dreams parking lot. Gravel roads were fast, loose and dusty. We stopped in Glenmont at the small market for snacks and drinks. Mixed clouds and sun for most of the ride. Temps were in the low 60’s at the start and ended in the mid 80’s. Humidity wasn’t too bad. For most of the ride we kept almost all of the riders together in one group but as we got closer to the end we broke up.

We saw puppies, moved a black rat snake off the road and saw two bald eagles eating road kill.

Route note: We cutout the out and back into Nashville and rode OH 14 instead of the Holmes County Trail out of Glenmont.

Ray George

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

http://www.ohiogravelgrinders.com
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