Recap: Egypt Valley Gravel Grinder
13 cyclists. 36 miles. 3100 ft climbing. 1 slip and slide. 1 wreck. A couple of detours. Some bushwhacking and bonks. Great gravel through the Egypt Valley Nature Preserve. Temps were in 70's at start and topped out in mid 80's. Gravel was dry and fast. Coffee and lunch outside.
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