Recap: Bladensburg Gravel 39

Quick stats

  • 12 cyclists

  • 31.5 miles / 2800 ft climbing

  • Some rode the full route

  • Low 30’s to low 40’s

  • Overcast/foggy all day

  • Snack stop

  • Shark Rock!

We parked at the baseball fields on west side of town. 12 cyclists total. Ten cyclists rode a shortened route with 31.5 miles and 2800+ feet of climbing. Two cyclists rode the whole 39 mile route. We stopped halfway for a snack stop at the top of the ridge.

Temps started in the low 30’s and only warmed up to low 40’s with overcast skies for the whole ride. Gravel was mushy in some sections and smooth and fast in many sections. Some dogs outside yelling at us, but no road interactions. We stopped at Shark Rock for a photo opportunity.

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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