Recap: Scioto Trails Gravel Ride: Beginner Ride

Written By Ray George

25+ cyclists for beginner ride at Scioto Trail SP. Temps in the 30’s and sunny for most of the day. Full route was 30 miles. I ended with 25 miles and 2500+ feet of climbing with a shortcut to catchup after riding sweep for the first part of the ride. Gravel roads were dry and fast which was surprising with the amount of rain that the area received the day before. We had a saddle that was slipping, some brakes that were braking too well and a downshift that derailed a derailleur. Great day in the saddle.

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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