Recap: Union Furnace Gravel Grinder

Ohio
Written By Ray George

Quick stats

  • 25 cyclists

  • Group 1

    • 33.5 miles

    • 3150 ft climbing

  • Group 2

    • 38 miles

    • 3700 ft climbing

  • Mechanicals

    • Broken chain

    • Flat tire

    • Derailleur issue

  • Temps in low 60’s to mid 70’s

  • Nice shade coverage

  • Mix of clouds and sun

Recap

We parked at Union Furnace Elementary School parking lot. Beginning of the ride features a pavement climb to warm up and the rest of the route is a mix of gravel and pavement. Gravel roads were dry, fast and loose. Weather was perfect for the whole ride with a mix of sun and clouds and low humidity.

Over the route the riders split into three pace groups and the last group of 11 experienced a broken chain, flat tire and a derailleur issue. One group cut the route short.

There were only a few dogs on the route and most stayed on their property.

We stopped for lunch at the Lake Hope State Park campground and for water and a bathroom break.

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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