Popular Post dinneR ★ Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share #1 Posted September 10, 2018 131 miles on Sat. Tough ride, lots of climbing. The weather was pretty damn good. Cool temps most of the day, the rain held off, it was very windy. Looking back on what I just rode. That climb was tough, super steep and loose gravel. Lots of cattle The payoff. The single best descent I have ever ridden. The last 21 miles were downhill with a lot of pavement. These switchbacks were so fun. When we came out of the canyon, the winds were crazy. 40-50 mph gusts of crosswinds. At one point I unclipped because I almost blew over. 11.5 hours of riding. Thinking about next year. 13 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 10, 2018 Share #2 Posted September 10, 2018 Wow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted September 10, 2018 Share #3 Posted September 10, 2018 Your cattle photo reminded me of one of my college roommates. Let's call him Brian, since that is his name. Brian drove a big 4 wheel drive Chevy Pickup. 2 door, short bed, lifted up pretty high. He said he had this dream where he was driving down a 2 lane highway and way in the distance was a big herd of cattle. This is where it gets weird. As he keeps driving, the perspective does not change. Road and cattle stay the same size and soon he is in this giant truck with this tiny road and cattle under him. Has this ever happened to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted September 10, 2018 the route. https://www.relive.cc/view/g24610724195 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted September 10, 2018 Share #5 Posted September 10, 2018 1 hour ago, jsharr said: Has this ever happened to you? Yes. I did a few drugs back in the day. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted September 10, 2018 Share #6 Posted September 10, 2018 That's a lot of gravel, you sir are awesome In July I rode a 104 miles up north w/ about 75 miles being gravel. That ride beat my ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 10, 2018 Share #7 Posted September 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, dennis said: the route. https://www.relive.cc/view/g24610724195 I have only been to Jackson, the Grand Tetons, and Yellowstone. Your ride makes me think I need to head back to Wyoming ASAP. Actually, returning to Wyoming is always on my "to do" list, but rides & pics like yours make me especially want to get back there. Was the ride organized or a club ride or one someone had spec'ed out before? It looks like not too many towns for refueling the bottles and grabbing a snack or quad espresso, so what were the logistics? And, if planning for next year, maybe give us a heads up before hand??? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted September 10, 2018 Share #8 Posted September 10, 2018 I road about a quarter mile on gravel. There was a 20 feet stretch that was like a washboard. it was brutal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted September 10, 2018 Share #9 Posted September 10, 2018 If you go to Maui, Haleakala is a 1.5 hour or 10,000 ft. descent. Massive switch backs. Completely rad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted September 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: I have only been to Jackson, the Grand Tetons, and Yellowstone. Your ride makes me think I need to head back to Wyoming ASAP. Actually, returning to Wyoming is always on my "to do" list, but rides & pics like yours make me especially want to get back there. Was the ride organized or a club ride or one someone had spec'ed out before? It looks like not too many towns for refueling the bottles and grabbing a snack or quad espresso, so what were the logistics? And, if planning for next year, maybe give us a heads up before hand??? Tom It was a race. Part of the WY gravel series. It was pretty remote terrain. I think I saw my first car around mile 70. There were checkpoints at miles 20, 60, 90, 103. You had to sign in so they could keep track of everyone. Mile 60 had food. The others had water. I bought a snickers and some cashews at a bar in Atlantic City. The route used cue sheets which made it easy to navigate. I carried a cherry pie in my pocket and ate that at mile 110 before the big descent. The riding here is pretty amazing, but can be very remote. No towns to roll through. Lots of high desert. Snakes and antelope terrain. Next year's race will be the Sat after labor day. You still have time to sign up for this one. http://gravelpursuit.com/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltdskilz Posted September 10, 2018 Share #11 Posted September 10, 2018 You, Sir Dennis, are an Animal. You should never have to pay for your own cherry pie ever again. ? ? ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted September 10, 2018 These are the new powerbars. One for breakfast, one during the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted September 10, 2018 Share #13 Posted September 10, 2018 Are you still riding the Casseroll for these things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted September 10, 2018 32 minutes ago, donkpow said: Are you still riding the Casseroll for these things? I rode my Fargo. I found a crack in the rear wheel of my casseroll and it needs new gravel tires. I've riding it mainly on pavement these days and using the Fargo for bikepacking and gravel riding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted September 11, 2018 Share #15 Posted September 11, 2018 No way. No flippin' way could I ever do that. Congrats on the ride. And thanks for the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted September 11, 2018 I would argue, it's not as difficult as it appears. It's 80% mental. The other 20% is mental. To make the time cutoffs, you just have to average 10 mph. Not crazy fast. I was riding one of the heaviest bikes there. And least expensive. Nothing fancy. I load it up with everything. No drop bags, I carry everything I will need including a water filter. My theory is if shot goes sideways, figure it out. If your rear derailleur goes into your spokes, brake the chain and make a single speed to get your sorry ass home the last 75 miles. From the rules: WE WILL NOT COME GET YOU. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc2000 Posted September 11, 2018 Share #17 Posted September 11, 2018 One year we'll have to sign you up for LoToJa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted September 11, 2018 7 hours ago, jdc2000 said: One year we'll have to sign you up for LoToJa. I've never been interested, but who knows, maybe someday. Two of my friends finished 1,2 in their category. Under 9 hours for 200 miles. Not bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted September 11, 2018 Share #19 Posted September 11, 2018 21 hours ago, dennis said: I bought a snickers and some cashews at a bar in Atlantic City. Good heavens, that was an epic ride! I once rode the boardwalk in Atlantic City. At which casino did you buy the snickers and cashews? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share #20 Posted September 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: Good heavens, that was an epic ride! I once rode the boardwalk in Atlantic City. At which casino did you buy the snickers and cashews? Miner's Grubsteak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 12, 2018 Share #21 Posted September 12, 2018 9 hours ago, dennis said: Two of my friends finished 1,2 in their category. Under 9 hours for 200 miles. On gravel? I've never ridden on gravel, but that's more than 22 mph. I can do that on the road, for maybe a half mile, but not 200 miles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc2000 Posted September 12, 2018 Share #22 Posted September 12, 2018 LoToJa is on pavement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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