4/21 Route - Dakato Cty to Sogn Valley

We're changing up the route so please note that the start location is NOT at Sibley Swale despite what I've said in a previous post. We're going to be starting at the Dakato Cty Tech College and then ride down to Sogn Valley. It's an 80 mile route with a stop at a gas station in Dennison around mile 48. Relative to previous Sogn Valley gravel grinders, this ride has less climbs. Once we cross the bridge into SV, it's mostly rollers with one short steep climb.

Date: 4/21
Start Time: 8AM
Start Location: East side of DCTC. Parking lot off of Audrey Ave.

Ride route is below. There will be a small change to the route as we head south out of DCTC but the map should give you an idea where we're heading.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/83133473

See ya there!

April 21st - 80+ Gravel Grinder Planned

Stay tuned for details on a pre-Almanzo ride. Paul is investigating a route heading out to Welch.

Start location is TBD.

Weather forecasters got it slightly wrong

45deg throughout the entire ride and a strong, cold wind from the...south! I guess we can't complain as it's still March, but sure was dreary and cold. Most of the dogs in the area were hunkered down in their dog houses, a few were out to greet us but didn't think we were worth the effort! Five of us (Koen the Belgium Missle, The Butcher, Paul, Evan and I) cranked out 55+ miles, good Almanzo training.

A note to anyone who's interested in joining future rides, the start is ALWAYS at Sibley Swale Park on the eastern side of Northfield. I point that out because I'm a computer idiot and my maps may not correctly reflect the start point!

Stay tuned for a longer gravel grinder we'll have to get in prior to Almanzo.

3/31 Gravel Route

Here's the route for SA. 58.5mi.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/79255794

Next Gravel Grinder - March 31st

Start time: 8AM
Mileage: 60+
Route: TBD

Stay tuned for details.

Sure was windy!

Great day as usual out on the gravel roads in Sogn Valley with Chad, Todd, Grant and Paul. Wind go pretty fierce as the ride went on and the route back into the wind was a slog. Couldn't ask for much better weather this time of year. Gravel hard packed for most of the ride with a few soft/wet/icy sections. Saw some good wildlife - deer running out of the woods and right across the road, a pack of deer running along side of us like they were running for their lives, and a few dogs. Total ride was 57 miles followed by some burgers, cajun saugages and beer. Thanks to eveyone who joined the ride!

Sogn Valley Gravel Opener this SA

We're starting a little later than normal at 10am.

Ride route (56miles)

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/73407490/?new_route=1

Start location in Northfield

http://northfield.patch.com/listings/sibley-swale-park

See ya there!