Gravel Ride 10/6 8 AM. 38 miles (& 22 mile option). Starting at Celina Elementary School.
The October gravel ride will roll on Saturday Oct 6th at 8AM. Please be ready to sign-in and listen the speech by 7:45AM
Meeting Point : Celina Elementary School, 550 S Utah Dr, Celina, TX 75009
There are no formal rest stops (convenience stores), so please bring plenty of water to ensure you stay properly hydrated.
We will stay together but not in a tight formation like on regular roads. There will be frequent regroups at intersections. Approximate pace will be 12mph, which is a rough equivalent effort to 16-17mph on the road.
30 mile Route
38 mile Route
Both of these routes have a Control Point marking where a shortcut option for 22 miles.
Weather : Currently there is a reasonable chance of rain but thunder is not expected till afternoon. Please expect to get a bit dirtier than a road ride, but we have a route that avoids major mud patches. We will ride RAIN or SHINE, but if thunder forecasts change, we will make a parking lot decision.
GRAVEL Basics
Bring your Gravel/Cross/Mountain bike out and join the fun! For those who have never ridden gravel before but are curious here are a few tips:
* GRAVEL is more work than riding paved roads, you will eat more food and drink more water (yes even at 10 mph). For the best experience, it is recommended you regularly ride Tweeners or above for the most enjoyable experience
* GRAVEL is an Adventure - plan to get dirty, water a tree (there are no facilities on the route), and have a good time with your friends
* GRAVEL can be unpredictable - therefore when it comes to tires, the wider the better. I will be on my mountain bike but that is not required. HOWEVER, you don't want to be on 23 mm road tires!!!
* GRAVEL riders are self sufficient - be sure to bring everything you and your bike needs for a successful ride (food, water, spare tubes, pump, tire levers, etc.)