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This is a loop that exits, then re enters Kings Canyon National Park (through a "seekrit" entrance) :)
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We're Havin' a Heatwave!
More than a week ago we went from unseasonably cool temps to stifling heat and humidity in the span of about a day, and yes, I'm complaining — but mostly because there's no end in sight. Still, it was nice to be out riding.
We're Havin' a Heatwave Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...820d2c28_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ddc6583f_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Loop to Jordan
I'm still in a fair amount of pain (when making specific movements) from my Memorial Day OTB crash but I'm able to ride. Anything more than a regular breath still elicits a sharp pain in my ribs. The doctor thought I'd be fine to resume all of my activities after one week but I knew that was overly optimistic. My golf clubs remain idle for now. It's good to be riding again.
Loop to Jordan Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5056d930_b.jpg Lydia, MN by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...813ac9b2_b.jpg Pond in Jordan, MN by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Gimme Some Water, Cool, Cool Water!
It's been ridiculously hot here in the Midwest and much of the US the past two weeks. I typically like to ease into this sort of weather rather than how we went from unseasonably cool temps to unseasonably hot temps as we did. Still, it's nice to be out riding. This ride was a longish one at 128 miles (206 km) and for just about all of it, I had cottonmouth in a way I can't ever recall experiencing. I must've stopped at least a half dozen times at convenience stores along the way to try and quench my thirst. I suppose it didn't help that I forgot to bring along my salt tabs.
Gimme Some Water, Cool, Cool Water! Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0a4b6cb0_b.jpg Minnesota River Crossing in St Peter, MN by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...936763c8_b.jpg smh by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5271fbe3_b.jpg Ziplining by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
River Bottoms Loop from Home
I call this ride my River Bottoms Loop. It's 61 miles (98 km) of busy highways, fire roads, singletrack, and patches of deep sand that my 38 mm Gravel King tires are no match for. Tall grasses along the river trails this time of year are making for some obstructed sightlines in places. There were so few other riders and I'm not sure why. It was a beautiful Saturday.
River Bottoms Loop Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e37bc9a8_b.jpg Minnesota River at I-494 by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f8528547_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Making it up as I Go
After two years of gravel riding, I've been doing more road riding this year. It's been nice to be back on my road bike and enjoying some of the routes I've not ridden in a while. I was doing a fair amount of group riding before the pandemic and while I enjoyed that, there's something about solitary rides that works best for me. For this video, I used my GoPro's Timewarp feature more than I normally do so as to give viewers a better idea of the roads and countryside here in Minnesota. Safe travels! 🥂
Making it up as I Go Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ee1a0ccf_b.jpg Under Construction by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...dc7deea7_b.jpg Countryside by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Loop to Jordan
Today's ride was a 50-mile (80 km) mix of pavement and gravel. My road bike has been getting the nod lately over my gravel bike so it was nice to change it up and ride gravel again. There's a sereneness about gravel that is more difficult for me to find while riding pavement — lots less traffic.
Loop to Jordan Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1a9e8eef_b.jpg Gravel Riding by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Northern Iowa Sandy Gravel/B Roads from last weekend feat. Wind Turbine Construction
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Lakeville to St. Paul Loop
This 47 mile (76 km) loop into St. Paul has been a favorite of mine lately. It's just the right distance to get in a nice workout. Plus, it has a couple of climbs that I like. If there's a northerly wind, this is the ride I'll likely be doing.
Loop into St. Paul Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6758f038_b.jpg St. Paul by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5608cd0d_b.jpg Serotta Legend Ti ST by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Independence Day Ride
My gravel bike has been my go-to ride for the river bottoms lately but I kept it stabled yesterday and brought along my full suspension Orbea Oiz M20 instead. It gave me more of a fighting chance through some of the speed-sucking sandier sections along the north side of the river.
River Bottoms Ride Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...04c3cd13_b.jpg Minnesota River by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bd57e2a2_b.jpg Orbea Oiz M20 by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Wednesday Night Gravel!
Our usual Tuesday Night Gravel ride had to be moved to Wednesday night this week due to the weather and some much-needed rain. Conditions of the gravel and the weather last night were ideal — smooth and cool!
Wednesday Night Gravel Ride Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b19ed40d_b.jpg Wednesday Night Gravel by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...580ce93f_b.jpg Wednesday Night Gravel by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
TNG and Off the Back!
Here's some video from last night's Tuesday Night Gravel ride out of Northfield, MN, where I at times struggled to hang with the group. Lots-o-fun! 🥂
Tuesday Night Gravel Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c04ffa1c_b.jpg Tuesday Night Gravel by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...421a773a_b.jpg Tuesday Night Gravel by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Lakeville to Red Wing via Prescott
If there's an easterly wind and I'm looking for a longish ride, this is where you'll find me. Harry Chapin died 40 years ago this past week. This is maybe my favorite song of his. Listen closely.
Lakeville to Red Wing via Prescott Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e2e6ef8b_b.jpg Hastings, Mn, Mississippi River Crossing by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...94bfe12d_b.jpg Highway 35 in western Wisconsin by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...33bcc53d_b.jpg Hiawatha Pioneer Trail near Red Wing, Mn by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Your Riding Videos Go Here
A six gap 150 mile x 15,000ft dirt ride in Northern VT.
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TNG, Done Dirt Cheap
Our Tuesday Night Gravel ride out of Northfield, MN is such a fun ride with a good group of like-minded riders who don't mind pushing one another and being pushed. They're advertised as a social ride in the range of 15-17 mph (24-27 kph) but, depending on the group, we'll oftentimes exceed that — last night being one of those times. Lots of dust and lots of fun!
TNG, Done Dirt Cheap Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2e8fb32d_b.jpg Tuesday Night Gravel by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5fc29915_b.jpg Tuesday Night Gravel by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
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