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An Afternoon Well Spent
I spent the afternoon on my Orbea Oiz M20 mountain bike. We had fun as I indulged the boy within me.
Kevin g River Bottoms Video https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3027ac20_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4c9d2ee5_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ea8684eb_b.jpg Minnesota River by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4dc55498_b.jpg Ted and Lisa at the Nine Mile Creek Crossing by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Autumn Gravel
My gravel bike finally got the nod this afternoon. It's been somewhat neglected the past few months in favor of my road bike and my MTB. It was nice to be on it again. There are still some trees displaying autumn colors. A brisk wind made for a cool ride in my usual summer kit with a light upper base layer. Still, an awesome day to be out riding.
Autumn Gravel Video Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...698c93a1_b.jpg Sophie by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3bc51aff_b.jpg Autumn Gravel by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7a2905f6_b.jpg Autumn Gravel by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
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What an Awesome Day to Ride!
I spent the afternoon on my mountain bike, taking in some of the last warmish weather of the year here in the Minneapolis area. I made a slight detour on my way to the Minnesota River bottoms trails and make a jaunt through Lebanon Mountain Bike Park in Eagan. It was an awesome day to be on a bike! 🥂
Video from my ride Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...834c91cc_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ffe76a4b_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...495743e2_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7fb4a9f0_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Just had a fun weekend of riding with pals around Leakey, Vanderpool, Utopia area in Texas.
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The Church of the Winding Path
I spent part of this morning and afternoon riding the trails along the Minnesota River bottoms south of Minneapolis, Mn. It's such a meditative place for me to ride. No worries of the world follow me there. I love how that works.
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My Shadow and Me
Three weeks into November and we're still enjoying temps warm enough to allow me to wear shorts on my rides here in the Minneapolis area. I'll take it!
My Shadow and Me Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...df8f2a39_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f11defea_b.jpg Minnesota River by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
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River Bottoms Saturday!
I rode with some friends along the Minnesota River trails this morning in temps hovering around freezing. It was a beautiful morning to be out. We have lots of snowbirds here who winter in warmer climes but I enjoy the change of seasons. Snow and sustained temps can't be too far off. I'm looking forward to riding these same trails on my fatty when that happens.
The River Bottoms with Jason and Tyler Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...69fa88aa_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms, Mendota Trailhead by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Snow Day!
Where was this snow for Global Fat Bike Day last Saturday!? We finally received more than a dusting of snow here in the Minneapolis area today. The temperature was between 12 - 15ºf (-11 - -9ºc). I scrapped my other plans and loaded my fat bike onto my car and headed for the Minnesota River bottoms for a romp in the snow. You cannot do this kind of riding and not feel like a kid again. This works really well with my goal of never growing up!
Snow Day! Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d5a8b7ff_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...eb512d26_b.jpg The Minnesota River by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3119f13c_b.jpg Snow and Prairie Grass by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
River Bottoms - Be Careful! (Crash content)
I've been sidelined from outdoor riding for the past month while I slowly recover from a nasty rib injury after falling on our icy driveway (not bike-related). Yesterday's weather was much too nice for me to ride inside any longer (23ºf / -5ºc) so I loaded up my fat bike and headed for the river bottoms. The trails were silky smooth and riding great on my 4" studded Dillingers with 4 psi (.27 bars) front and rear. I managed to crash about 15 minutes into my ride when I caught my left pedal on a large branch that was protruding through the snow on a lightly used section of the trail. Of course, I had to include it in the video below, minus the string of expletives that involuntarily came out of my mouth!
River Bottoms - Be Careful! Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9f4811a0_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms under I-35W by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Nicely done! including the crash. Glad you weren't hurt of course. Strangely mesmerizing to watch this, the music makes it. Perhaps its a mix of empathy and my dark sense of humor that a laugh burst out of me when you fell (having endo'ed four times myself in 2021).
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here's a playlist from my channel it should inspire the New England/North East riders in us and mystify, and intrigue the outsider-rider VOMAR 2019 Vermont Overland Maple Ride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfeN...g-IlMd3HiqXzEU |
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A Return
I've been restricting my riding to my indoor trainer for the past 7 weeks after a fall that resulted in injured ribs. It was nice to make my way back to the trails again yesterday and to feel the sun on my face.
A Return Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...257ebca5_b.jpg Swing Bridge Along the Minnesota River by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bc6cc63f_b.jpg The Minnesota River by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...97e43b70_b.jpg The Minnesota River by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Who Let the Dogs Out!?
It was a sublime day yesterday to be a cyclist in the Minneapolis area.
Spring has Sprung! Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0bacfab9_b.jpg Sophia by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2dbf668d_b.jpg Farwell Ave Gravel Rd by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...52f8b649_b.jpg I-35W Accompanying Me by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Let's Ride Bikes! In the Wind!
Some of us are dragging out our winter gear to get some gravel miles in here in the Minneapolis area as spring weather continues to be mostly a no-show. These are a few snippets from yesterday afternoon's ride with some of the guys from Cannon Valley Velo Club in Northfield, MN. A good time and a good workout!
Windy Ride Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6a31c5d4_b.jpg Climbing out of Chub Lake by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Minnesota River Bottoms
The Minnesota River is mostly within its banks but the waters are still receding some and for the most part, the trails are in fine shape. It's so nice to be on my mountain bike again. I needed that.
Come on along and let me show you! Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...71e85c11_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...389a2978_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...49cea6bb_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5bd77bf7_b.jpg Barge on the Minnesota River by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d28f797b_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
More Wind but also some Beautiful Gravel!
I ventured out last Saturday to do this ride but turned back after almost being blown off my bike a couple of times in gusts of nearly 40 mph (64 kph). Yesterday's wind wasn't quite as strong but it was punishing nonetheless. Still, it was nice to be out riding on some beautiful gravel roads while taking in a scenic backdrop of rolling hills, farm fields ready for planting, and prairie grass along the way. Come on along and let me show you!
Kevin g https://youtu.be/I-Kdv4PD96M https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c25747b9_b.jpg Trondhjem Norwegian Lutheran Church by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b89ba874_b.jpg Beautiful Gravel by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4c6b1203_b.jpg Cows by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Tuesday Night Gravel, aka TNG
We have a Tuesday Night Gravel ride, affectionately known as TNG, out of Northfield, MN that has been growing in popularity. Last night's turnout was in excess of 30 riders (plus 2 deer that momentarily joined us). A very fun time indeed!
Kevin g TNG Video https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f17e2151_b.jpg TNG by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...18417fbe_b.jpg TNG by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
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Our Tuesday Night Gravel ride has become a thing! We've had 30+ riders turnout the past two weeks. That's quite a lot. We stopped at Chapel Brewing in Dundas to top off our reserves before finishing the final few miles to Northfield. Lots of fun!
https://youtu.be/C72uP2srwNI Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...006c29ca_b.jpg TNG by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...57c52ef3_b.jpg TNG by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4f5099f6_b.jpg TNG - Farmer's Trail by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
The Inaugural Heywood 110 Gravel Ride
I spent yesterday participating in the inaugural Heywood 110 gravel ride out of Northfield, Mn. The ride is held on some of the most scenic gravel roads in the region with a good amount of climbing. A brisk wind made for some tough finishing miles but only added to the experience. Such fun!
Kevin g https://youtu.be/0uB1GNW8EnA https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5a80516d_b.jpg The Heywood 110 Gravel Ride by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d947b17a_b.jpg The Heywood 110 Gravel Ride by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...84ec1cc2_b.jpg The Heywood 110 Gravel Ride by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...90654708_b.jpg The Heywood 110 Gravel Ride by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Jordan Loop and More
To date, light winds have been in short supply this spring and early summer in Minnesota. Yesterday was a welcomed exception.
https://youtu.be/VHch-fDD7GU Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bf6a8628_b.jpg Snapping Turtle by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...334eaac3_b.jpg Serene Scene by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
No Particular Place to Be
I went out yesterday in search of gravel roads I've not yet ridden. My Wandrer app makes this very easy to do by highlighting in red on my Garmin's map view any roads I've yet to ride. I found nearly 20 miles (32 km) worth of new-to-me gravel roads. My quest to find more continues!
No Particular Place to Be Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...851c8377_b.jpg Gravel Riding by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a028b647_b.jpg Making Hay by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
River Bottoms, Long Overdue!
I messed up. I was supposed to ride with some friends on Friday morning on our gravel bikes from Northfield to Wanamingo but when I went to bed last night, I thought it was still Wednesday! I missed the ride. That's the suckiest thing about retirement—forgetting what day of the week it is. 🤷🏽*♂️
I opted to jump on my mountain bike instead and head for the river bottoms. It was a long overdue trip to the river trails! Kevin g Come on along! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c6300193_b.jpg Nine Mile Creek Kayaker by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2272c567_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...67e931eb_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4c17d62e_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Tuesday Night Gravel!
Our Tuesday Night Gravel rides are always a good time and a good workout! A bonus during last night's ride: one of our forum members here had seen my videos and came out and joined us for the ride. How cool is that!? Nice to meet you, Carl!
TNG! (video link) Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...712f05fa_b.jpg TNG! by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9d9d0701_b.jpg TNG! by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3180a5b6_b.jpg Chapel Brewing in Dundas, MN by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
River Bottoms Romp!
The river bottoms were my happy place on Wednesday afternoon.
River Bottoms Romp! (video link) Kevin g https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6494a14b_b.jpg Minnesota River by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4b35821f_b.jpg Minnesota River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
Tour de SAVE and Then Some!
I got an early start last Saturday to meet some friends to ride Tour de SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education), an annual event to raise funds for suicide awareness and prevention. This video is a collection of snippets from our ride.
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Tuesday Night Gravel!
Here is some video from last night's Tuesday Night Gravel ride with the Cannon Valley Velo Club out of Northfield, Mn. Lots of dust and lots of fun!
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Here's some video from last night's Tuesday Night Gravel ride with the Cannon Valley Velo Club in Northfield, Mn. A beautiful night and a sizeable group made for lots-o-fun! Details of the ride can be found in the video's description where there's a link to our ride on Strava.
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Tuesday Night Gravel on a Beautiful Night
Here's some video from last night's Tuesday Night Gravel ride with the Cannon Valley Velo Club in Northfield, Mn. A beautiful night and a sizeable group made for lots-o-fun! Details of the ride can be found in the video's description where there's a link to our ride on Strava.
Kevin g https://youtu.be/BwZdbcENCow https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5f33eac0_b.jpg Tuesday Night Gravel by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
There's a New Feature at the River Bottoms!
A large crevasse has opened up in the last two weeks along the south side of the river a little less than a mile east of Cedar Ave. For some, I suppose it will make for a nice feature, while it lasts.
Kevin g See my ride video here https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0d95d75b_b.jpg A Large Crevasse has Developed by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...401d31eb_b.jpg River Bottoms by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9ddb2e13_b.jpg I-494 Overpass by Kevin Gilmore, on Flickr |
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