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2023 - What's Everyone Doing?
I'm hard at work training for another stupid trip to Emporia. I've got just under 60 days to finish my prep. I've got a lot of work to do! And a lot…
started by DerekJ_MI · last reply by DerekJ_MI Apr 5, 2023
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Who Rode Barry Roubaix?
I fought off a cold all week so when I looked at the weather report I decided last minute to bolo on the ride. Too cold and too windy and I wasn't…
started by DerekJ_MI · last reply by DerekJ_MI Apr 1, 2022
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Now that Iceman is over...
$200. Studded tires are your friend.
started by DerekJ_MI · last reply by Zerort Nov 17, 2021
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Unbound Gravel (Dirty Kanza), of those that went, what did you think?
Renegade wrote: The 25/50/Juniors starting on Friday instead of Saturday. Not sure how this impacted number of participants. Huh, I don't think I…
started by DerekJ_MI · last reply by reubenc Jun 16, 2021
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So who is going to Unbound Gravel (Dirty Kanza) this year?
I'm in for the 200. I'm not worried so much about the distance since I've done weekly 100+ mile gravel rides x 6 weeks with minimal food/drink along…
started by DerekJ_MI · last reply by DerekJ_MI May 13, 2021
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Iceman
I had a friend of mine did it yesterday in the snow (as it should be) - just hard to imagine as I just got done with a pretty warm ride myself.
started by DerekJ_MI · last reply by chas Nov 4, 2020
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Anyone not using their Barry Roubaix 100 miler spot? SEEKING TRANSFER
If anyone has a 100mile spot at Barry Roubaix, please email me at guyhturner@gmail.com . Happy to cover all costs and fees. Thank you!
started by RideChicago · last reply by RideChicago Jan 31, 2020
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Barry Roubaix - New Psycho Killer 100 route.
JBarney wrote: Thanks for the head's up. No " hike a bike" for me. 2 mangled ankles from a MX jump make walking not so fun. The 62m route is just…
started by DerekJ_MI · last reply by DerekJ_MI Oct 8, 2019
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Coast to Coast Recap
Glad you liked it. We have a huge amount of gravel (see "gravel maps"). I laugh that some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country are here and…
started by DerekJ_MI · last reply by Zurichman Jul 2, 2019
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Leelanau
Not enough to piece together a decent ride. Ended up bringing my road bike instead.
started by marathondan · last reply by marathondan May 30, 2019
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Tires for Barry
what did you end up using for tires? I did the 100 miler in just under 6 hours. Using kenda flintridge pro 40c tires. Made one mistake though, I had…
started by jazzymusicman · last reply by bcgravel Apr 18, 2019
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HAMR
It doesn't look like I will be able to make it... life has gotten in the way and cycling will have to take a back seat this summer. If anyone is…
started by JMosey · last reply by JMosey Apr 17, 2019
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BARRY ROUBAIX TRANSFER
LOOKING FOR A MENS 40+ OR MENS OPEN 62 MILE RACE ENTRY. WILL PAY ALL FEES! THANKS- 616-299-6867
started by Lupemartinez · last reply by Lupemartinez Mar 12, 2019
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MGRS Ultra Category
I have over 1k miles on Zwift so far this year, having trouble mustering any motivation. It absolutely saved me last year though. Not seeing the sun…
started by bcgravel · last reply by JMosey Feb 27, 2019
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DK-200
+/- 200 miles in one day is one thing, and a crazy thing at that, but the XL is a whole nother matter. I'm thinking that I'll likely settle back into…
started by DerekJ_MI · last reply by DerekJ_MI Feb 11, 2019
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It's the Middle of January and it's...
chas wrote: I find that by training in the winter in our velodrome, I'm primed for the spring races in Michigan. I've just never been able to do the…
started by DerekJ_MI · last reply by DerekJ_MI Jan 25, 2019
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Performance Bicycle shops....
thanks, on my way....
started by DerekJ_MI · last reply by chas Jan 25, 2019
1 replies179 views
3-day Route Suggestions
Did you find something? The easiest solution would be to just ride the C2C route as far west as you wanted to. Alternatively, there are some great…
started by Noonievut · last reply by chas Jan 3, 2019
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Favorite bikes for MGRS and other Mi gravel events?
Thanks for the feedback! I ended up going with a 2018 Warbird Rival from a local shop. I know the new version is very tempting but this carried a…
started by Caliper · last reply by chas Jan 3, 2019
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Lowell 50 - Fall Edition
That's a nice ride and congrats on the gravel series! You were way ahead of me... I'm not strong enough to hang with those lead packs yet but…
started by JMosey · last reply by JMosey Oct 30, 2018
2 replies126 views