Gravel Grinders
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Do you enjoy riding smooth crushed limestone or find the North Branch Trail's parallel dirt paths irresistible? Hardcore enough to tackle the Dirty Kanza 200 or Trans Iowa 300? All of the above? Somewhere in between? Then this group is for you!
Post and discuss anything related to riding crunchy or loose surfaces.
Members: 45
Latest Activity: Dec 23, 2019
Discussion Forum
Anyone training for the DK200? 8 Replies
Hi there - I'm new to the Chainlink and to Chicago. I got into the DK 200 this year. I've done the 100 the last two years. So I'm hoping to find some people in the area that might be training up for…Continue
Started by Stephen Leigh Garrett. Last reply by Gillian Forsyth Mar 15, 2018.
She's ready for prime time 2 Replies
This was taken while It was on the train, thoughContinue
Started by JustWill. Last reply by Yasmeen Apr 1, 2016.
Post pics of your gravel/all-road bike 14 Replies
My Macho Man Disc on a misty late November ride thru Middlefork Savanna last fall. …Continue
Started by Rich S. Last reply by Matt Apr 1, 2016.
So how rough are the routes Illinois organized gravel events? 4 Replies
Has anyone here done some of the Northwestern Illinois gravel rides like the grumpy Grind, Gravel metric etc. I'm curious how rough the terrain is actually with these rides. I have a couple bikes…Continue
Started by Matt. Last reply by Yasmeen Oct 7, 2015.
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Comment by kevin womac on October 19, 2016 at 5:19pm
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http://www.thechainlink.org/events/westside-rollercoaster-october-g...
Hey Folks, another in a monthly series of rides is coming up. This one with the promise of coffee at the start.
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Comment by Rich S on February 5, 2016 at 6:13pm
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Nice reading, thanks Serge!
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Comment by Serge Lubomudrov on February 4, 2016 at 9:57pm
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Something for you, guys ;)
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Ride to Palos to explore the mountain bike trails is posted on June 27.
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Best of luck and legs for those riding Almanzo this weekend!
My next race is the Gravel Metric in DeKalb so hopefully see some of y'all there
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Weather for Barry looks excellent. A small group of us will be hanging at the Bell's cafe in Kalamazoo after the race Saturday night if anyone else wants to join.
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Barry Roubaix Course Condition Report with some pics. They're reporting most of the course as dry with a few wet areas. With the upcoming weather it's looking like great conditions for Barry in a few weeks!
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Lots of smiling muddy faces!
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Comment by Kevin C Dormant on January 20, 2015 at 2:24pm
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Meanwhile in the Highlands of Scotland:
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-30877786
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