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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Friday Gravel

Yesterday's easterly wind was ideal for a gravel loop to the southeast—my favorite direction for gravel riding. I crossed paths with my friend Jason who is new to gravel riding and loving it! This...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Is it Still Winter?

I've been able to get out several times this week and enjoy the warm weather that's become the norm this winter. (Is it still winter?) The gravel roads in any direction out of Northfield Minnesota...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

April in February

It wasn't easy trying to figure out how to dress for yesterday's ride. The temp went from the upper 40s to the mid-60s (8 - 18c) while I was out there, and blustery! Feeling the sun on my face again...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Church!

I've been missing my rides. I saw the forecast for a light southeast wind and knew I had to do this 55 mile (mostly) gravel route today. The temp was hovering a shade above freezing the entire ride....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Shadow Play

My fall riding isn't complete without a loop to the river bottoms on my gravel bike. I was racing the sun and my shadow Saturday afternoon, arriving home a few minutes after sunset.

Kevin g
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

The River Bottoms on a Quiet Sunday Afternoon

I've been riding the River Bottoms trails for nearly 12 years. It's a near-magical place situated between suburbs of Minneapolis/St Paul and in the shadow of the MSP airport. I remember the first...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Autumn Ride

First off- is it just me or does this site take painfully long to load with its overabundance of ads? I would love to peruse more of the site but it's simply not worth the hassle.

This is a video...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

2023 St Paul Classic

I rode the St. Paul Classic with my daughter and two of her friends last Sunday. It's always a well-organized and fun event.

Kevin g

https://youtu.be/1YtFI3QWWOs?si=gs03cd8Wd0a9Jayb
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Last Night's Keyword was "Hydration"

Last night's keyword was "hydration". It's usually not one of my strengths but I did okay. The temp and the humidity were oppressive!

Kevin g

https://youtu.be/GLbks18IhFw?si=S4Lk3df1bps-hoKB
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

River Bottoms Romp

Due to spring flooding that lasted into the summer, this was my first river bottoms romp since sometime last winter. It was nice to be riding the familiar trails again. Some tall grass had me slowed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Making Moo Friends

Scenes from yesterday's ride of 57 miles / 92 km. A line of showers came through the night before leaving behind some dustless gravel, something we've not had much of this summer. It was a beautiful...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

The Mesabi Trail and Iron Range Roads

My wife and I made a trip north to Minnesota's Iron Range last weekend where I took some time to ride parts of the Mesabi Trail—something I've been itching to do. It was well worth the 4-hour drive...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

TNG and Dust!

Here is some video from last night's Tuesday Night Gravel ride with the Cannon Valley Velo Club out of Northfield, Mn. My bike needs a bath!

Kevin g

https://youtu.be/J-rM5priCmY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

TNG with a Stop at Keepsake Cidery

The gravel roads are bone dry and a little sketchy in places where fresh gravel has been laid down.

We had another fine turnout for our Tuesday Night Gravel (TNG) ride with the Cannon Valley Velo...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Yes. We slowed our roll some so we minimized the...

Yes. We slowed our roll some so we minimized the risk of startling them.

Kevin g
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Tuesday Night Gravel

A few snippets from last night's Tuesday Night Gravel ride rolling out of Northfield, Mn.

Kevin g

https://youtu.be/wtS3R68MTLc
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

A Dusty (at times) TNG

After the chilly spring we had here in the Minneapolis area, I'm kinda liking this heat—just a little. Here are a few snippets from tonight's Tuesday Night Gravel ride.

Kevin g
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

We started in the low 50s and finished at...

We started in the low 50s and finished at something near 70 I would guess. Not too hot or too cold - just right.

Kevin g
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

The Heywood Ride (55) 2023

The Heywood Ride for 2023 is in the books. Marty, Ben, and Michael, our hosts, couldn't have scripted better weather. Many thanks to them for putting on such a stellar event once again! The only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

It was a little close but the driver was tracking...

It was a little close but the driver was tracking a straight line and leaving me just enough road to work with. But you're right, there was a short moment where I considered other options.

Kevin g
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Thursday Afternoon Gravel Ride

I've been enjoying my gravel bike this spring which has been nice because I sort of neglected it last year in favor of more time spent on my road bike. I forgot how much I missed the solitude of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

We came prepared with lights! Kevin g

We came prepared with lights!

Kevin g
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-23, 11:14 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

A Windy and Cool TNG

Here are some snippets of video from our recent windy and cool Tuesday Night Gravel ride out of Northfield, Mn with the Cannon Valley Velo Club. We're experiencing upwards of 40 riders turning out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

TNG - Loop to Randolph via Burma Pass

Here are a few snippets from our well-attended Tuesday Night Gravel ride out of Northfield, Mn with the Cannon Valley Velo Club. The temps were a little on the cool side (again) but a beautiful night...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Breezy Friday

It's nice to have some milder temps to work with so I can be out on my gravel bike. I've been missing it. Here's some video from my ride on Friday afternoon.

Kevin g
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Excellent choice in music. That entire album is...

Excellent choice in music. That entire album is great!

Kevin g
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Ha! Or quicksand! Kevin g

Ha! Or quicksand!

Kevin g
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

I couldn't get my boot unclipped in time and went...

I couldn't get my boot unclipped in time and went down. More speed and I would've powered through it but we were riding at an easy pace. Actually, the roads were in really good shape for this time of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Area 57 Cafe Rendezvous

Here is some video from my ride yesterday from Northfield to Wanamingo, Mn for a rendezvous with some friends at Area 57 Cafe. It was such a beautiful winter-like spring day to be riding gravel. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

A Beautiful Sunday Afternoon

I got together with some friends yesterday afternoon ahead of the Super Bowl to burn off a few calories before sitting down to watch the game. It's been since last fall that I've done any road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 722
Views: 28,229
Posted By onekgguy

I actually prefer the retro look of rim brakes on...

I actually prefer the retro look of rim brakes on my state-of-the-art TIME ADH 01 frame.

Kevin g
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Thanks so much! It's kind of nice our weather has...

Thanks so much! It's kind of nice our weather has slowed the trees to hold onto most of the snowfall. Driving through our neighborhood is like something out of a postcard.

Kevin g
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Winter Wonderland!

After two days of snow totaling 20 inches (50 cm), I had to make my way to the river trails to take in the beauty. They didn't disappoint! We've got some fantastic people who groom the trails with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Not that I can recall. Yeah, you do want to pay...

Not that I can recall. Yeah, you do want to pay attention and not let yourself become distracted through those areas. I have heard of the very occasional mishap but it's seldom.

Kevin g
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Happy New Year, All!

Following my own personal tradition, I made my way to the river trails near the MSP airport for 25 miles (40 km) of snowy trail riding. Winter cycling in Minnesota doesn't get any better than this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

My sweet spot for winter riding is around 20ºf...

My sweet spot for winter riding is around 20ºf (6.5º). Another couple of degrees warmer than what it was yesterday and I would have had to head for the exits so as not to damage the snowpack on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-22, 12:32 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

River Bottoms Thursday

I've gotten a little too comfortable with my indoor trainer this winter—I'm using the Rouvy indoor platform and like it a lot. But I woke up yesterday to a fresh coating of snow overnight and decided...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

That's actually quite impressive! Kevin g

That's actually quite impressive!

Kevin g
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Oh, man! That's not something I would've thought...

Oh, man! That's not something I would've thought of. I remember the Estes Camroc (http://www.rcgrabbag.com/estes-camroc-1966/) from my childhood that could take a photo at its apex of the earth...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Thanks so much. I'm trying to mix it up a little...

Thanks so much. I'm trying to mix it up a little in the way I go about stitching my videos together. I have some ideas in mind for future videos but nothing that lent itself to this video. Hopefully,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-22, 03:53 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Monday Afternoon Along the River Trails

Here's some video from my ride yesterday along the Minnesota River trails located in the shadow of MSP airport. I found a mix of snow, mud, dirt, and ice. The perfect place for the boy in me to play....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-22, 10:20 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Chasing Shadows

As I say in the video's description, I don't often make an appearance in my videos, but in this one, I sort of do.

Kevin g

https://youtu.be/L2TaVLH3a9U
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

River Bottoms Loop with a Leb Kicker

I took advantage of some unseasonably warm temps yesterday to ride a loop from home to the river bottoms and back with a detour through Lebanon mountain bike park for a total of 41 miles (66 km)....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

2022 TNG Finale

Our last Tuesday Night Gravel ride of the year is in the books!

Kevin g

https://youtu.be/9Bi48dRMHEY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Fall colors are popping. I went out Sunday...

Fall colors are popping. I went out Sunday afternoon in search of some of that color and also, in search of some roads I've never ridden—and railroad tracks! 🤷🏽‍♂️

Kevin g
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Tuesday Night Gravel

With each passing week, we're losing about 14 minutes of sunlight, meaning our Tuesday Night Gravel rides will soon end for the year. They've been a good source of fellowship, fitness, and fun for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Saturday Gravel

My road bike has been getting the nod mostly this riding season. But not yesterday. I opted for 54 miles of quiet (with the exception of one chasing dog), and beautiful rural farm roads.

Kevin g
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-22, 07:32 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

Here's some video from last night's TNG ride....

Here's some video from last night's TNG ride. Always a fun time.

Kevin g

https://youtu.be/0Lk3H0lHWaQ
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

The River Bottoms has a New Feature

There's a large crevasse that's opened up along the river trails in the last two weeks. It appears that a large chunk of trail is about to be swallowed up by the Minnesota River. That's okay. We're a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 14,926
Posted By onekgguy

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...
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