November 10th, 2024 at 10am
Gravel riding and Beer! we are combining two things we enjoy. So lets meet at Hand of Fate Brewing in Petersburg, IL at 10:00am for either a 30, 40 or 50+ mile gravel ride.
51: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37933735
40: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41358593
30: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41358603
And our friend Gene made a clean 38 mile version, the radio edit: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37850696
The Springfield Bicycle Club will set up a water/rest stop at a section that all routes go by, except the road route, but they go through a town that has a Casey's..
Stop is at 21 mile for 50 route, 18 mile for 40 and 14 mile for 30.
Or, here:
Few details:
Park around the square in Petersburg, but not directly in front of the Brewery, they open at 11.
Ride starts at 10am. Roll over to the front of the brewery for a photo and a singing of… nah, just a pic.
This route is not marked. Load the route, print them out or follow someone. There are no markings on the road.
On the pre-ride there were some really chunky sections, not quite as bad as 2023, especially the last section. 38mm at the smallest for tires, 40 or 42 would probably be better.
These are open roads, be respectful of traffic, although there usually isn’t much. Watch for cars, stay to the right, don’t be a jerk and wear a helmet. We don’t have much permission for this other than asking the brewery if we can hang out after. Be cool.
The first ‘gravel’ section going out we are not coming back in on, so keep that in mind.
There is plenty of parking around the square and on the streets close to the brewery, please do not park in front of the brewery so their regulars have access. You work out, you can walk a block after. There are some gas stations and even a Casey’s close for bathrooms.
There is a rest stop this year, but no sag support. Carry all you need to change a flat or whatever else you need.
Also, it’s supposed to be a ride, but… finish is the stop ahead coming back into town.
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