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A few GG5 thoughts.

3/14/2017

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I feel like I've been a little silent about this years Grumpy Grind so far.  But at the same time, I'm not sure there is a whole lot to say that the website doesn't cover.  But with 5 1/2 weeks left until ride time, I'll start posting a little more frequently about small items that people new to this ride might want to know.  

Last weekend was chilly, but I did get out for a couple of rides on sections of this years course.  This led me to find a few roads I didn't anticipate, leading me to tweak the course (yet again).  This caused the mileage for this years ride to shorten down to 81 miles, but that is fine with me.  I'm not trying to break any distance records.  And the roads I did find made it worth the changes.

I've received a few postcard entries stating they were seeking redemption from last years ride.  The 2016 Grumpy Grind did have a some challenging roads, but the weather become unseasonably warm and people unexpectedly fatigued from heat.  This years ride will have a nice flow to it in terms of open roads and tight roads, long stretches of gravel, and patches broken up with pavement.  For those who have ridden the previous  four Grumpy Grinds, you'll probably experience a few familiar roads, but also be pleased to know there will be some new roads on this years route too.  

In the next couple of weeks I'll be putting up more frequent postings.  I'll cover topics like camping the night before, reading cue cards, checkpoints, etc.  So check in every now and again to see what is posted.  For now, keep the postcard entries coming so I know how to plan accordingly.  And get training, it's a long ride for those who come unprepared.

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    Mark Johnson

    Rider of bikes, teacher of art, husband of a beautiful wife, and father of two awesome boys.

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