Low traffic along the gravel route.
Significant elevation for the plains!
That gravel route was a hell of a lot harder than expected!
Windy and sun exposed.
Deep dirt and sand in places which slowed the pace considerably.
Do this ride if you are feeling good (and it would seriously help if it is a cloudy day with very little wind).
Miles accumulated on a gravel route are very different than the road. We should have allowed for more time than usual and planned a few less miles. (We originally planned for 65 miles…)
Parking was free and easy at the Greenland Open Space Trailhead Parking lot.
Laura & Rose
Laura Karpinski and Rose Barcklow are the creators of Gravel Bike Adventures. Click on the About page to learn more about them.
