The Glen Rose Run went on today in perfect weather. 7 of us started the day at 8:05 ...yes we were late, two of us had to use the bathroom...
But in less than 2 miles we were at the first water crossing...Yes I dropped the bike about half way across...the guinea pig...man that crossing was slick.
We hit about 4 more on that segment of the ride but none as challenging as the first.
Hico for a pit stop for gas, and off to more water crossings.
I will say that the day had four water crossings that were challenging..and it was fun. The other 4 or 5 or 6 were just puddles compared to those four...however....we did have one that had less than an inch of water running across a concrete slab...when I crossed it the back end broke loose....i tried to warn the riders behind me...but it was too late...one of us took a hard fall...OUCH..
The day ran on and there was a lot of nice scenic views...The roads were country gravel and practically no dirt. The water crossings really made the ride fun and challenging.
We had one bike break...rather it lost a bolt...and no it wasnt a KLR...
Cletus decided to nurse his Moto Guzi back home instead of continue the ride.
The last part of the ride was really kind of boring with the same gravel roads..so we decided to cut it short at the option point. So we finished the ride about 2:30 with about 137 miles on the clicker...I think that was right.
I would give this route about 4 out of 5 stars based on the water crossings. A good short day ride with challenges...
I will upload photos when I get them processed small enough to post. The videos I will get uploaded to YOUTUBE and post the links.
Another one in the books... Guys post your review of the ride here...Thank you all for joining me on the ride. I look forward to your company on the next "run"
Chris
But in less than 2 miles we were at the first water crossing...Yes I dropped the bike about half way across...the guinea pig...man that crossing was slick.
We hit about 4 more on that segment of the ride but none as challenging as the first.
Hico for a pit stop for gas, and off to more water crossings.
I will say that the day had four water crossings that were challenging..and it was fun. The other 4 or 5 or 6 were just puddles compared to those four...however....we did have one that had less than an inch of water running across a concrete slab...when I crossed it the back end broke loose....i tried to warn the riders behind me...but it was too late...one of us took a hard fall...OUCH..
The day ran on and there was a lot of nice scenic views...The roads were country gravel and practically no dirt. The water crossings really made the ride fun and challenging.
We had one bike break...rather it lost a bolt...and no it wasnt a KLR...
Cletus decided to nurse his Moto Guzi back home instead of continue the ride.
The last part of the ride was really kind of boring with the same gravel roads..so we decided to cut it short at the option point. So we finished the ride about 2:30 with about 137 miles on the clicker...I think that was right.
I would give this route about 4 out of 5 stars based on the water crossings. A good short day ride with challenges...
I will upload photos when I get them processed small enough to post. The videos I will get uploaded to YOUTUBE and post the links.
Another one in the books... Guys post your review of the ride here...Thank you all for joining me on the ride. I look forward to your company on the next "run"
Chris