Cone-Azalia gravel road ride this weekend for anyone interested

[CHRIS MOLNAR]

This is a forwarded message from Harvey Elliot. Good guy, nice ride. Just FYI.

We're planning to do an informal Cone-Azalia this Saturday (6/10/2017).  This is a dirt road ride, but one that you should be able to do on a road bike, mountain bike, or whatever bike you've got.  The 52 mile course is relatively tame, the 98 mile course has a few spots with big holes and some of that infamous golf ball sized gravel from years past.  We've laid out the routes so that both do the same route to start with, but there's a second loop for those that would like to go longer.  Route maps are below.  

Details 

Both rides will start and finish at Original Gravity Brewery (440 County Street, Milan, MI) at 10:00 AM.  Parking is available in downtown Milan, or at Wilson Park (147 Wabash Street, Milan, MI).  Restrooms are available at Wilson Park, Morning Owl Coffee, or Milan Coffee Works.  This is first and foremost a ride, but we're providing a growler to the first man and woman back to the Brewery (each distance).  We're planning for water stops at 30 miles, 52 miles, and 82 miles - but you should come prepared.  Make sure you have a spare tube (or two), CO2 and/or pump for your tires. 

Timing 

This is not a race, but we'll be doing electronic timing with bibs and RFID chips.  You can pick up a bib starting anytime after 8:30AM day-of.  Bib pickup and start/finish will be at Original Gravity.  There is no entry fee for this event - it is 100% free!  

Volunteers 

We're still looking for a SAG wagon driver.  Email harvey....@gmail.com if you'd like to volunteer.  

Strava routes are available for download here:
52 Mile - https://www.strava.com/routes/9047434
98 Mile - https://www.strava.com/routes/9055591

Chris Molnar
cdmo...@gmail.com