This will be the official OSCC end-of-gravel-season ride! The Farmer’s Almanac calls for wind, rain, mud, large puddles and potholes in mid October in Grey county.\u00a0 Embrace our Fall weather and wrap up the gravel season with this challenging ride.<\/p>\n
The start and finish is from the Boot and Blade Restaurant<\/strong>, 1135 2nd Ave East, Owen Sound, N4K 1T8.\u00a0 When signing up for the ride, please note in the ‘group’ column if you will (Y) or will not (N) be staying for a bite to eat after the ride.<\/p>\n There will be NO organized groups. All riders MUST download the route on a device OR carry a paper map of the route (these will be provided) AND ride with a cell phone.<\/strong><\/p>\n There will be a ‘sweep’ (i.e. a rider that will follow the last rider).\u00a0 The seep will carry a cell phone and a first aid kit. Otherwise, there will be NO marshals, direction markers or aid stations.<\/p>\n Riders at the front may push the pace as they wish to add to the challenge but please obey all road signs.\u00a0 All roads remain open to vehicles and pedestrians.<\/strong><\/p>\n This 78 km (419 m climbing) counterclockwise tour of Sarawak and Keppel townships includes a steep and walk-only descent<\/strong> at the north end of the Gordon Sutherland parkway down to East Linton SR.\u00a0 The climb to Skinner’s Bluff on the Colpoy’s Range Road is also quite sketchy and will probably require it to be hiked rather than ridden. Kudos to you if you can safely climb this section! Other challenging, but ride-able, segments are the middle section of the Sarawak Keppel Townline, Colpoy’s Range Road and SR 15.\u00a0 Prepare for variable surfaces, potholes, loose gravel, large stones and large puddles in these segments.<\/p>\n The only award (TBD) will be given to the rider with the Muddiest Selfie.\u00a0 For this reason, wearing an all white kit may be to your advantage :).<\/p>\n I am hoping this will become a yearly end of gravel season ride.\u00a0 Hope you can make it!<\/p>\n Brian O’Doherty<\/p>\n Sign up\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n