Tornado Alley 110 2010 Edition
Yesterday Jason Shelfer and I completed our third TA110 bike ride. While I am not at all worthy of the full 110 mile route, I always feel a sense of accomplishment from doing the 77 mile course. It’s littered with hills and the hot, humid July weather ensures for a miserable experience. ...
Read MoreTour de Lakes
This morning I completed my first bike riding event of 2010. It was the Tour de Lakes in Lee’s Summit, MO – a ride that I have never participated in before. The Tour de Lakes was different than other rides I have done in that it was almost entirely through developed areas. But...
Read MoreRuby Jack Trail
For quite a while I’ve been meaning to try out the Ruby Jack trail, especially considering there is a trail head just up the road from my house. The Ruby Jack trail is another rail-trail project, similar to the Frisco or Katy trail. It’s still under construction but as I understand it,...
Read MoreCarl Junction Bike Trail
Since it was nice out last night I decided to check out the new bike trail in Carl Junction. It’s called the Thoms Station Trail and I became aware of it when Grant and I discovered the bridge while kayaking. As I understand it, when the Ruby Jack trail is complete it will connect to the...
Read MoreAfter Work Route
Sometimes after work when the weather is nice I like to go for a bike ride. Lately my route of choice is to ride up old 66 through carterville and webb city, and then jump on the Frisco trail and ride it to the south end…which ironically is at North Street. It’s about 20 miles and...
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