Once upon a time in the late 20th century, the folks at GT were on one. While there is no formal documentation as to what they were ON, it’s clear from the bikes coming out of their warehouses that it was something strong.
Out of all the great paint jobs, triple triangles, and slightly off-beat bikes they cranked out, there was one that stood out as a little bit extra...
Dragon Run always delivers a good day. Not truly a gravel ride, definitely not a road ride, the route is about a third gravel and two-thirds paved.
Winding through parts of the Dragon Run State Forest and King and Queen County, the entire route is frequented by very few motorists. With lots of shade on much of the route, it makes for a calm and cooler-than-expected ride regardless of the weather.
Would it even be February without the return of Monster Cross? Much like groundhog day, this has become a serious mid-winter staple.
While some of you that have been participating since it started over 10 years ago may feel like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day, rest assured, you are NOT going crazy.
This was the kind of ride where I have to look back at the map to retrace my steps to make sure I included it all.
With constant variation in the terrain, weather, and pace things were always a little hectic, in a good way.
The Marin Nicasio is the anti-entry level road bike. A chromoly frame and fork make for a much smoother ride than comparably priced aluminum frames. Clearance for a variety of tire sizes means the rider...
"As far as entry level “road” bikes go many of the options out there are pretty lacking. Harsh aluminum frames, poor clearance for larger tires, and rim brakes often make for a bike that really is only for pure road riding, yet at the same time hardly excels at it."
