A-Team Bike Ride!

Jun 26 Sat 1:00 PM
Location

3222 County Home Road
Marion, IA 52302

How to find us
"I have a hawt pink bike and I'll be wearing bike shorts. No lie!"

Attendance
 5  people attended.
5.00 5.004 (4 ratings)

Who organized?
Rob S. and Scott S

This my second try at the route I wanted to do last year, but got rained out. I don't have weather info for the weekend of the 26th yet, but I'm going to try for this date and move it around if necessary.

My route starts at the County Home Road trailhead, follows the trail down through Robins/Hiawatha, and goes to Papa Juan's restaurant (which has a bike rack!) There, we'll get some food and refreshments, then head back. Using the nearest roads in Google Maps, it looks like a 5 mile ride each way. This route avoids most of the traffic intersections I hate.

The Country Home Road trailhead is located about midway between Quass Road and Troy Road, and you'll see a small power distribution center across the street from the parking lot. Click on the picture for a better idea of what to look for.

Hope to see a bunch of you there! smile If you have any questions about the location(s), any suggestions, etc, please contact Rob or myself.

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  • Rob S.
    Rob S.

    That was a lot of fun. I think I had enough of a base tan that my sunscreen sweating off wasn't a big deal, as I'm fine.

    Posted Jun 27, 2010 11:06 AM
  • Tyler
    Tyler

    I agree w/ the sunscreen. I am sautéed very much so on the arms

    Posted Jun 27, 2010 9:13 AM
  • Slave to Fuzzbutt
    Slave to Fuzzbutt

    After seeing the aftermath, I'd warn people to re-apply sunscreen on future rides. It looks like I sweated mine off partway.

    Posted Jun 26, 2010 11:18 PM
  • kmortis
    kmortis

    It was a good time. Inspired me toride the trail through Center Point.

    Posted Jun 26, 2010 11:06 PM
  • Slave to Fuzzbutt
    Slave to Fuzzbutt

    Sweaty! But the company was good.

    Posted Jun 26, 2010 9:11 PM
  • Reggie Grassfield
    Reggie Grassfield

    So, how was the trip today? I'll be joining in the fun next time!

    Posted Jun 26, 2010 6:41 PM
  • Scott S
    Scott S

    Yeah, about 30 min each way. It's a nice easy ride to start with, and we'll do longer ones later in the season. This isn't just for the Ragbrai/TOMRV/Rockies crowd!

    Posted Jun 16, 2010 10:08 AM
  • Leo
    Leo

    That's a really short distance! :P

    Posted Jun 16, 2010 9:03 AM
  • Rob S.
    Rob S.

    Also, I'll be bringing some tools so anyone who needs tires inflated, brakes adjusted, etc. can come early and get them worked on.

    Posted Jun 14, 2010 2:44 PM
  • Rob S.
    Rob S.

    Google maps now has the Cedar Valley Nature Trail in the database, so we can get a direct measurement. It's about 4.5 miles one-way from County Home Rd. to Papa Juan's.

    http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=...

    Posted Jun 14, 2010 2:44 PM

Who attended?

  • 5 attendees
    • Executive Director of Coolness Without Doing Much
       I had a lot of fun, and the short ride was nice on a hot, humid day. 
    • Idiot Drunken Ex-Fratboy
       Had a great time -- considering the heat and humidity today, the short ride was perfect. And we had great service at Papa Juan's! 
    • generic member
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