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YO! Just lettin' ya know that this event occurred in the past. So don't go planning your day around this one.

WHEN

Wed Oct 03 2018 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

WHERE

North Access to Sycamore Trail Gravel Lot
Johnston, IA

WHO

Kyle's Bikes

Recap/Results

First Kyle's Bikes Wednesday Night MTB Ride of the season didn't go so well. Sun, 85° temps, and 20+ mph winds during the day dried out the trail. And just as we were gathering, a small but strong cell dumped rain and flashed lightning.

Description

Mountain Biking

Distance - About 8 or 9 miles

SHOP RIDE UPDATE (2:55 p.m.): Our first mountain bike night ride of the season is still up in the air. We have a volunteer heading down there later this afternoon to see if the winds have dried the trail out enough. We will be able to post a go/no-go decision by 5:00. Watch this space…


UPDATE (4:59 p.m.): Our wheels-on-the-ground man says that, with the exception of a single spot, the trail is dry. Grab your lights! We will see you in the Sycamore gravel lot at 7:30, and roll out at 7:45!

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Kyle loves mountain biking. And mountain biking is fun. So for the fall and winter, the Kyle's Bikes Wednesday Night Ride is a mountain bike ride on Sycamore Trail!


Meet us at the trail. The "north gravel lot" is off 66th Avenue, just west of the river and east of the Johnston Soccer Fields. If the gravel lot is full, you can park in the paved Neal Smith Trail lot on the east side of the river and ride the new protected bike/ped trail on the bridge.


Gather at 7:30 p.m. We will roll out at 7:45.


The pace will vary depending on who shows up. We may split into smaller groups if the group is large or there is a significant difference in paces. We vary the route a little each time, but regardless of route, we regroup at the following points:

  1. Double Track (by the gravel pit)
  2. Fish Camp (confluence of Beaver Creek and Des Moines River)
  3. Turnaround* (the paved Trestle to Trestle Trail)
  4. Fish Camp
  5. Double Track

*There is always an option for those who want to to take the paved trail down to South Syc. We can chat about it during the regroup. Due to time crunch for most on a weeknight, the main group heads back north.


If you've not ridden at Sycamore before and are concerned about getting lost, find Katherine, Kyer, or Kyle before the ride and let them know. We can find you a buddy. :-) We don't want to lose anyone!


BRING LIGHTS. Running into things is *not* fun.


We do not ride wet trails. Nor during blizzards. Watch our Facebook page carefully for updates. 


#kylesbikesfun


Route

Laps of Sycamore Trail. Varies slightly each time.

Venue

North Access to Sycamore Trail Gravel Lot

4640 NW 66th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
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Registration

Free! No registration. Just show up.

Contact

kyle@kylesbikes.com

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