Great River Gravel Ride: The Resurrection

Once again, I had a great time at the GRGR. Fun route and awesome people, really can't go wrong! Thanks Craig and Rob for setting it all up.

i think its called mt hosmer, scenic overlooks and a little veterans memorial type thing. go up the main drag past the bars and turn at the sign

Well the xt is already at the mechanic the center pin for the shifter must have been half broke before the trip and just let loose the rest of the way pretty easy fix thanks again to craig and everybody that set the ride up

Sorry I jinxed you with the comment on your XT

Adventure complete! All cleaned up and ready to do it again! Awesome breakfast this am

Fantastic ride, great roads, great weather, great people.

Thanks to all for setting up the GRGR 2013.






Oh yeah! 2 wheels!

Wish I could have made this. Looks like a good time was had by all. I as at the Madison BMW club rally vending all weekend. Still had a good time but would have rather been riding. Hope to see you next time out. 2HE

I'm glad you all had fun. Craig did a great job on the route. It was nice to see some familiar faces and meet some new friends.

Next years GRGR is already in the planning stages. What do you guys think about a fall ride?

Oh yeah, to the guys who posted pictures, thanks. Anyone else?

It was already half broke before i left it just broke up the rest of the way. I wish id known what happened i would have kept going.

Gimme a date so I can put it on the calender! Late August/early Sept would be best for me. I'm going back to school for my Master's and it'd be awesome if we could go before school starts up again. Me and Mow-ree are planning to follow that track around then regardless of an official ride. But, if we could get a big group together, I'm all for it.


Thanks for the pics so far, and keep em coming!

I've been in Stark's many a time. Where else are you going to buy a boat, and outboard motor, a shotgun and a fifth of whiskey?

Hell yes

698 miles round trip, and there were some real good ones in there! Nice to see some good friends and meet some new ones. Thanks for setting this up guys!

I'd probably be in for a fall run depending on the dates.

I had a blast. I also learned a few things.

1. There are a LOT of cool "roads" in Iowa. I'm just 70 miles away from the campground and had never seen most of it. I'll certainly be back to see some more.

2. Stagnant river mud smells bad....real bad. River mud roasting on Honda exhaust smells even worse.

3. Stay hydrated! I didn't get my morning coffee. I didn't bring a Camelback. I didn't get a lot to drink during the ride. I did however, pay the price. The last 50 miles or so got much more difficult once my brain decided to take a break. Word to the wise: If you forget which way to move your shifter, it's time for some water.

I guess I should clarify. When I mentioned a fall ride I meant for next years GRGR. But keep your eyes peeled for a Jackson County ride that Craig has been talking about for later this year...

In the old days, you could have added a Honda to that list.

I'm thinking travel camper, too?

Looks like a great time. I rode an older GRGR track last year with two others and we had a blast (but no shirts or stickers so count yourselves lucky ). I wish I could have made it this year but a fall ride next year sounds great and I will keep an eye out for a Jackson County ride (where ever that is).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_County,_Iowa