Party Of Two, Your Gravel Is Ready

With most of the usual folks off racing in the CSG gravel race, the SMNDFBR was narrowed down to just Kevin and I. 

The plan was to head out to Sprague at a somewhat casual pace and then head back and swing by to watch the riders finishing the 100 mile gravel race. Despite the beautiful weather and the best laid plans, the hills were still as unforgiving as ever. 

Since most of the crew wasn't in attendance, we spilled a little of the ditch beer in their honor. I'm sure that where ever they were in the race, they got an extra boost at that very moment or at least that's my theory. 

Before we got to Sprague however, we took a little detour to check up on Randy's corner. Surprisingly the RG sticker is still there but it's looking a bit weather worn, the next time we are out that way we will have to remember to bring a new sticker with us and replace the old with a new. 

Eventually we did make it to Sprague and Traditions Pub, Saturday is Taco day if you ever happen to be out that way on a Saturday, you should stop in, pretty tasty for $1.25 tacos. 

After lunch it was time to head back and see how things were shaking out on the CSG gravel, it was a trip of strange things. Saw this Bobcat with a mowing attachment and a teenage boy laying in the middle of the road listening to music. Hadn't seen either before and not sure I want to see the latter again, we slowed down to make sure the kid was OK and he said he was, just decided to pick that spot to take a break. 

CSG this year started and ended at Backswing Brewery out on South St., Kevin and I got there in time to see all but Carlos and Karla finish and the crew did an amazing job racing. 

Sarah and Roy got the gold, Doug got silver and Joe got bronze in the Fat Bike category and Carlos got the silver in the single speed category. Great job all around. 

Next week we are starting a bit earlier than normal and leaving the shop at 7 am to ride out to Wilbur for the Czechfest and some tasty kolaches. Event page for this can be found here. This will be a self supported ride so if you're unsure you can make it out and back, please make sure you have a bail out plan.