GTDRI '17: Update

As of now.....this is the route!

GTDRI Update: 

Due to last weekend's recon, I had to revise the route. That was actually a good thing. Now, I may have to revise it again. I may find something this weekend that will cause further rerouting. I also may do a "B" route without dirt roads in case of wet weather, but I may just fly by the seat of my pants and not do that. If it rains, what the heck. We'll decide to do something else. Whatever that may be.....

Here are the salient points so far, including news on the reroute.

• The reroute actually forced me to clean up a couple of oddball things I had in the route and now it flows beter.
• I also got in three more miles of dirt road, but I likely lost at least one. Net gain- Two miles of dirt, including the low water crossing of Wolf Creek near Traer. 
• There should be a solid 25% of the mileage in dirt roads on this 102+ mile length route. 
• We will pass by Dysart, but I really do not want to have to stop there. It would add two miles- out and back- to get to the Dysart Casey's convenience store. 
• The first planned stop will be in Traer at about Mile 49. 
• The second planned stop will be at Mile 76 in Garwin, Iowa
• After Garwin there will be approximately 27 miles to finish up at the Broad Street Brewing Company in Reinbeck. 
• Start Time: 6:00am in front of Broad Street Brewing
• Finish time: Approximately 6:00pm. This will depend upon weather, the group, and winds. 
• Plan to meet rain or shine. If it rains we are going to wing it. The dirt roads won't be rideable. The route could be completely different. Be prepared for chaos and adventure if the weather goes pear shaped.The route could be 25 miles or a century if that happens. 
• Plot A Route gpx file will be available pending recon. 
• The ride has no fee, no swag, no prizes. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU!! 
• Be prepared to ride at least 50 miles with all food, water, and repair items you think you will need to be self supported. 
• NO SAG AVAILABLE! Plan accordingly
• Cell service WILL BE SKETCHY!
• There will be farm dogs and possibly wild animals. 
• There will be deep, fresh gravel, dirt, and maybe some sand. 
• We will cross highways and run alongside HWY 63 for a 1/2 mile total in two different places. 
• This ride will be primarily in Tama County with short forays in to Grundy County and Benton County. 
• YOU ARE INVITED.

Stay tuned......................