Originally Posted by
Chrome Molly
Took the new gravel bike on its first trip west of the Mississippi, mainly road and path riding today. Stopped to take in Minnehaha Falls in Gomangoville. Also took a shot of the lock and dam while I was in that neighborhood. Only issue was that the one path by the river was still more skiable than rideable, so back up the steep hill I went to another path.
42 miles in all. Also, it was a test ride for a longer stem (the one pictured will be replaced with a polished aluminum one, but it was the right length so good for verifying before ordering). The Clement tires really don't do badly on road either. Some ice along other paths, but it's all slowly melting away.
Is that second thumbnail a picture of Fort Snelling? It is a fun climb up the hill from the lower trail up to the fort. Do that a few times staying planted in the saddle and you get a good workout.