Everybody Loves Raymond, the Growler
Last Saturday, I tackled the Everybody Loves Raymond: The Growler route, a 60-mile gravel ride with 6,000 feet of climbing in Raymond, California.
Only Ray Romano serving up the tacos at the end the ride in Raymond, CA, could have made this ride better.
The weather was perfect. The route featured rolling hills, mostly gravel with a few asphalt sections. Challenging 12 precent grades and long 3-mile climbs tested my limits, while fast descents and a few chunky technical sections kept things interesting. The event was well-organized with friendly rest stops serving up shots of whisky or pickle juice.
An unforgettable experience! (Perhaps next year, we’ll tackle the 90-mile Kegger).
