From Amos Brumble: Greasy Joes, COVID Edition Vol.2 Saturday May 22, 2021 - 8am to 9am start from exit 6A (of Rte 95) Park and Ride. Same deal as the fall version, different color leaves. GPS only, same route as the fall version but new and refreshed from 2019 if you skipped it in 2020. For the sum of 0.00 USD you’ll get water, whiskey (mile 29) and my phone number....and some cheap beer, if you’re nice. Invite anyone and everyone, as long as you’re sure they won’t sue me. Note: Fashionable Orange is Required! The Loop - https://www.strava.com/routes/2823379676514105596 And for those that want to race it and think they could become KOM or QOM of the Greasy, have at it but you will SUfFer!! more than the rest.: https://www.strava.com/segments/28250677?oq=Keep+it+Greasy My recommendations for riding it It took me around 4 hours to complete the loop last year. Prepare for at least that amount of time on the bike with many riders taking around 5-6 hours when riding at a more sensible pace. Navigation-I use my Garmin 1030 Plus to navigate the loop. I load the ride onto the Garmin and then follow the prompts. This is challenging but the only way to get around the loop and also you can tell the Garmin to navigate you back to the start should you get tired out there. Save $100 if you pick up one from the shop. Adjust your ride by planning ahead- If you are not up for the full loopt than consider an alternative start location to shorten the loop as a good option. Don't get sucked into the "all or nothing" mindset. Do what you are capable of, have fun and think about how you would like to improve for next time. Equipment I used was my "standard" gravel set up which is the Niner MCR with 42mm wide tires and fairly low gearing. I wouldn't consider the loop to be extremely hilly but there are a few hard ones in there but a lot of the ride is "draggy" meaning the surface is soft. Route description-typical local "gravel" meaning anything from pavement to you wish you had a mountain bike. You will have to walk sections of this ride! Food wise I carried 3 bottles with me to drink and a bunch(like maybe 8) GU gels. Based on the information I have the ride requires about 2500 calories to complete so make sure to get breakfast in too. Pacing-this should be steady and start slow to make sure you complete the ride without being exhausted.