Dirty Dover Gravel Grinder (D2G2) 4/23/2016

This year's D2G2 will be held on April 23rd

Time:  8:00 AM
Distance:  86 miles
Location:  Kent, CT (at the four corners intersection, where Route 341 crosses Route 7)
Pace:  11 - 13 mph (be ready for some monster climbs)

This is a self supported ride that includes over half the route on gravel roads. Cyclocross bikes with fatter tires are recommended  There are a couple of places to stop along the way to fill up bottles and get some food.  Rides are not sponsored by myself, any person or organization.  Ride at your own risk and ensure that you have the necessary tools and supplies to get yourself out of most predicaments associated with this type of activity.  You are welcome to ride with the group or at your own pace.   Other riders are not responsible or liable for any injury or accident incurred by you on group rides.  Always wear a helmet, follow traffic laws, and have lights when appropriate.


Parking at Kent Town Hall; from the center of Kent, take Rt 7 North, cross RR tracks, then make quick right into Kent Greens Shopping Village, and turn right to park at the Town Hall, a brick building at end of driveway.



Route details:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12720178

For more information, please email: gravlerandonneurs@gmail.com

You can read about some past D2G2 rides on Cyclesnack.com

D2G2: The Dirty Dover Gravel Grinder, Wassaic Edition

The Wassaic Edition of the Dirty Dover Gravel Grinder (D2G2) route is a 100+ mile that traverses some of the best dirt roads Dutchess County, NY has to offer, and rides most of the original Dirty Dover Gravel Grinder roads in reverse.  To make this route an American Century it first goes to Skiff Mountain and climbs up Lambert Road, which is seasonally maintained and doesn't appear as a through road on most maps.  The signature climb on Skiff Mountain is North Kent Road No. 1.

Once you are back in NY, after 30 miles of riding I strongly suggest you stop at the Amenia Cumberland Farms to fuel back up before hitting Cascade Road, which is 3 mile climb with a 700 elevation change.  The Hammond Hill climb is another notable climb which starts in Millbrook and you ascend 1000 feet over 10 miles.  The back side is a super fast descent with a sharp curve in it and it's highly recommended to take it slow.

After you return to Dover Plains, stop in at Renny's to fuel back up before hitting Butts Hollow.  There you will find an initial wall of a 13% grade and then mostly 5% and 8% grades till you get to the top.  The backside of Tower Road is yet another ascent that has to be reckoned with.  The Dark Hollow climb is not as tough as the other two but it's certainly challenging since you have already ridden almost 100 miles.

Please ride safely, wear a helmet, and ride at your own risk!