We've got the mud all figured out. After all the storms and rain, we found an acceptable route and heard no complaints about it being shorter than 40 miles, but more around 20-25. Some of the mud & rocks ate a few bikes, but hopefully they will recover. Hey, we even had a garden hose hooked up for everyone to rinse off with that good Florence 99.96% spring water!
Pulled pork sandwiches, chips, cole slaw & everyone's favorite beans awaited the riders at Grandview Park, along with cake for dessert.
It doesn't get any better than this, having Mother Nature allow us a break in the rain so we could have a good ride, even though a bunch of our friends hoping to ride the Tour this year were kept away by the storm warnings and uncertainty. We want to make it up to them next year and get back to the 40 miles of those Flint Hills we all love! Like I said, stay tuned!
Florence Biker Blog
This is a meeting place for all people interested in the Tour de Florence mountain bike ride in Florence, Kansas, 40 & 25 miles rides into the Flint Hills in the Spring. We welcome all comments and inquiries, and will post updates and information here.
Top 2 photos are this year, 2007, the rest are from past rides.
