Here are the results, the classes were just divided up into Men & Women. The + mileage riders times were based on their average speed over 99 miles with their total ride mileage in the next column
Monday, June 15, 2020
2020 WDB Pandemic Edition
Well at least the weather was good to us! I think we all missed the camaraderie and support of our fellow gravel grinders out there, hope we can get back to it as a group start next year. Thanks to everyone who came out for the ride and congratulations to everyone for finishing the ride!
Thursday, June 11, 2020
2020 Cue Sheets - GPS - Final Details
The course cue sheets and GPS route links posted below.
Course updates:
The Henderson Single track has been removed.
The gravel in LeSeuer County is freshly graded and pretty soft.
Trail section behind Carver is mostly dry as of yesterday, maybe 30 ft of rideable mud.
Chaska Starters please start and stop Strava at Veteran's Park
LeSueur Starters please start and stop Strava by The Jolly Green Giant
Chaska: Veterans Park's 619 Creek Rd. Chaska, MN (formerly Schimelfenig Park)
LeSueur: The Jolly Green Giant Peck St. & Main St. LeSueur, MN
The cue sheets have the mileage set for the Chaska start. If you are starting from LeSueur and want to use the cue sheets there are notes on them for the start and continuation out of Chaska.
A 75 mile GPS route has been added as well however you the ride from Henderson to/and around LeSueur which maybe the best part of the route.
Time will be based on moving time. This means if you stop for food, traffic, beer, etc. your result won't be effected. This is to keep the event more laid back and safe.
If your Strava setting are set to private please change them before riding the event you we can see your ride data.
!!!PLEASE REMEMBER SOCIAL DISTANCING AND BE AWARE OF OTHERS COMFORT ZONES!!!
Links:
Chaska Cue Sheets
Chaska Start GPX
Chaska Start TCX
Chaska Strava Route
LeSeuer Start GPX
LeSeuer Start TCX
LeSeuer Strava Route
Chaska 75mile GPX
Chaska 75mile TCX
Chaska 75 Strava Route
Saturday, June 6, 2020
2020 Route and Event Plan
The Westside Dirty Benjamin felt irrelevant the past couple weeks as we go through the tragedy of the George Floyd murder. I hope everyone has been getting through these difficult times, are safe, and able to support your family & community.
We still are planning on having a ride next weekend, here is the plan:
The route is similar to the 2017/2018 versions that runs from Chaska to LeSueur is just shy of 100 miles. The GPS and Cue sheet files will be posted by Wednesday night, along with more course details. Link to google map is here
-The timing for the event will run through the Strava app.
-The ride may be completed anytime Friday 6/12, Saturday 6/13, or Sunday 6/14
-If you are interested in riding in a group consider starting on the hour 7am, 8am, 9am etc. If you wish to avoid riding in a group consider starting between quarter after - quarter to the hour.
-No registration in required for this event.
***PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF EVERYONE'S SOCIAL DISTANCE. NOT EVERYONE MAYBE AS COMFORTABLE AS YOU ARE***
The start locations are:
Veteran's Park - 619 Creek Rd. Chaska, MN 55318
The Jolly Green Giant Peck St. & Main St. Le Sueur, MN 56058
Timing and Strava fine details:
-The times will be based on moving time.
-There will be a +/- 1 minute time variance that will result in a tie.
-If you have an alias on your Strava account and would like your result posted as your name please send an email to westsidedirtybenjamin@gmail.com
-If you end up riding to the event or add extra miles add a + sign to your ride name, We'd like to give props to those ride a bunch of extra miles (otherwise known as the Royal Benjamin)
-If you don't want to run Strava and want your name on the results page please send an email with a photo of your cycle computer or timing device. Strava is needed to be enter into the the top 20.
Link to map of route:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/drive?state=%7B%22ids%22%3A%5B%221njjFPQL13LcfB-HGLB15Pm08fkSe0NIK%22%5D%2C%22action%22%3A%22open%22%2C%22userId%22%3A%22114385605428067284752%22%7D&usp=sharing
Friday, April 24, 2020
2020 Update
Here's the Update! As of today, Westside Dirty Benjamin is still planning on a ride this year. Dependent on the guidelines from the CDC and the Governor, at the time of the ride, things may change or be cancelled. Of course, the biggest concern is the health and safety of each rider. With that in mind, the idea is to have a cool, adventurous, gravel course planned that people can safely (from a social distance) enjoy. And, if you wish to have your time entered for the 2020 results, then we will put that together.
The tentative plan is as follows...
- 2 or 3 start locations (Carver, LeSueur, and possibly Henderson)
- The ride may be started at any time on Friday (6/12), Saturday (6/13), or Sunday (6/14)
- Event timing will require the Strava app. and will be based on 3 to 5 segments, plus overall ride time.
As we know more about safety guidelines we will keep you updated with changes, and or, cancellations. Course details and timing guidelines will be posted around the end of May.
Thanks everyone for your support and understanding in these crazy times! Stay safe and well!
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Version 11
Sorry for the crickets around here. We are stoked to announce that The Dirty Benjamin will be back in 2020 on Saturday, June 13th with the start location around the Chaska/Carver area. We will be doing some exploring this spring so be prepared for an awesome ride!
All riders on our current roster do not need to re-register for this year's event. Registration for new riders will be open on May 1st. There will not be a rider limit. Typically the event draws between 100-175 riders depending on the weather.
Stay tuned for more details.
All riders on our current roster do not need to re-register for this year's event. Registration for new riders will be open on May 1st. There will not be a rider limit. Typically the event draws between 100-175 riders depending on the weather.
Stay tuned for more details.
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