Mohican Trippple 7: Go Big or Go Gnome

This year's banner:

I had a goal for this year's Trippple, most elevation yet. Then a tornado hit the Mohican trail system and that didn't happen. 😢

God speed next year.

The 2022 Route:

2022 Elevation Profile:

2022 Route Curator:

The Start Line:

11 riders at the start line to embark on the 2022 Mohican Trippple!

The Single Track:

Local volunteers got the 5 mile loop open prior to the Trippple, but the scenery has changed so much. The trails canopy is just gone in some sections. Though John discovered, the uphill's weren't damaged at all.

That turn for the short loop.

The Gravel Route:

With the shortened MTB course, additional mileage was added to the gravel route. This resulted in a 59 mile gravel course, the longest ever used on the Trippple.

The course was very scenic, with a great view of the longest covered bridge in Ohio.

What's behind that bridge?

Here's the notable water stop in Glenmont.

What's after the water stop?

What's the next 10 miles like? Another 1,200 feet of climbing.

Every year I have a GD disaster moment at the Trippple. This year was no different. Descending beams road, I took a lay down at 23.2 mph. Right leg took some bruising, but was fine other than that leg cramping up later in the gravel ride.

I can't believe a rider had this much fun in the gravel. Also, thanks to Deb for taking so many great pics of the adventure!

The Road Route:

The 2022 road route was different. Only 40 miles this year. That 40 miles packed on the elevation.

The first 6 miles opened with 700 feet of climbing.

The last 7 miles is my favorite section of road riding in Ohio. Tanney hill out of Loudonville, the un-roll-able rollers to the park, park road descent, and park road climb. 7 miles of pure road cycling bliss.

How are these people still happy?

Ride Totals:

Same as the last two years, all kinds of people recorded different stats, but I'm writing this blog, so only my stats count.

• 6 miles MTB (Opossum + Fox trails)
• 59 miles gravel
• 41 miles road
• Distance: 106 miles
• Elevation: 10,482 feet
• Mohican Trippple - Go Big or Go Gnome
  

2022 Mohican Trippple Finishers:

For the first time since 2018, the finisher count has reduced from the prior year. 7 of the 11 starters finished.

• Nathan Eastlake - 2nd time rider, 2nd time finisher!
• Chris Holmes - 6th time rider, 5th time finisher!
• Allen Kraus - 3rd time rider, 2nd time finisher!
• Deb Lohr - 4th time rider, 3rd time finisher!
• Doug Metzger - Original bad idea ride expert, 7th time rider, 5th time finisher!
• Rodney Palmer - 5th time rider, 4th time finisher!
• Joshua Smith - 2nd time rider, 1st time finisher!

Finishers with the awards!

Another group of finishers...

Dat award 🔥

Historical List of the Trippple Finishers:

Future of the Trippple:

For 2023, we are going to try June again. June 24th, 2023, we roll. 7 sites are already booked for the weekend at Mohican Adventures near and including site #55.

A facebook event will be created soon. Memes will be created. Participate at your own risk.

As far as the routes are considered...