Flatland Randonneur
@gnugie.bsky.social
"New Guy". Indianapolis RBA. Part time Wandrer. From North Central Indiana. The flat part.
Another 100k in the books (P-25). My friend and I went with the tailwind and got picked up today. Managed 71ish miles.
A slight detour led to some wicked cool pics today!
A slight detour led to some wicked cool pics today!
November 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Another 100k in the books (P-25). My friend and I went with the tailwind and got picked up today. Managed 71ish miles.
A slight detour led to some wicked cool pics today!
A slight detour led to some wicked cool pics today!
Rode my November 200k permanent (R-13!) with my local Rando group today. 4 riders, we had to start late for reasons, started from an unusual spot, and some moron forgot his Garmin, so I had to do non-GPS proof of passage.
So I took a lot of photos of the controls today.
So I took a lot of photos of the controls today.
November 3, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Rode my November 200k permanent (R-13!) with my local Rando group today. 4 riders, we had to start late for reasons, started from an unusual spot, and some moron forgot his Garmin, so I had to do non-GPS proof of passage.
So I took a lot of photos of the controls today.
So I took a lot of photos of the controls today.
On the trip today. Rural school(?) in Cicero township, Tipton county, Indiana
October 30, 2025 at 12:53 AM
On the trip today. Rural school(?) in Cicero township, Tipton county, Indiana
Photos from the season closing 100k road ride.
The Carbondale tavern was a pleasant surprise in a remote part of the route. And one unnamed rider who had skipped breakfast insisted rather strongly that we stay for lunch.
Lots of Midwest Randonneurs came in for the party. I love our community.
The Carbondale tavern was a pleasant surprise in a remote part of the route. And one unnamed rider who had skipped breakfast insisted rather strongly that we stay for lunch.
Lots of Midwest Randonneurs came in for the party. I love our community.
October 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Photos from the season closing 100k road ride.
The Carbondale tavern was a pleasant surprise in a remote part of the route. And one unnamed rider who had skipped breakfast insisted rather strongly that we stay for lunch.
Lots of Midwest Randonneurs came in for the party. I love our community.
The Carbondale tavern was a pleasant surprise in a remote part of the route. And one unnamed rider who had skipped breakfast insisted rather strongly that we stay for lunch.
Lots of Midwest Randonneurs came in for the party. I love our community.
Random stop mid ride.
Apple Cider Slushie
Apple Cider Slushie
October 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Random stop mid ride.
Apple Cider Slushie
Apple Cider Slushie
Some pictures from today's gravel 100k pre-ride.
It's gonna be an awesome ride tomorrow. I will be joining the 100k non-gravel ride.
It's gonna be an awesome ride tomorrow. I will be joining the 100k non-gravel ride.
October 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Some pictures from today's gravel 100k pre-ride.
It's gonna be an awesome ride tomorrow. I will be joining the 100k non-gravel ride.
It's gonna be an awesome ride tomorrow. I will be joining the 100k non-gravel ride.
Choose your haunt this Saturday!
Are you tackling the Devil’s Dozen Road 100k (13 cemeteries!) or the Haunted Hills Graveyard Grind (45% gravel and 8 cemeteries)?
Both spooktacular routes start at a civilized 12:30 PM EST.
Are you tackling the Devil’s Dozen Road 100k (13 cemeteries!) or the Haunted Hills Graveyard Grind (45% gravel and 8 cemeteries)?
Both spooktacular routes start at a civilized 12:30 PM EST.
October 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Choose your haunt this Saturday!
Are you tackling the Devil’s Dozen Road 100k (13 cemeteries!) or the Haunted Hills Graveyard Grind (45% gravel and 8 cemeteries)?
Both spooktacular routes start at a civilized 12:30 PM EST.
Are you tackling the Devil’s Dozen Road 100k (13 cemeteries!) or the Haunted Hills Graveyard Grind (45% gravel and 8 cemeteries)?
Both spooktacular routes start at a civilized 12:30 PM EST.
Photos from today's Dart Populaire (120k, 8hrs) which also served as my 3rd stop for #coffeeneuring. It was a double espresso.
The ride is my P-24, 2 full years of a 100-200km ride each month.
The ride was characterized by the excessive number of flats (4 tubes burned) and the massive downpours.
The ride is my P-24, 2 full years of a 100-200km ride each month.
The ride was characterized by the excessive number of flats (4 tubes burned) and the massive downpours.
October 20, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Photos from today's Dart Populaire (120k, 8hrs) which also served as my 3rd stop for #coffeeneuring. It was a double espresso.
The ride is my P-24, 2 full years of a 100-200km ride each month.
The ride was characterized by the excessive number of flats (4 tubes burned) and the massive downpours.
The ride is my P-24, 2 full years of a 100-200km ride each month.
The ride was characterized by the excessive number of flats (4 tubes burned) and the massive downpours.
Quick little spin today through my rural backyard. Only place I could find with coffee was this little gas station. Anyway, enjoyed my drink in the parking lot with a couple of cookies. #2
#coffeeneuring
#coffeeneuring
October 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Quick little spin today through my rural backyard. Only place I could find with coffee was this little gas station. Anyway, enjoyed my drink in the parking lot with a couple of cookies. #2
#coffeeneuring
#coffeeneuring
Crane Cruise today in NW Indiana. Sand Cranes, a cool bridge, and a cup of coffee. That counts for #coffeeneuring, right?
October 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Crane Cruise today in NW Indiana. Sand Cranes, a cool bridge, and a cup of coffee. That counts for #coffeeneuring, right?
Got credit for my October 200k, so, yeah, now I have my very first R-12! Every month!
Managed to pull it off without heading to warmer climes in the winter. Did manage a 100k entirely below freezing and had to navigate nasty snowdrifts a couple of times.
Stock picture until I get my own medal.
Managed to pull it off without heading to warmer climes in the winter. Did manage a 100k entirely below freezing and had to navigate nasty snowdrifts a couple of times.
Stock picture until I get my own medal.
October 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Got credit for my October 200k, so, yeah, now I have my very first R-12! Every month!
Managed to pull it off without heading to warmer climes in the winter. Did manage a 100k entirely below freezing and had to navigate nasty snowdrifts a couple of times.
Stock picture until I get my own medal.
Managed to pull it off without heading to warmer climes in the winter. Did manage a 100k entirely below freezing and had to navigate nasty snowdrifts a couple of times.
Stock picture until I get my own medal.
Mid ride snack last weekend.
October 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Mid ride snack last weekend.
Pre-rode a new 200k to discover that the map providers are at least several months if not a year behind on new trail construction.
Anyway, this should be my R-12 when the ride happens next week!
12 straight consecutive months in a row of a 200km+ RUSA approved ride
Anyway, this should be my R-12 when the ride happens next week!
12 straight consecutive months in a row of a 200km+ RUSA approved ride
September 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Pre-rode a new 200k to discover that the map providers are at least several months if not a year behind on new trail construction.
Anyway, this should be my R-12 when the ride happens next week!
12 straight consecutive months in a row of a 200km+ RUSA approved ride
Anyway, this should be my R-12 when the ride happens next week!
12 straight consecutive months in a row of a 200km+ RUSA approved ride
Short little casual ride today. I believe there's a gnat farm nearby.
September 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Short little casual ride today. I believe there's a gnat farm nearby.
"Borrowed" photos from this morning's 200k.
A skill set I've yet to master is pulling my phone out when I'm wearing a jacket while riding. I need a cheaper camera.
A skill set I've yet to master is pulling my phone out when I'm wearing a jacket while riding. I need a cheaper camera.
September 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
"Borrowed" photos from this morning's 200k.
A skill set I've yet to master is pulling my phone out when I'm wearing a jacket while riding. I need a cheaper camera.
A skill set I've yet to master is pulling my phone out when I'm wearing a jacket while riding. I need a cheaper camera.
My favorite bridge. Adams Mill Bridge.
Snapped on the 200k perm today (#4997). That's my R-11. One more to go!
Snapped on the 200k perm today (#4997). That's my R-11. One more to go!
September 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
My favorite bridge. Adams Mill Bridge.
Snapped on the 200k perm today (#4997). That's my R-11. One more to go!
Snapped on the 200k perm today (#4997). That's my R-11. One more to go!
Throwback to my 2024 season opener.
I'm the one on the left.
I'm the one on the left.
September 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Throwback to my 2024 season opener.
I'm the one on the left.
I'm the one on the left.
Got unexpectedly free and saw 5 riders on the 600k route! Everyone was in great spirits despite the wet roads!
Also got to chat with the Ride Leader, one Phil Fox out of Chicago. Great ride, great route!
Also got to chat with the Ride Leader, one Phil Fox out of Chicago. Great ride, great route!
September 13, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Got unexpectedly free and saw 5 riders on the 600k route! Everyone was in great spirits despite the wet roads!
Also got to chat with the Ride Leader, one Phil Fox out of Chicago. Great ride, great route!
Also got to chat with the Ride Leader, one Phil Fox out of Chicago. Great ride, great route!
The Chicago-Indy leg of the 600k has started!
Monument Circle awaits!
Monument Circle awaits!
September 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The Chicago-Indy leg of the 600k has started!
Monument Circle awaits!
Monument Circle awaits!
Last weekend's 150k was the last ride needed for my Rouleur award this year.
September 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Last weekend's 150k was the last ride needed for my Rouleur award this year.
Scene from today's 150k:
September 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Scene from today's 150k:
Exploration ride today. And at 10.4 feet climbing per mile, it exceeded all of my trainer rides this year!
I grew up near a Homestead road and went to a Homestead high school, for context. This road is unrelated.
I grew up near a Homestead road and went to a Homestead high school, for context. This road is unrelated.
August 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Exploration ride today. And at 10.4 feet climbing per mile, it exceeded all of my trainer rides this year!
I grew up near a Homestead road and went to a Homestead high school, for context. This road is unrelated.
I grew up near a Homestead road and went to a Homestead high school, for context. This road is unrelated.
Pictures from last weekend's Century ride. I was helping, not riding.
I put a substantial dent in the Snickerdoodles anyway.
I put a substantial dent in the Snickerdoodles anyway.
August 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Pictures from last weekend's Century ride. I was helping, not riding.
I put a substantial dent in the Snickerdoodles anyway.
I put a substantial dent in the Snickerdoodles anyway.
Pics from the way too hot 125k today.
I didn't melt, but that would've likely been more pleasant.
I didn't melt, but that would've likely been more pleasant.
August 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Pics from the way too hot 125k today.
I didn't melt, but that would've likely been more pleasant.
I didn't melt, but that would've likely been more pleasant.
R-10 in the books with a quick flat 200k on a nice day. No pics of the route, just of the pizza that caused us to miss the 9 hour mark by 5 minutes.
August 2, 2025 at 9:49 PM
R-10 in the books with a quick flat 200k on a nice day. No pics of the route, just of the pizza that caused us to miss the 9 hour mark by 5 minutes.