EP. 5: Dairy Roubaix Gravel Recap: Free Espresso, Rotisserie Chicken SAG, and Surviving Wind + Hills

In episode five of Average Age Groupers, Holly, Laura, and Maggie recap weekend gravel riding amid wild Wisconsin spring weather and apologize for episode four’s technical issues. Holly describes tackling the Dairy Roubaix gravel event while recovering from a concussion after a car accident, pivoting from the planned 111-mile route to the 70-mile option due to cold, intense wind, fear on technical descents, navigation problems, and under-fueling; she still finishes about 72 miles with roughly 6,600 feet of climbing, with Laura and Claire cheering and SAGing—famously including a rotisserie chicken stop—plus free espresso in Viroqua. They discuss practical gravel safety tips like descending technique, helmet replacement after crashes, and carrying essentials like tape, first aid, and reliable navigation/communication. Maggie shares her own 67-mile Northern Virginia gravel ride, a friend’s crash, and lessons on preparedness for Unbound.00:00 Welcome and Weather Whiplash00:48 Meet the Hosts and Episode Notes01:24 Dairy Roubaix Setup and Concussion Plan03:10 Storms Ruin the Travel Plan04:45 Race Morning Cold and Layering Up07:03 Navigation Fails and Rocky Start09:12 Brutal Climbs and Sketchy Descents11:18 First Checkpoint and Route Negotiations16:38 Coffee Shop Reset in Viroqua21:53 Wind Gusts and Surprise Singletrack26:33 Sag Stop Rotisserie Chicken Fuel28:45 Confidence Boost Then Headwind Again30:08 Terrifying Gravel Descent31:57 Practical Descending Tips35:40 Wind Tunnel Valley Grind36:59 Bathroom Break and Cramps39:03 Blurry Vision and No Stop40:34 Walking the Steep Climbs43:03 Pavement Headwind and Wrong Turn44:31 Wind and Wheel Setup Lessons46:27 Finish Line and Gravel Vibes49:12 Nutrition Debrief and Hydration Pack53:35 Recovery and Unbound Prep55:02 Maggie Gravel Ride Recap59:18 Crash Aftermath and Safety Gear01:03:10 Wrap Up and Call to ActionListen to the Pod here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/average-age-groupers/id1889949099https://open.spotify.com/show/2LJ6G7l1oIRZUIa3lo7NFphttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYFKP1OYAMiMR1Ve36fOAwhttps://www.instagram.com/averageagegroupers/