raven hood - october 2021

Your bright mood will quickly darken as you enter the winding trails in the Ravenwoods. Remember to show proper respect and reverence as you enter the Court of Zane VI, the Court of Graystone XIII, the Court of Norshire the Shallow, the Court of Rochelle V, the Court of the two-headed Bellhurst, the Pristine Court of the Five and 2/3rds, the Court of Three or More Barnes and the Luster Court of many circles.  Perhaps the fair Jacqueline, Rochelle, and Chelsea will wave as you go by. Don't be fooled. They are not friendly. You may want to stop but do not. You'll traverse much of Nottingham, and Castlewood and even Canterbury. Take heed of the fowl that reside in the Ravenwoods. Not all Larks, Cardinals and Swallows are friendly, but they pale in comparison to the Raven.  Your quest will not be complete until you accomplish the task at Raven Island. For here, the guardian requires you to paint a portrait of yourself (or take a selfie) on the island to prove you were there and survived! I almost forgot, the Ravens never seem to attack those in their realm that wear something black.  It's up to you...

You must complete the 15 mile route in one ride in October of 2021 to earn this unique embroidered patch. Ride the route on your own or with a group. Take a selfie at Raven Island on Raven Court and then post the photo and your ride to social media using #RavenHood and #2frysbike hashtags.

We created the route to start in the parking lot at 1730 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO. You can start at any point on the route as long as you complete the route. If you make a wrong turn, just try to fix it. You can ride alone or with others. Be safe, wear a helmet, and have lights. 

The route in three popular formats: GPX, Komoot, or RideWithGPS