Angle back pockets make it easier to grab your food while riding. 3500 Udell Hills Rd, Wellston, MI 49689 This is a self-supported event. Bike dropping by @bradford_smith - photography by @souphorse of @echoscommunications - Visit the Gravel Cyclist YouTube channel for a tour of Speedvagen HQ, Portland, Oregon. They may NOT meet you out on the course, consistent with many similar endurance gravel races with a self-supported ethos. Rebecca Rusch, world champion mountain biker (and gravel road lover). 2325 Green Dr, Au Gres, MI 48703
1400 N. Spring St., Gladwin, MI 48624 The Sumter Forest Gravel Event brings us through the best gravel roads around. This allows riders to race/ride one, two, or all three days. Long gravel roads with no traffic, a half hour long climb, and riding along the Chattooga River greet you in our most demanding and scenic course. Options to find an event include Map View, Keyword Search, Event Start Date, or Scroll through the list.
The route is ~100 miles with 8,000' of elevation gain and is 80% dirt. The choice is yours! We couldn't do it without these great sponsors. See the Lodging page for suggestions. Extra Coast to Coast shirts and socks will be available for purchase online; pick up at the race. Awards: Saturday evening as podiums fill
The normal finish rate for the 210 is 85% but 2021 will forever be known for the incessant rain that left 58% of racers determined to get redemption in 2022! No cheering crowds along the way. 2325 Green Dr, Au Gres, MI 48703 Youll never forget the sunrise start on Lake Huron and the ecological + elevation bell curve journey westward through farmland, wetlands, pine barrens, rolling uplands and magestic forest and then back down, toward the amazing sunset over Lake Michigan. Ride or race all four events and be part of an exclusive VIP team. Our charity partner is the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the only global organization with a strategic research plan to end type 1 diabetes (T1D), a serious autoimmune disease that affects millions of children and adults.
Mailed to you separately, before the race. For any racers and support crew staying in the Au Gres area next Friday night, St. Mark church (4 miles north of our check-in/start HQ at Point Au Gres Marina). We will have limited quantities available at check-in and finish. IMHO, a perfect fit for my @colnagoworld @colnago_north_america original issue Master Olympic. Results (use Search function; not everyone is in alpha order). We have permission to use the private road during the event, but not for cyclists to use it all the time. Mile 60 No fancy finish. Consider using #micoasttocoast tag for photos, posts, and tweets on social media. Three options to ride or race on the most scenic and diverse gravel in Bend! Stick around and cheer on fellow riders who are finishing. Ride into the Sunset Award Cut-off, Stearns Park: 9:33 pm The stylish new jersey features a lightweight moisture wicking design. Fastest rider projection: 9:00 am This allows riders to race/ride one, two, or all three days. Both courses goes on a private road at mile 25/ mile 38. Checkpoint #1: Gladwin High School Thanks Epic Race Timing for tracking riders all across the state! Spaghetti dinner, St. Mark Parish. One of our favorite things is looking at the Strava Heatmaps before and after a Southeast Gravel event.
It tells the story of the Connected Communities Project aboard a gravel bike, some of which is filmed on sections of this years Lost and Found race course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5sP4eBES9M, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUZYuWfg7NA&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0. Its just you, your bike and a strip of dirt winding its way from one freshwater sea to another. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. We try to mark the course extremely well. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Prize money and overall winners jerseys will be given to the overall omnium winners. For both Clinton and Greenwood the heat maps were almost non-existent before our first event, now they are regularly traveled routes. Bike/helmet light recommended but optional at start, mandatory after CP 3. And you bond with your amazing support crew who are helping you achieve your goal.
Pt Au Gres Marina & Campground, 2325 S Green DR, Au Gres, MI 48703.
If you need more inspiration to come here, watch this short film, Lost on Purpose, created by gravel riders Yuri Hauswald and Kurt Gensheimer and film producer Chris Ruedy with Lost Sierra Productions. Your email address will not be published. So I didnt read far nuff yes they are having a gravel race. Except its not just you. Thought I could have a gravel race in LA. (2021: 150 of 316, 42%; 2019: 320 of 375, 85%; 2018: 199 of 238, 84%), 100: 149 of 176 (2021: 179 of 200, 90%; 2019: 139 of 152, 91%; 2018: 124 of 135, 92%), 213: 150 of 316, 42% (2019: 320 of 375, 85%; 2018: 199 of 238, 84%), 100: 179 of 200, 90% (2019: 139 of 152, 91%; 2018: 124 of 135, 92%), Spaghetti Dinner & Grab-n-Go Breakfast Foods, Read the Bicycling Magazine Article on the Inaugural Race, Spaghetti dinner with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad. If you are pre-riding the Race to Valhalla short course. Bike/helmet light mandatory after CP 3, Finish: Stearns Park, Ludington Provide a safe, fun, and challenging event, Score everyone and provide instant results, Make pictures available to share on social media, Ensure you want to compete in a future event, 2022 Southeast Gravel Series Standings Menu, 2021 Southeast Gravel Series Standings Menu.
They are stocked with water, drink mix, and snacks. Add to that great lodging rates and you have the perfect opportunity to enjoy Bend. Design to come. Final Race Announcements, Pt Au Gres Marina & Campground: 5:45 am Visit their website.
The Gravel Cyclist Event Calendar, powered by GravelCalendar.com Our Partner in events for the Gravelly Road Less Traveled! Finish your gravel ride right into a festival type atmosphere. Required fields are marked *. The Experience See the Lodging page for options, including St. Mark church ($5) if you just need floor space and a basic kitchen. @campagnolosrl Ekar 1x13 Speed, and a sneak peek of the latest review bike, the @obed.bikes GVR. RSVP below. #gravelcyclist #roadbike #colnago #colnagomaster #campagnolorecord #campagnolo. The temps will be cool to start and won't be too hot yet. Those are reflective so if you happen to go for a longer ride than you planned your jersey will help keep you visible to vehicles. Be part of the full celebration of Oregon's Gravel Greatness by entering the full series. In all likelihood, we would adjust start and finish times to dodge bad weather. Type 1 diabetes has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle, and there is nothing you can do to prevent it. and cue sheets. Weve teamed up with top Midwest endurance racer Matt Acker, who knows Michigans gravel roads and gravel racing better than anyone, to create a course you will be sure to love. Lets say theres unexpected severe weather and 50-100 bikers need to quickly be removed from a dangerous situation or the race has to be cancelled. The Cascade Gravel Grinder takes place on the historic land of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs. The Cascade Gravel Grinder takes place on the historic land of the. A full weekend of high sierra fun for riders and non-riders alike. Average temperature at the start: 57 degrees, Stearns Park Beach, 420 N Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, MI 49431, Touch Lake Michigan to finish your quest (optional, but a fun concept! Race organizers reserve the right to cancel the event in the case of extended severe weather or any emergency situation. Its a challenging roller coaster ride.
The Race to Valhalla will be held in conjunction with the Mother's Day Art Walk festival. 213-Milers Friday Night Spaghetti Dinner and Saturday Grab & Go Breakfast. Cut-off: 4:40 pm, Checkpoint #3 Big M Recreation Area Ride or race all four events and be part of an exclusive VIP team. Check-in (and Optional Friday Night Lodging) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Be sure to use the Scroll Bars to see more entries. 1 hour long. Copyright 2022 Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship. Log in, BFC 25th Anniversary Tech Tee - from Pedals & Petals, BFC 25th Anniversary Jersey - from Pedals & Petals, BFC 25th Anniversary Jersey & Tech Tee ($70/$40) - Direct from Shift Cycle Wear. And another helps you with a mechanical. 5:00-7:30 pm. Please thank them for their support and let them know you are a part of this event! The dots you see on the sleeve? Ludington Lodging (for Saturday night) This isnt a simple race. Two-Person Relay Set your eyes on the glorious sunset over Lake Michigan or ride into the night to get to the finish line on time. Prizes and scoring will be set up for each days ride. You know youre an older Masters rider when, Observations: Things You Give Up as a Gravel Cyclist, I Like Riding Dirt & Gravel Roads Because, I dont like riding Dirt & Gravel roads because. The Coast to Coast gravel grinder, presented by Salsa Cycles, will not be known for its gravel (actually more dirt than gravel), ironically, but for everything thats NOT gravel the forest roads, the two-tracks, the snowmobile trails, even a little gravel-friendly singletrack. Racers and riders from around the world will be invited to lose themselves and find this two-wheeled paradise. Bring the whole family, stay for the weekend, and enjoy all that Oconee County has to offer. North Country Subaru ~ Black Fly Challenge - The ONLY source for accurate race info!
What better way to make a full weekend in the most beautiful part of South Carolina than to enjoy the whole weekend outside. Climb from the scenic Lake Cherokee on a steep winding gravel road that can take the better part of a half hour to climb. Prizes and scoring will be set up for each days ride. Winding Stairs Rd come in the early stages of this course. The Cascade Gravel Grinder is an omnium formatted event.
The long course will have two rest areas and the short course has one. For fun, touch your rear bike tire to Lake Huron before the start and front tire to Lake Michigan after you finish. Facebook Group/Community But insulin is not a cure, and it does not prevent the possibility of serious complications such as kidney failure, blindness, and stroke. LEARN MORE HERE!. Course directions are via GPS tracking file (gpx/tcx on Garmin, Wahoo, Strava, etc.)
All three days of riding offer different scenery and challenges. 
It has sold out in the past so make sure to get on it.
A huge thanks to St. Mark Parish of Au Gres for hosting andcharity partner JDRF for helping organize this! High School To learn more and search to identify the Native Peoples of your area, please seenative-land.ca. ), Average temperature at the finish (sunset): 65 degrees. 2213 20 Mile Rd, Marion, MI 49665 Learn how your comment data is processed. Saturday, June 24 Cut-off: 11:40 am, Checkpoint #2: Marion Jr./Sr. Mile 178 Gripper sleeves keep the jersey in place and help you perfect those tan lines.
213-mile finishers will also receive a sticker, a Salsa top/stem cap, and pick from either a finisher tumbler, beer barrel mug or more socks. We will do everything possible to get the event in, but refunds are not available if it is cancelled due to significant costs we must pay in advance of the race. The Start Finish venue is on beautiful Main Street in Walhalla, SC. Mile 213 Recap Oconee State Park and South Cove County Park both offer plenty of camping spots and are very close to the start. If youd like to experience the crossing of Michigan with a friend, you can each bike half of the route and drive the support vehicle the other half (keep in mind the support vehicle can only meet the racer at each checkpoint). There will NOT be signs on the course except posts with streamer tape at two-track and snowmobile trail intersections where clarity is helpful.
This means you are expected to bring tools and parts with you to fix your own mechanical and have the knowledge to fix it.
Start: 6:00 am (5:54 am sunrise in 2021) 5:00-7:30 pm. See our Facebook page for more general ride communication from the organizers. All Rights Reserved. Bend is home to thousands of miles of remote gravel roads where deer out number cars 10 to 1. ALL riders must have at least cue sheets.
Friday, June 23, 2023 Charity Partner Course Design This looks to be a running race to me. How do they get to Ludington? Average daily temps range between 50-70 degrees with temperatures dipping slightly on Sundays course as you ride up to higher elevation in the Cascade Mountain range. The rider next to you shares that he just beat cancer and this is his victory ride. Its a memorable, powerful experience. Why do we use the word rescue? See more of this sweet bike at GravelCyclist.com. 
Features video of this bike coming soon to the Gravel Cyclist YouTube channel. See the Riders Guide under More Info for all the rules and more. This event had me mark down every Southeast Gravel event on my calendar.. Living on the edge with bike drop photography at @speedvagen HQ. See the Route page for details.
Gravel Grinder and Bike Ride 420 N Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, MI 49431 Ludington provides an ideal finish town for venues, lodging, breweries and love for the outdoors. Spaghetti dinner, St. Mark Parish.
. Currently, there is no cure. Cut-off: 11:10 pm The air is clear, the mountains still gleam with white snow and roads have minimal dust factor. Jersey, bib, and cap available through the Borah store, open in the spring each year for a few weeks. All 213-mile and 100-mile racers will receive a Coast to Coast shirt or SockGuy SGX racing socks plus an Orange Mud buff/neck gaiter (tentatively)! Mile 109 Forum to connect with other riders, seek support crew, transportation to/from the start, and to have questions answered from veteran endurance riders.
Fastest rider projection: 3:20 pm Yet more hot bicycles the 2022 @envecomposites Builder Round-Up, held at ENVE HQ, Ogden, Utah. The Breakaway Team looks forward to offering outstanding support during your ride at well-stocked aid stations, mechanical support on course and after your ride at the Sunday Celebration in Sisters. If you have a mechanical that can not be fixed we do have sag support, although there may not be cell service and the support vehicle may be far away. 2325 Green Dr, Au Gres, MI 48703 Bicycling Magazines Selene Yeager captures the essence of this experience in her ode to this race. Located in Bend, Oregon the event will provide three days of amazing rides through the Central Oregon high desert and Cascade Mountain Range.
RSVP below. May is a great time of year for experiencing the beauty of Central Oregon. Or its a day of record heat and 30 bikers need to drop out. That being said, in every event there are people who rely only on the course markings to guide them and up up off course.
Au Gres Marina: pick from 4:00 or 7:00 pm. June 4th, 2022, Funds from your ride will help a region recover. Note that the Big M checkpoint requires a $5 daily use fee per vehicle (self-service kiosk). And then you open up to a stranger about your life and why you are doing this race. Some people will race the course, some will ride to finish. Much of the second half of the course is heavily forested, closed in, constantly changing. Grab & Go breakfast foods are fruit, muffins, and granola bars so no timeframe; particularly for those staying at St. Mark overnight, but available to others who do not have good morning meal options. Average temp at start, Au Gres, 6 am: 55 degrees, Average temp at finish, Ludington, 60-65 degrees, Heavy shade in Manistee National Forest (during peak sun; miles 130-190), Wind direction: 67% of time wind is NOT out of the west in late June, Average wind speed: 6-10 mph during day (less early am and late pm). Additionally, the calendar may not load if an ad-blocker is present (you can whitelist this page).