CATEGORIES
We have something for everyone with three distance options and categories for juniors, open men, open women, masters men, and masters women, riders from beginner to expert will have a great day in the saddle!
Award Categories for this event are,
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Juniors
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Open Men
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Open Women
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Masters Men 45-59, 60+
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Masters Women 45-59, 60+
Awards go to the top three for each category in each distances for each day. Podium will be for top three from each category for each distance. *Masters category is defined as anyone 45 years of age or older on race day.
THE COURSE
The Gorge Gravel Grinder is a mix of pavement and packed gravel. Gravel roads are good to excellent in condition. Suggest tires are 700×28 if you are a light rider, 700×32 if you are a medium to a slightly heavier rider, or cyclocross tires if you are a beast! Plan to use strong tubes- this is not the time to go ultralight. Suggested gearing is a11-25. There is one short climb at 10% but everything else is 7% or less.
Mt. View Cycles will be on hand to assist you with new tires and tubes prior to the race should you need to purchase some last-minute tread. Please either see them at Packet Pick-Up on Saturday night or arrive early on Sunday. Gravel sections are in great shape and can be ridden with confidence.
NO AEROBARS are allowed on ANY stage of the Oregon Gravel Grinder series.
Learn more about the course and get recommendations from our friends at Dirty Free Hub on the Dirty Intel page here.
AID STATIONS
Well-stocked Aid Stations are located every 20 miles along the course. Mt. View Cycles will be at the start and on course with tubes, tires, tire pump and assistance.
THE SMALL GRIND
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THE MEDIUM GRIND
Aid Station #1
Mileage: Small- Mile 9; Medium- Mile 24
Granola Bars, Bananas, Apple Sauce, Peanut Butter, Water, GU Products, Port-A-Potties
Aid Station #2
Mileage: Small- 36.4, Medium- 51.4 miles
Rice Krispie Treats, Granola Bars, Bananas, Coca-Cola, GU Products, Water, Port-A-Potties
THE BIG GRIND
Aid Station #1
Mileage: Mile 24
Granola Bars, Bananas, Apple Sauce, Peanut Butter, Water, GU Products, Port-A-Potties
Aid Station #2
Mileage: 54.7 miles
Rice Krispie Treats, Granola Bars, Bananas, Coca-Cola, GU Products, Water, Gatorade, Port-A-Potties
Aid Station #3
Mileage: 70.7 miles
Granola Bar, Oranges, GU, Water, GU Products, Coca-Cola and Gummy Fruits, Port-A-Potties
RIDER PERKS
Breakaway Delivers:
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Custom Pint Glass
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Lunch
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Custom T-Shirt
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Beer
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Well Stocked Aid Stations
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Well Marked and Amazing Courses
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Chip timing
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Mechanical Support
Tasty, Celebratory Beers by New Belgium Brewing!