Cycling Gravel Grinder Race

Date

Site

Time

Long Course:

Check-in: 7:00 AM
Pre-Race Meeting: 7:50 AM
Race: 8:00 AM

Short Course:

Check-In: 9:00 AM
Pre-Race Meeting: 9:50 AM
Race: 10:00 AM

Commissioners

Josh Magie
j.magie@mchsi.com

2021 State Games of America
Qualifying Event

All Iowans are eligible to participate!

Competition Format

The Gravel Bike Race is a non-stop, self-supported, solo competition along the gravel roads of rural Iowa. Two distances will be offered: 30 miles and 60 miles.

Bikers can choose day of the event if they want to ride the short or long course.

Tandem bikes are allowed, however, each rider must register and pay the entry fee.

Image of Short Course map

Image of Long Course map

Following the final registration deadline, GPX files will be emailed to participants.

Rules

Bike choice is up to the rider however a 26 inch, 700c, (bigger than 700 x 28) or 29er tire is required.

Riders must wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet.

Riders must obey the Rules of the Road and obey city, county and state laws.

Age Determining Date

Awards sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top three place finishers in each age group within each event.

T-shirts

Athletes will receive a colored T-shirt.  T-shirts will be available at your venue.

Age Divisions

18-34 | Female Male

35-49 | Female & Male

50 & Over | Masters | Female & Male

Single Speed | Female & Male

Tandem | Female, Male & Coed*

*All members of a tandem team must register and pay entry fee.