Gravel Grinder
Event Date - Dec 11, 2021
We will get the party started on top of Mt Sequoyah overlooking the Fayetteville downtown square. Then head out east of town to enjoy some magnificent gravel roads! There are so many options it allows to make changes to the routes to keep them fresh and exciting! A mixture of pavement, gravel and some single track dirt. Gravel or Mountain bikes will be the questions. This event has a twist....only the mileage and elevations of road, gravel and dirt will be released early. For many, you will discover some new terrain and road that you didn't know existed in NW Arkansas. There will be roaming support on the course, but all riders should come prepared to be self-sufficient. Remember that this event is Rules Of The Road and riders should obey all traffic rules. Great post race party on top of Mt Sequoyah with food and drink after a hard day in the saddle.
Start / Finish Location - Mount Sequoyah Conference Center, 150 N Skyline Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Onsite Packet Pickup/Registration Info- follow LINK
EVENT DETAILS:
New for 2021:
- The final finish option. We are keeping the 1.4 miles of single track, but a competitor will have the option to ride an alternate section (which is paved) to the finish. Alternate path participants will not be eligible for awards, but the finisher medal, food and beer will all be the same!
- Alternate Paved Finish:
- RideWithGPS - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38142086
- Strava - https://www.strava.com/routes/22712000
2021 Courses:
We're using a RideWithGPS event, so anyone who regsiters for the race will have the opportunity to use the premium services during the race. The one key feature is navigation (voice or visual) without needing cellphone service.
- Group XXX (9:00 am start):
- 70 miles / 6,058’ elevation gain with the final 1.4 miles of single track
- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37873299
- Aid Stations - Mile Markers - 32 and 53
- RideWithGPS Event - https://ridewithgps.com/events/163016-raptor-gravel-grinder-2021
- Group XX (9:00 am start):
- 49 miles / 3,946' elevation gain with the final 1.4 miles of single track
- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37873300
- Aid Station - Mile Marker - 32
- RideWithGPS Event - https://ridewithgps.com/events/163016-raptor-gravel-grinder-2021
- Group X (9:00 am start):
- 37 miles / 3,047' elevation gain with the final 1.4 miles of single track
- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37873301
- Aid Stations - Mile Markers - 17.6
- RideWithGPS Event - https://ridewithgps.com/events/163016-raptor-gravel-grinder-2021
Timeline:
Friday - Dec 10
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Packet Pickup and Registration
- Location - Mount Sequoyah Conference Center (Parker House), 150 N Skyline Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Saturday - Dec 11
- 7:00 am - Coffee and pancakes served
- 7:30 am - 8:45 am - Packet Pickup, Registration & Athlete Check-in
- 8:50 am - Pre-ride announcements
- 8:55 am - Prayer and National Anthem
- 9:00 am - All Categories start
AWARDS:
To be eligible for awards, a rider must complete the single track section of the course. The top three males and females and the first place 50+ male and female in each distance will be recognized. Remember that regardless of circumstances...Rules of the Roads apply when trying to be the fastest.
POST-RACE FESTIVITIES:
Post-race food and drink for all competitors will greet you at the finish line. There are places to take showers. We suggest bringing friends and family as we will have food and drink available for purchase at the finish line. We're testing some new technology, so we hope to have regular course updates which we can announce throughout the ride.
WHAT ARE THE RULES?:
There's not many, but riders must observe the Rules of the Road. Stop at all traffic signs/lights, ride to the right, don't impede traffic, Leave No Trace and enjoy the day. And no personal support following you on the course...be self-sufficient. There may be a couple of other rules to add, but this is gravel!
Finisher Medal and sticker for all who complete the course
