About the Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind and Festival
Join us on September 7th for a fun filled bike race featuring a mix of some of Oneida County's most scenic gravel roads and a few trails in Minocqua Winter Park's vast trail system. It will be a truly unique race experience!
Choose from three distances: Big Nut (40 mi), Little Nut (20 mi), and Mini Nut (3 mi). Both the Big Nut and the Little Nut end the race with a climb to the top of Squirrel Hill. Enjoy the view as you coast your way down to the finish line! The Mini Nut is held on our easiest grassy ski trails.
Coffee and muffins generously supplied by GATHER. Stick around to enjoy food, craft beer from Rocky Reef Brewing, bike demos from Chequamegon Adventure Company and BJ's Sports Shop.
Registration >>Giveaways
The first 50 registrants will receive a commemorative etched stainless steel pint cup! Perfect for post-race bevvies, including the special Dirty Squirrel Brew provided by the Rocky Reef Brewing Company!
Bike Demos, Tune Ups, Swag, and Raffles!
Chequamegon Adventure Company and Your Boat Club at BJ's Sportshop will be on site on race day offering bike demos, tune ups, and more! Check out the display of bike weather gear from Bike Jacket!
Don't miss the opportunity to win one of the amazing raffle prizes donated by: Howl Adventure Center, The Waters, Bike-N-Boards, Mel's Trading Post, Coontail.
Race Routes
These races are primarily self-supported
Big Nut - 40mi
- Ride With GPS Route
- One aid station at 19.5 mi with Gu, Water, Bananas, Cookies. AED/First Aid and bike repair supplies available.
- Gravel 23.2 mi / Ski Trails 9 mi / Paved 5.8 mi
Little Nut - 20mi
- Ride With GPS Route
- Little Nut is an UNSUPPORTED RACE with no aid station. Plan accordingly and pack enough water and food for your needs.
- Gravel 10 mi / Paved 5.7 mi / Ski Trails 4.2 mi
Mini Nut - 3mi
- Cookie Loop, our easiest grassy/gravel ski trails
- Mini Nut is an UNSUPPORTED RACE with no aid station. Plan accordingly and pack enough water and food for your needs.
Schedule
7:00 am: Park Opens
7:30 am: Registration/Bib Pick Up Opens
8:45 am: Registration Closes For Mini Nut
9:00 am: Mini Nut Start & Registration Closes For Big Nut
9:15 am: Big Nut Start & Registration Closes For Little Nut
9:30 am: Little Nut Start
11:00 am: Food Available
5:00 pm: Park Closes
