The Grind, A Gravel Circuit Race

The Grind, A Gravel Circuit Race Race Information

<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A spectator-friendly gravel Circuit Race in Riverside State Park at the Seven Mile Airstrip on September 26, 2026.  This is an 11-mile loop with 3 distances to choose from: Grande (66 miles/6 laps), Medio (44 miles/4 laps), and Piccolo (22 miles/2 laps). This course features 577 feet of elevation per lap, wide-open trails and very little single track; perfect for gravel bikes, mountain bikes, cyclocross bikes, and hybrids. Road bikes are not recommended. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Start time: Grande 8:30am, Medio 9:30am, Piccolo 10:30am.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">No categories for fitness or skill, just choose the distance that best supports your riding ability and fitness level. You&#39;ll automatically be placed in these age groups: </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Juniors (10-13 and 14-17 years), Men and Women (18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60&#43;). Age groups may be added if registration warrants. Non-binary (one age group).</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Check-in and late registration will be from 7:30am - 10:30am on Saturday, September 26th, 2026. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Entry Fees: Grande $75.00, Medio $55.00, and Piccolo $35.00. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Late fees: $15.00 Late fees will apply on September 1st. Sign up early! </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">This is a FREE Discover Pass Day! Camping is available during the registration process and optional T Shirts will be available during the registration process as well. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Entries include a custom pint glass, mechanical bike support near start area, chip timing and lightening fast results, age group &#34;Winner&#34; ball caps and podium recognition for top three in each age group, finish line chili and snacks, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Proceeds go to the nonprofit 501(C)(3), Riverside State Park Foundation. We support Riverside State Park with equipment, park enhancements and educational events. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Location, Riverside State Park Drive - Seven Mile Airstrip with entrance at the Seven Mile Trailhead: <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Seven&#43;Mile&#43;Trailhead/&#64;47.7371028,-117.5250636,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x549e1b736bb94d27:0xedc9b3afca633e66!8m2!3d47.7371022!4d-117.5191489!16s%2Fg%2F11txpgmvfg?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.google.com/maps/place/Seven&#43;Mile&#43;Trailhead/&#64;47.7371028,-117.5250636,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x549e1b736bb94d27:0xedc9b3afca633e66!8m2!3d47.7371022!4d-117.5191489!16s%2Fg%2F11txpgmvfg?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D</a> </span></p> <p> </p>