Homegrown Gravel Adventure, Franklin GA - February 22nd 2025

HARD

HARD

November 02 2024
Temecula CA
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Distances: 50, 74 miles
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Limited to: 75 Participants

The routes are mostly gravel/dirt roads, some chip-sealed sections and a little bit of “mountain bike” stuff. Plenty of rocks along the way. I ride 42mm tires most of the time. I would say 40mm is the MINIMUM. You know your style of riding best. Gears are another thing, as you see by the description, there is a lot of climbing on both routes. It is nice to have that 46 or larger cog for that last climb.

LONG COURSE-~75 miles with 10k of good climbing. Route starts with a smooth paved climb, turning to rolling dirt roads through the back country. More rolling roads, then left onto a short, paved sector, then more back country rolling. Dump out onto a paved descent. Fly down to the highway, 5 miles of road, then the BIG climb. 13+ miles and 3000' of climbing to Highpoint Lookout. Worth the effort for the views. Halfway TT, left turn and more downhill to the highway. Left again for the last 2 miles.

SHORT COURSE-~45 miles with 6k' of good climbing. Short route follows long until shorty's make a right and climb on pavement for a couple miles, then continue on rocky road climb with a short descent to pavement and then fly downhill to finish.

This ride will be no joke and is sure to test the mettle of any gravel, mountain biker or roadie! With big vistas and great roads, it’s sure to put a smile or grimace on everybody’s face. Come join us.

For local folks there will be some pre-rides that showcase sections of the course and other great stuff in the area. 

HARD 2024

 
Start Located At: Warner Springs, CA 92067
 
 
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$60.00

Included

Food, beer and on course yummies.
BBQ and craft brews for post ride calorie replenishment.
Water, hydration mix, pretzels, BOBO's, bananas and cokes on course.
Plenty to keep you fueled as you hammer along.

 
Facilities
Parking
Toilets
Registration On the Day
Pre-Packet Pickups
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
SAG Wagon
 
Community
After Party
 
Features
Finishing Medals
Personalised Bib (Name and QR Code)
Downloadable GPS files
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 3
 
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Nov 02 2024 - EVENT: HARD