Join us for the 3rd Annual Macedonia Gravel Grinder! Routes feature spectacular views and some of the best gravel riding in the Northeast. Registration includes custom event swag, well marked course, stocked aid stations & post race meal.
EVENT SWAG
Last year's swag included custom Macedonia Gravel Specialized KEG bottles, Stuff -It Bags & Finisher Bottle Opener Key Chains. We're working on new items for 2024 and sure you'll love them too!
POST RACE PARTY
Post race party will feature the much loved hot food truck that we hired last year serving tacos & rice bowls. We're also bringing back the Ice Cream truck & sure to have cold ones from our friends at Athletic Brewing Company. There will also be tons of prize raffles so everyone has a great chance of winning.
SEGMENT RACING
Race format will be Fondo style, so you can chill out and ride at your own pace and then hammer the Timed Strava Segments. Mega has 6 segments, Adventure 4 segments and Soul 2 segments.
COURSE MARKING & ROUTE FILES
Course will be well marked with coroplast arrow signage at all turns and all registered racers will have free access to our RideWithGPS event account on race day to follow the route with visual and audio cues. (Requires downloading RWG App to your phone). You can also download FIT/GPX files from there to upload to your bike computer.
STOCKED AID STATIONS
Aid Stations will all have Skratch hydration, Water and GU Gels. Aid Station 1 will feature our famous organic pancakes and real maple syrup. Aid Station 2 will have a mix of refueling items like Swedish Fish, Pickle Juice, Coke, Clif Bars, etc.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
Police will be stationed at some key intersections to provide traffic control.
MGG SUPPORTS LOCAL CHARITIES
A portion of event proceeds will be going to charities in the region including CT Cycling Advancement Program (CCAP).
ROUTES & ELEVATION
Each year we change up the routes, but expect them to be similar to the 2023 routes detailed below. Final routes and segments will be shared with registered racers prior to event. Routes are 35%-45% unpaved. Mega route kicks things up from Adventure with almost 2,000 ft additional gain in 18 miles.
Mega & Adenture: 29 & under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 & 60+ (Men & Women)
Soul Top 3 Men & Women
Results are for bragging rights and go towards Gravel Adventure Series results.
Raffle prizes.