Looking for some amazing gravel events that don’t suck?
Here’s a list of some of my favorite grassroots gravel events.
Muddy Onion – Montpelier, VT (May 2017, at least one other time)
Cross Mountain Crusher – Margaretville, NY (April 2019)
Anything by Andy Ruiz:
–Farmer’s Daughter Gravel Grinder – Chatham, NY (May 2018, May 2019, … I think I’ve ridden this event like 5 or 6 times. It’s awesome)
-Farmer’s Fatty – Chatham, NY (2019 only – became the Balekicker in 2020 but we all know how 2020 went down. There are a few variations like the Farmer’s Grandmother route that showcase the area)
–Toad Strangler – Chatham, NY (April 2024)
The Mid South – Stillwater, OK (March 2023 … ok, this is a HUGE, well-known event. But I still felt it retains the grassroots gravel community feel)
Grounded NE – Roca, Nebraska (run by some Mid South alum so you know there are good vibes)
Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo – Pittston, PA (April 2024)
GRUSK (Gravel Ride Up Spruce Knob) – Circleville, WV (July 2024)
Frozen Apple Ride – Peekskill, NY (2020-2025)
The Dirty Apple – South Salem, NY (Nov 2018, 2019, now a club event only)
Dirty Dutchess – Salt Point, NY (my friend Jeff organizes this and he is rad)
B2G2 & F2G2 – Stockbridge, MA and Tyringham, MA (the Berkshire Velo guys put on an amazing event for a ridiculously reasonable price … special shoutout to my buddy Phil!)
Beebe and Beyond – Hillsdale, NY (shout-out to my friend Tyler, who put together an amazing route and runs a bikepacking tour company!)
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