September 23, 2023
Golden Gravel Grinder
and Virginia City Bike Fest
Three challenging gravel grinder options way off the beaten path
Bike Fest in Discovery-Ellingsen Park for family bike fun
Race it or just challenge yourself to complete the distance
Visit historic Virginia City
Food! Music! Prizes!
MAIN EVENT
the "Lollipop" - 85 miles
$1,200 CASH PURSE!
$100 prize for EVERYONE who beats Cory Hardy!
(untimed endurance option also available)
Tackle the first big climb and decent from Virginia City to the Ruby Valley. Recover in the valley and then loop up into the mountains for miles of double track. Then bring it back to Virginia City for food, fun, and maybe soak your legs in the creek!
OTHER OPTIONS FOR NORMAL PEOPLE
the "Stick" - 40 miles
A good challenge without getting too crazy!
Timed Event with Prizes
(untimed endurance option also available)
Tackle the first big climb and decent from Virginia City to the Ruby Valley. Cruise along the Ruby Reservoir and refuel at the turn around aid station before it gets any harder - you still have a beast of a hill to get back over again on the return to Virginia City! Food and fun await at the finish, plus it's a great place to hang out if you are waiting for someone doing the Lollipop.
the "Short Stick" - 13 miles
Untimed ride - no pressure!
Take on the big climb out of Virginia City and then turn around at the first refreshment station and go back. You don't have to climb it twice if you don't go down the back side! Start with the hard-core group, or sleep in a little and start later on your own schedule. Kick back at the finish in the park and enjoy the food and fun at the Bike Festival!
