The Grind

The Grind

A spectator-friendly gravel Circuit Race in Riverside State Park at the Seven Mile Airstrip on October 11, 2025. 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. Start time: Grande 8:00am, Medio 9:30am, Piccolo 11:00am. No categories for fitness or skill, just choose the distance that best supports your riding ability and fitness level. You'll automatically be placed in these age groups: Juniors (13 & Under and 14-18 years), Men and Women (19-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, and 55+) Age groups may be added if registration warrants. Non-binary (one age group). Check in will be from 7:00am - 11:00am on Saturday, October 11th. Entry Fees: Grande $75.00, Medio $55.00, and Piccolo $35.00. Late fees: $15.00 Late fees will apply on September 11th. Sign up early! Entries include a custom pint glass, mechanical support from Bicycle Butler, chip timing and lightening fast results, awards for top three in each age group, a slice of David's Pizza, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys. There will be a T-Shirt option (additional $20.00) at registration. Proceeds go to the nonprofit 501(C)(3), Riverside State Park Foundation. We help support Riverside State Park with equipment, park enhancements and educational events.