It’s Time for the Gravel Rouser Classic
March 16-19, 2006
Athens, Ohio
Just in time for spring … an Appalachian thrill ride.
Thursday: Sundown Time Trial
5 p.m., Strouds Run Beach
New trail! Off-camber action and rocks, sure to excite. Race 1.5 miles of singletrack.
Friday: Grab & Git City Scramble
5 p.m., Athens Bicycle
Take a beatin’ from Athens brick to find five checkpoints within the city limits, then git yer ass to the finish cuz it’s a party! And don’t forget to dress to impress – it’s St. Patty’s Day. This event has almost as much to do with luck as it has to do with cycling prowess. Basically, it’s a crapshoot, so forget the performance anxiety and come join the fun!
Saturday: Gravel Rouser
10 a.m., 145 Central Ave.
Group ride past exploded house trailers and violent pets to race a fine piece of trail at Lake Hope State Park, followed by a group ride home. 40 miles round trip plus 10-mile singletrack race.
Sunday: Coolville Ridge Cooldown
10 a.m., 14555 Coolville Ridge
Three-lap circuit race, about 5 miles each lap. Includes dirt climb, smooth fast downhill and covered bridge with all the obscenities.
General Information
- There will be a marked course and maps provided for Saturday's event.
We will provide food and beverages after Friday's event and during Saturday's event.
Enjoy all four days or pick and choose as you like.
We will be collecting donations. Please contribute as you see fit (suggested $10 if you participate for one or two days, $20 if you participate for three to four days).
If you don’t feel like riding, come on out and help make the magic happen.
For more information, or if you’re interested in volunteering, e-mail pete@athensbicycle.com.
Click here for a recap and pictures from last year’s Gravel Rouser Classic.
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