It’s GCC’s 8th Annual Big Gravel Ride!
Four route choices: 110K – 95K – 80K – 65K
Supported rest stop.
Start and finish are at our sponsor, Fixed Gear Brewing on Alma street.
Five speed groups each with a different start time.
Four distances to choose from. Groups may be combined depending on popularity.
| Group Name | Distance | Road Comparison | Gravel Comparison | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMG! | 110 km | R1 R2 | G1++ | 9:00 am |
| Fast | 95 or 110 km | R3 | G1 | 8:45 am |
| Quick | 80 or 95 km | R4 R5 | G2 | 8:30 am |
| Moderate | 80 or 95 km | R6 R7 | G3 | 8:15 am |
| Relaxed | 65 km | R8 | G4 | 8:00 am |
Sign up soon to ensure you get a spot!
Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how. No really… you should load it.
The Essentials:
The Details:
- 60 Entries only!
- You must be a GCC Club Member to take part. Join the club.
- Five speed groups.
- Staggered start to finish at a similar time.
- Free ON-ROAD parking around Fixed Gear Brewing (don’t park at the auto shop!).
- Gear storage on site inside FGB, arrive early to stow your post-ride gear etc.
- Make sure your bike is in good working order to ‘start’ and finish the route.
- Carry tools to fix your bike.
- Bring mosquito repellent in case of woodland repairs.
- Carry two large water bottles.
- Load the route if you have a computer.
- Be prepared to get yourself home if you can’t finish the route.
- GCC is providing a food & water station en route for the 100K & 80K.
- 65K route need to food & water for self supported stop.
- Registered participants get one free bevy provided by our sponsor FGB.
- Please remember to only have one piece of pizza until the next riders come in, there are 50 hungry people coming!
- Bring cash or card for additional post ride bevies.
- Registered participants get Wood Oven Pizza as well.
- Door Prizes awarded randomly from some of our great sponsors.
- This is a multi surface event which may include (but not be limited to): mud, rocks, forest, roots, branches, gravel, stones, dust, pavement, mosquitoes, ticks, flats, hobbits, mechanicals, gremlins, dragons, tears and maybe even smiles.
- Tire recommendations: Minimum 30 mm wide with at least a file tread pattern, 45 psi max (in any tire width!).
- Rain or shine.
Route Maps to come…
110KM Route
95KM Route
80KM Route
65KM Route