Back Forty Highlander
Sep
7
9:00 AM09:00

Back Forty Highlander

Start Location: Back Forty Artisan Cheese 1406 Gulley Rd, Mississippi Station, ON, K0H 2C0

NOTE: THE BACK FORTY HIGHLANDER IS OPEN TO DAY PERMITS

From the picturesque location of the Back Forty Artisan Cheese Farm this marquee event uses the stunning roads of North Frontenac and Lanark Highlands.

Lots of single lane treed gravel roads await you in this beautiful area where maple syrup is the most abundant natural resource. You will be spellbound by views of the Mississippi River, Dalhousie Lake & the rolling hills of forests that dot the landscape.

Logging and colonization has shaped the history of this once more populated area. Today the old logging roads are quiet and the marble of the nearby Tatlock Quarry has given many of the roads a distinctly white hue, similar to the Italian cycling classic Strada Bianche.

Come challenge yourself on 4 different routes ranging from 35km to 115km. Afterwards, relax and reminisce with food and drink on the shore of the Mississippi River with the calming distant sound of waterfalls.

Highlight Sections: Ranger Camp, North Shore, Clarendon

Route Distances: Start Times:

EPIC 108.5km: Strava, GPX, RWGPS 9:00am

MEDIO 70km: Strava, GPX, RWGPS 9:30am

PETIT 35km: Strava, GPX, RWGPS 9:45am

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REGISTRATION CLOSES on Wed Sept 4th at 11:30pm

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Glengarry Games Gravel Run
Aug
4
9:00 AM09:00

Glengarry Games Gravel Run

Date: Sunday August 4th, 2024

Course Description: A new event in partnership with the Glengarry Highland Games.

This event uses the rolling gravel roads around Maxville in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry. It then finishes with a 3/4 lap of an oval track in front of the giant covered grandstands in front of hundreds of spectators.

Event Video

Start Location: 35 Fair St, Maxville ON K0C1T0

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Courses

Route Distances:

EPIC 112km: Strava, GPX, RWGPS 9AM

MEDIO 83km: Strava, GPX, RWGPS 9:30AM

PETIT 42km: Strava, GPX, RWGPS 9:45AM

TECH GUIDE

REGISTRATION CLOSES on Wednesday July 31st at 11:30pm

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Ottawa Valley Gravel Experience
Apr
27
9:00 AM09:00

Ottawa Valley Gravel Experience

Name: Ottawa Valley Gravel Experience

Date: Saturday April 27th, 2024

Course Description: From picturesque Calabogie this event uses a spectacular network of single lane maintained old logging roads. There’ll be a few unmaintained sections including a lane through a farm field. The final section uses the K&P Trail and Grant Rd before arriving back in Calabogie finishing on the K&P Trail. All the courses are entirely rideable, flowy, fast, and extremely fun.

Start Location: Calabogie Community Hall, 574 Mill St, Calabogie, ON, K0J 1H0

Highlight Sections: Gorra Hill, Sammon, Grant Roads

TECHNICAL GUIDE

Route Distances: Start Times:

EPIC 120km: Strava, GPX 9:00am

MEDIO 80km: Strava, GPX 9:30am

PETIT 40km: Strava, GPX 9:45am

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REGISTRATION CLOSES on Wed Apr 24th at 11:30pm

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Back Forty Highlander
Sep
16
9:00 AM09:00

Back Forty Highlander

Start Location: Back Forty Artisan Cheese 1406 Gulley Rd, Mississippi Station, ON, K0H 2C0

From the picturesque location of the Back Forty Artisan Cheese Farm this marquee event uses the stunning roads of North Frontenac and Lanark Highlands.

Lots of single lane treed gravel roads await you in this beautiful area where maple syrup is the most abundant natural resource. You will be spellbound by views of the Mississippi River, Dalhousie Lake & the rolling hills of forests that dot the landscape.

Logging and colonization has shaped the history of this once more populated area. Today the old logging roads are quiet and the marble of the nearby Tatlock Quarry has given many of the roads a distinctly white hue, similar to the Italian cycling classic Strada Bianche.

Come challenge yourself on 4 different routes ranging from 35km to 115km. Afterwards, relax and reminisce with food and drink on the shore of the Mississippi River with the calming distant sound of waterfalls.

Highlight Sections: Ranger Camp, North Shore, Clarendon

Route Distances: Start Times:

EPIC 115km: Strava, GPX, RWGPS 9:00am

MEDIO 70km: Strava, GPX, RWGPS 9:30am

PETIT 35km: Strava, GPX, RWGPS 9:45am

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TECHNICAL GUIDE

SERIES POINTS STANDINGS

REGISTRATION CLOSES on Wed Sept 13th at 11:30pm

FREE DOWNLOAD PHOTO GALLERY LINK

RESULTS

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Back40 Summer Grally
Jul
22
9:00 AM09:00

Back40 Summer Grally

Name: Back40 Summer Grally

Date: Saturday July 22nd

Course Description: The scenic rolling logging roads of North Frontenac & Lanark Highlands. Lots of single lane treed gravel in the gravel capital of Ontario

Start Location: Back Forty Artisan Cheese 1406 Gulley Rd, Mississippi Station, ON, K0H 2C0

Highlight Sections: Ranger Camp, North Shore, Clarendon

Route Distances: Start Times:

EPIC 115km: Strava, GPX, RWGPS 9:00am

MEDIO 70km: Strava, GPX, RWGPS 9:30am

PETIT 35km: Strava, GPX, RWGPS 9:45am

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TECHNICAL GUIDE

ON-SITE CAMPING INFORMATION

REGISTRATION CLOSES on Wed July 19th at 11:30pm

FREE DOWNLOAD PHOTO GALLERY LINK

RESULTS

CURRENT SERIES POINTS STANDINGS

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Ottawa Valley Gravel Experience
Jun
24
9:00 AM09:00

Ottawa Valley Gravel Experience

Name: Ottawa Valley Gravel Experience

Date: Saturday June 24th

Course Description: From picturesque Calabogie this event uses a spectacular network of single lane maintained old logging roads. There’ll be a few unmaintained sections including a lane through a farm field. The final section uses the K&P Trail and Grant Rd before arriving back in Calabogie finishing on the K&P Trail. All the courses are entirely rideable, flowy, fast, and extremely fun.

Start Location: Calabogie Community Hall, 574 Mill St, Calabogie, ON, K0J 1H0

Highlight Sections: Gorra Hill, Sammon, Grant Roads

TECHNICAL GUIDE

Route Distances: Start Times:

EPIC 120km: Strava, GPX 9:00am

MEDIO 80km: Strava, GPX 9:30am

PETIT 40km: Strava, GPX 9:45am

MINI 20km: Strava, GPX 9:45am

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REGISTRATION CLOSES on Wed June 21st at 11:30pm

FREE DOWNLOAD PHOTO GALLERY LINK

RESULTS

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Ottawa Valley Spring Runoff
Apr
15
9:30 AM09:30

Ottawa Valley Spring Runoff

Name: Ottawa Valley Spring Runoff

Date: Saturday April 15th

Course Description: All the courses use a variety of scenic rolling country roads of West Carleton in the rural west end of Ottawa

Start Location: Kinburn Community Centre 3045 Kinburn Side Rd, Ottawa, ON, K0A 2H0

Highlight Sections: Yucks Lane, Rabbit Path Lane, Torbolton Ridge Rd, Mountain View Rd

Route Distances & Start Times:

110km: EPIC GPX File 9am start

70km: MEDIO GPX File 9:30am start

40km: PETIT GPX File 9:45am start

20km: MINI GPX File 9:45am start

All events have a short 1.5km neutral rollout from Kinburn to Mohrs Rd and Kinburn Sd Rd

TECHNICAL GUIDE version 3

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Gravel Cup 2023 Series Registration
Apr
14
8:00 AM08:00

Gravel Cup 2023 Series Registration

In addition to signing up for single Gravel Cup events, the option exists to sign up for the entire series, ensuring you’ll be on the start line for all the Gravel Cup action.

Series events include:

  • Chip timing

  • ATV support

  • Free event photos

  • Podium/Medals presentation for EPIC course

  • U19 is 50% off

  • Series Pricing:

    25% off until March 8th
    15% off until March 22nd
    10% off until April 14th

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Ottawa Valley Fall Grally 2022
Sep
10
8:30 AM08:30

Ottawa Valley Fall Grally 2022

Name: Ottawa Valley Fall Grally

Date: Saturday Sept 10th

Course Description: The final 2022 Gravel Cup event goes back to the scenic rolling country roads of West Carleton, in the rural west end of Ottawa. The short unmaintained road climb of Needhams Sd Rd takes a scenic detour through the beautiful Carp Ridge.

Start Location: Kinburn Community Centre, 3045 Kinburn Side Road, Kinburn, ON, K0A 2H0

Highlight Sections: Homestedders, McLarens Sd Rd, Torbolton Ridge, Needhams Sd Rd

Route Distances: 120km, 80km, 40km, 20km

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Ottawa Valley Gravel Experience
Aug
6
8:30 AM08:30

Ottawa Valley Gravel Experience

Name: Ottawa Valley Gravel Experience

Date: Saturday Aug 6th

Course Description: From picturesque Calabogie this event uses a spectacular network of single lane maintained old logging roads. There’ll be a few unmaintained sections including a lane through a farm field. The final section uses the K&P Trail and Grant Rd before arriving back in Calabogie finishing on the K&P Trail

Start Location: Calabogie Community Hall, 574 Mill St, Calabogie, ON, K0J 1H0

Highlight Sections: Gorra Hill, Sammon, Grant Roads

Route Distances: 120km, 75km, 40km

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Ottawa Valley Rail Trail Experience 2022
May
28
9:30 AM09:30

Ottawa Valley Rail Trail Experience 2022

Date: Saturday, May 28th

Course Description: The courses use a combination of rail trails and gravel roads in scenic Renfrew County.

Start Location: Calabogie Community Hall, 574 Mill St, Calabogie, ON, K0J 1H0

Highlight Sections: Murphy Rd, K&P Trail, Ottawa Valley Trail, McNab/Braeside Trail, CN Trail, Grant Rd

Route Distances: 105km, 75km, 40km

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Routes:

EPIC: Strava Garmin RWGPS

Medio: Strava Garmin RWGPS

Petit: Strava Garmin RWGPS

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Ottawa Valley Spring Runoff 2022
Apr
9
to Apr 17

Ottawa Valley Spring Runoff 2022

  • Kinburn Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Name: Ottawa Valley Spring Runoff

Date: Saturday April 9th

Course Description: All the courses use a variety of scenic rolling country roads of West Carleton in the rural west end of Ottawa

Start Location: Kinburn Community Centre 3045 Kinburn Side Rd, Ottawa, ON, K0A 2H0

Highlight Sections: Yucks Lane, Rabbit Path Lane, Torbolton Ridge Rd, Mountain View Rd

Route Distances: 108km, 70km, 37km

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RESULTS: Epic Medio Petit

PHOTOS: Link to free photo downloads

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KIN Vineyards Fall Grally
Oct
3
10:00 AM10:00

KIN Vineyards Fall Grally

kinvineyards.com

The finale of the 2020 Gravel Cup comes back to KIN Vineyards for another spin around the beautiful area of West Carleton.

A slightly varied route from the Spring Runoff but with beautiful fall colours lining the route. 

Come see the final leader’s jerseys be awarded and the champagne bottles popped. It won’t just be a celebration of the winners but also another year of celebrating the adventures had of Gravel Cup 2020! 

Challenge: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31752747 

Sport: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29163585 

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National Gravel Championships
Sep
19
10:00 AM10:00

National Gravel Championships

Canada’s unofficial National Gravel Championships is back for it’s 2nd Edition. While some will be racing for the championship, the route caters to adventurers who want to experience the best of gravel in one course.

Summer maintained, unmaintained, treed gravel, stonedust rail trail, rugged rail trail and open gravel through picturesque farmfields. A spectacular 34km loop in McNab/Braeside hosted in the post card setting of McGregors Orchard awaits racers and adventurers.

The only questions is will you be doing the 3 lap Challenge Ride or the one lap Sport Ride where an extra lap is up to you? We bet you’ll go for it!

Course Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31712172 

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Kawartha Rube-Eh?
Aug
1
10:00 AM10:00

Kawartha Rube-Eh?

Back after a few years hiatus the “Rube-Eh?” lives again. The Gravel Cup’s foray into Southern Ontario uses the best gravel the City of Kawartha Lakes has to offer.

The Somerville Tract ATV Trail, the Victoria County Rail Trail and the epic Iron Mine Road will offer an epic experience to racer and adventurer alike. Some more recon must be done before the courses are finalized. Only the very best possible courses will do. 

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Renfrew Roubaix
Jun
13
10:00 AM10:00

Renfrew Roubaix

The village of Calabogie hosts the 4th leg of the 2020 Gravel Cup. In the picturesque setting of the Opeongo Mountains and Calabogie Lake, this event includes a number of beautiful unmaintained roads, gravel roads and asphalt that meandar around Hurds Lake and the mighty Madawaska River.

The finish uses the challenging Spruce Hedge Road that narrows into an adventurous ATV Trail on the way back to Calabogie.  

Challenge: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31618950 

Sport: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31793634 

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R3G3 - Renfrew Rough Rider Griffith Gravel Grinder
May
23
10:00 AM10:00

R3G3 - Renfrew Rough Rider Griffith Gravel Grinder

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R3G3 is a new genre for Gravel Cup. It is a proper Gravel Grinder with a challenging scenic route, taking you over some incredible terrain that Renfrew has to offer. This will be an awesome experience on and off the bike, with some notable Gravel Pros participating and a festive atmosphere celebrating the local and Gravel community.

Event includes ATV support, aid stations, chip timing, and post race food and beverages.

With special guests:

Routes:

Epic: 160km
https://www.strava.com/routes/22228304
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31618892


Challenge: 100km
https://www.strava.com/routes/19918013
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31201762


Sport: 60km
https://www.strava.com/routes/22908962
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31618919


Family Ride: 17km
https://www.strava.com/routes/22909010

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Note that this event is under the Gravel Cup organization, but is not part of and does not count towards the Gravel Cup Overall Series. However, registering for R3G3 will save you 15% off the Gravel Cup Series registration.

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Pick your route, bring a camera, and have a great day grinding it out with the Gravel Cup Gravel Gang!

Course preview from our recon ride in the fall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYuqZ6uNSKw

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Renfrew Randonneur
May
2
10:00 AM10:00

Renfrew Randonneur

The Randonneur moves into the Town of Renfrew for 2020. Details are still being finalized but exciting routes are planned for the Gravel Cups first 2020 foray into Renfrew County. Using a spectacular network of gravel roads in the foothills of the Madawaska Highlands the routes take the scenic K&P Trail back to Renfrew finishing on a trail leading to the Ma-te-Way Recreation Complex.  

Challenge: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31752685 

Sport: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31793561 

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KIN Vineyards Spring Runoff
Apr
18
10:00 AM10:00

KIN Vineyards Spring Runoff

kinvineyards.com

The Spring Runoff is back again sending racers and adventurers alike over the best gravel and paved roads of the West Carleton area of Ottawa. KIN Vineyards plays host again to this popular event where weather conditions can be a big factor.

Will the snow have melted enough to use the Needhams Side Rd unmaintained climb? Will a light dusting of snow the night before cause the participants to experience the epic conditions of being covered head to toe in mud like last year?

Exciting new courses are planned for 2020 incorporating more off the beaten path roads and, as always a picturesque view of the Gatineau Hills and Ottawa River on the return.

Challenge: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31752772 

Sport: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29163585 

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KIN Vineyards Kermesse
Apr
4
10:00 AM10:00

KIN Vineyards Kermesse

The kickoff event starts at the picturesque setting of KIN Vineyards in the western rural area of Ottawa. Guarding against the long Ottawa winter and potential for epic weather the course uses a combination of maintained gravel and paved roads in beautiful West Carleton.

The course is an out and back to a 25km loop that takes in some quiet hidden gems before finishing back at KIN Vineyards. The Challenge ride will do an extra loop while the Sport does one.

Come out and enjoy Ontario’s first spring gravel event in Canada’s Capital Region and take home a bottle of wine from KIN Vineyards to celebrate the spring.

Challenge & Sport: Ride with GPS Course Routes

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Gravel Cup Series Registration
Apr
4
to Oct 3

Gravel Cup Series Registration

The Gravel Cup Canada Series consists of 7 events. Each event has a Challenge long course, and a Sport shorter course.

Series events include:

  • Chip timing

  • ATV support

  • Free event photos

  • Podium/Medals presentation for Challenge and Sport categories

Distances:

Challenge: ~70-90km

Sport: ~40-60km

Register for our featured event, R3G3 - Renfrew Rough Rider Griffith Gravel Grinder (May 23) and save an additional 15% on your SERIES registration!

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