Name: Glengarry Gravel Run
Date: Sunday August 4th, 2024
Course Description: Details to come…
Start Location: Maxville, Ontario
Highlight Sections:
Route Distances: Start Times:
EPIC 120km: 9:00am
MEDIO 80km: 9:30am
PETIT 40km: 9:45am
REGISTRATION CLOSES on Wed July 31st at 11:30pm
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
REGISTRATION CLOSES on Wed Sept 13th at 11:30pm
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
Route Distances: Start Times:
EPIC 120km: Strava, GPX 9:00am
MEDIO 80km: Strava, GPX 9:30am
PETIT 40km: Strava, GPX 9:45am
REGISTRATION CLOSES on Wed Apr 24th at 11:30pm
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
REGISTRATION CLOSES on Wed Sept 13th at 11:30pm
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
REGISTRATION CLOSES on Wed July 19th at 11:30pm
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
Route Distances: Start Times:
EPIC 120km: Strava, GPX 9:00am
MEDIO 80km: Strava, GPX 9:30am
PETIT 40km: Strava, GPX 9:45am
REGISTRATION CLOSES on Wed June 21st at 11:30pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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:
Ted King, Gravel Pro: https://www.iamtedking.com
Maghalie Rochette, Canadian Cyclocross Champion: http://www.maghalierochette.com
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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!
