Gravel Camp and the Hairy Roubaix have combined to bring you one amazing event!
Join Cardinal Bicycle and Bedford County Parks and Rec for a day of great riding to support a great cause--the Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter! This is not a race—just a fun supported ride. We have options for all riders—from beginners who want to try gravel, to advanced riders looking for a challenge. E-Bikes welcomed!
The Venue:
Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center has direct access to the best gravel in Bedford County. They are not usually open to the public, so this is a prime opportunity to explore Bedford County Gravel from this starting point.
We will have indoor registration and post-ride lunch--a cozy spot to warm up or cool off!
The Routes:
11-Mile Gravel Route: This is the most beginner-friendly gravel route you can find in the region! But gravel is inherently challenging, and so is this 11-mile ride. Riders should be comfortable with rides of 1.5 to 2 hours with some climbing. The route is almost entirely unpaved and will have one aid station where you can grab some snacks and hydration.
28-mile Gravel Route: This route travels through rolling farmland, sticking mostly to the smaller climbs (but there is still climbing for sure). This makes for a super enjoyable 28-mile gravel cruise. This ride is a mix of pavement and gravel, and it will have two aid stations.
56-mile Gravel Route: This big ride starts out with some big climbs. After enjoying epic mountain views, you will descend back to the start and then head out into the valley through scenic rolling farmland.
21-Mile Road Ride: This is a beautiful rolling route through scenic farmland. There will be a few sections of smooth gravel.
The roads are open to traffic, and all Virginia traffic laws must be followed at all times for your safety and the safety of others.
Schedule:
7:30 a.m.: Rider Check-in begins
8:30 a.m.: 55-mile riders depart
9:00 a.m.: 11-mile RUNNERS depart
10:00 a.m.: 28-mile riders depart
10:30 a.m.: Road riders depart
11:00 a.m.: 11-mile riders depart
12:00 p.m.: Lunch begins
Included with your entry:
Well-stocked aid stations
Fully marked courses
Post-Ride Lunch
A warm fuzzy feeling from helping animals who need homes
Food
The Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter will be providing lunch for riders. Your friends and family can purchase lunch to help support the shelter.
Kids Bike Camp with WeeWheel
Parents--enjoy one of the Hairy Roubaix rides while your kids spend a day at bike camp!
Designed for young riders, this camp runs from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will be the perfect option to keep kids having fun while their parents enjoy a bike ride.
Kids Bike Camp Details
Strava KOM/QOM Segment Challenge: WHOS THE TOP DOG?!
Stand out as the rider with the lowest combined time across all 4 segments and claim the Golden Paw Print in Men's and Women's categories. The challenge is for those completing the 56 Mile Malinois route. To be eligible for the Golden Paw Print, riders must join our event's Strava Club HERE. *Only riders who appear in each segment for the day will be eligible. We suggest double recording activities on Strava to ensure visibility on all segments. (If you are into that type of thing.) Check out the Strava club post for the segments!
Mile 4- Sandy Ford Road (Jordantown Rd to top, paved begins) (5.08 miles) -
https://www.strava.com/segments/3186521
Mile 13.3 - SR 603 / Zimmerman Rd (full) (3.2 miles)-
https://www.strava.com/segments/3186571
Mile 32.3 - Up yonder crick ( .74 miles) -
https://www.strava.com/segments/19056537
Mile 52.3 Gravel up and out (1.2 miles)-
https://www.strava.com/segments/19056578
Camping and Lodging:
Peaks Retreat and Adventure offers glamping sites, each capable of sleeping 8 people, or book one of their two lodges, which can accommodate up to 40 people each. View options and book here.
Weather:
We will ride rain or shine--the Bedford gravel rides great in all conditions!
Refunds and Cancellations:
Full refunds given two weeks before the event. Within two weeks of the event, you may receive credit to another Cardinal Bicycle or Bedford County cycling event. You must notify the race director two days before the event to receive an event credit. Cancellations after that time cannot be processed. Riders will also have the option to buy event insurance at checkout.
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