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Short Answer: No

TL,DR: We thought we wanted a race with prize money. Turns out we want a race where everyone can have fun, regroup, actually spend time in joyful camaraderie (but bonding through suffering, we get that too) and most of all, we wanted to put more out on course for you to enjoy. Call it “the spirit of gravel” if you want to roll your eyes, or pat us on the back if you think what we’re doing resonates with you. But our crew here is a band of misfits, so we’re gonna do it a little different than everyone else. All things we can’t do if we’re offering thousands of dollars in prize money.

The best roads you’ve never ridden.

Law enforcement and course marshals at key intersections including a rolling enclosure out of town.

Private on course medical support. We aren’t solely relying on 911 to help us, and neither should other event promoters.

Registration Goody-bag with various schwag items

Fully stocked aid stations with snacks and beverages.

Post-race beverage, and hangs.

Finisher award for all Finishers.

Distance Awards per Category.

Start times are listed on each event detail page and the rest of the days schedule will be in the Rider Guidebook.

If we have to implement cut-off times (which we hope we don’t this year) these will be determined based on terrain and distance completed and the cut-offs will happen on course. If you are not through a check-point by the cut-off time you will be redirected to a shorter course.

Each rider is provided with a reusable high performance timing chip that is tracked when riders cross through timing points. These timing points are recorded by a mat on the road with cones RIDERS MUST RIDE BETWEEN and with signs indicating the start and end of timing sections at least 100 meters before the beginning and end. Splits are recorded and posted at the event and online.

See course maps for details about the timing start and end. Timing chips must be returned, these are high quality chips and riders are responsible for the value of the chip ($100).

Yes, there is a neutral mass start to the first gravel road. Start time for each category is mandatory and all riders must start together.

This allows us to safely control the roads with a rolling enclosure out of town. If you miss your start time you you are free to leave town on your own, outside of the race bubble.

No, You do not need a racing license of any kind to ride. If someone says otherwise let us know and we’ll help you out/get to the bottom of it.

Yes, Riders must be 12 years of age to participate.

Please contact us if you want to bring your kids along in a trailer, trail-a-bike, tandem kit or other mode not listed here.

No refunds. Transfers may be granted if you have extenuating circumstances, just contact us to discuss.

Starting 2023 - we are offering a no questions asked refund policy for purchase as an add-on to your registration. This is valid up to 48 Hours before race start. Please use this if you are unsure of your plans.

The courses vary based on the topography of the terrain and road surface mix. The roads are not closed to traffic but they are low to very low traffic routes and include law enforcement traffic control or course marshals at busier intersections. Please listen to them!

Expect to experience scenic, challenging, and very remote roads. Even the “flat” courses will show you some incredible scenery and challenge you in ways that the mountainous courses do not.

Our mountain courses feature more traditional gravel mix that can range from smooth and fast to chunky— depending on when the Forest Service re-grades the road. There can also be bumpy and bouldery double track and of course paved asphalt connector roads.

Our “flatter” courses feature a much greater mix of surfaces from red clay, and loam to sections of gravel, hard pack dirt, loose soil, sand, chip, chip seal and just about everything you can think of in-between.

Gravel racing is an outdoor sport. Should there be severe weather there is protocol that will be communicated to the riders ahead of time if there is a possible expectation that the course may be shortened or annulled or to head for shelter. Otherwise rides are rain or shine.

At aid stations we will provide snacks for the riders as well as drinks such as Coke, electrolyte mix, and water.

We will have a food truck at the finish usually as long as they are reliable.

The location of the Aid Stations are marked in the race notes and maps. Typically Aid Stations are about every 20 to 25-ish miles.

Roving mechanical support is offered but be prepared to fix your own flats, repair chains or other light mechanical work, as you may have to wait longer for the roving support than it will take to fix it yourself.

No individual support cars on route. Some of our permits in areas do not allow this unless it is to evacuate a rider off course. No exceptions! Drop bags can be carried to aid stations for you if there is something nutritionally you require that we cannot accommodate otherwise(celiac, diabetic, etc.)

Please do not risk the safety of others or make it difficult for us to permit the event in the future. Riders taking support from team cars outside of designated area will be disqualified.

There MAY be cut off times. All riders must maintain an average progression speed of at least 10 mph or they MAY be directed to take a shorter route or pulled from the course for their safety.

If you feel like you cannot finish, take one of the shorter routes back. We have medical and mechanical support vehicles out on course but we need those resources to help in critical situations.

There will be broom wagons that can give a ride back; however, these vehicles may not provide immediate transport back and you may have to wait.

If you have access to your own transportation please call command to tell us that you are abandoning the event and receive permission for your personal vehicle to pick you up on course.

Any bike, in good safe working condition, can be used. The ideal bike is a gravel style with tires at least 38c in width - optimally probably 45c - and multiple gears with a large ratio.

Mountain bikes, especially 29ers, may have an advantage in some sections but less advantage in others.

Road bikes are not recommended and may prove impossible in some of the more difficult to ride sections and are not recommended.

However, you do you, there may or may not be an award for poorest bike choice.

Adaptive recumbent style bicycles are allowed.

We often get asked what type of tires or equipment to ride. We subscribe to #anybikeanywhere however a dedicated gravel, cross or mountain bike works best. We’ve had riders complete our events on road bikes, and we are certainly in awe of them. Below you’ll find the things you need to do your best for our events.

Helmet—no helmet, no ride!

Tires: We recommend the Maxxis Rambler or Vittoria Terreno Mix. They are our go to that have great rolling and cornering grip when conditions are unpaved, but also roll smooth and efficiently on our chipseal and tarmac connectors.

Water bottles

Tire pump and/or CO2 cartridges

A multi-tool that hides in your pump or a basic multitool

If tubeless - tire plug kit like a Dynaplug or similar

Spare tube and patch kit

If you have odd sized tires or tubes, bring an extra spare

A custom frame bag from our friends at The Spindle to hold all your supplies and scooby snacks

Appropriate riding clothing to match the weather report

Personal ID and medical insurance cards

Cell phone

Details are provided for each event in the rider guidebook that goes out a couple of weeks before the event.

See event resources pages for details.

Yes, each event has a bike shop in proximity, either directly in town or within a half hour drive. We will list those on our event resources page.

Yes, however, in an attempt to reduce waste, keep entry fees low and environmental impacts minimal, t-shirts are pre-order only with a few exceptions of extras available on site. We think you’ll find them stylish and a commemorative item you want to wear out in public year round.

Yes, please contact us at info@cyclingquests.com

Short answer: Only at Aid Stations. TL;DR: Due to the nature of the “roads” we are on, we ask that you refrain from exploring the course to allow the event to proceed as uninhibited as possible. Some of these roads may be private and require special permission to cross, many others are narrow and one lane in places, and the road surfaces may be unstable on the sides. We don’t want to have to tow anyone out.

Rider support may be rendered only at the aid stations, but not outside of those areas.