GEORGIA STATE OF GRAVEL

01Overall time only for 2026.

02Riders must carry all the supplies/tools they need for the rides. Outside support is only allowed for riders that need to be removed from the course. No support/drinks from a moving vehicle is allowed.

03Riders are responsible to learn/know/navigate the course. Digital versions of the courses are available for download/upload to cycling computers/GPS devices. For 2026 the course WILL NOT be marked. This is the standard in Gravel events and our markings have been tampered with or moved so many times that we feel that wrong markings are worse than no markings. 

04Rider conduct: We require that athletes conduct themselves in a manner that is sportsmanlike and fair. Any activities deemed harmful to the event or community will result in disqualification and the rider will be asked to leave the course.

05Bike racing/riding in this manner is dangerous and should be restricted to experienced riders for the longer course. Newer riders should stick to the 2 shorter distances.  Please use caution and utmost concentration when riding these courses. You are responsible for your safety and the riders around you.

06Riders are not allowed to advance on the course by any other means than the two wheeled bicycle that they started on.

07Drafting is allowed between registered participants only. It is not allowed to have a non-participant rider along the route to draft with. This will be enforced by fellow participants, in which two witnesses will serve as enough for a DQ.

08All roads on the course, paved or dirt, are open to traffic. Please use your head and brakes. Yield to traffic if you don't have the right of way. Keep in mind that when going from a dirt road to a paved road you will never have the right of way.

09If you are badly injured while on course please call 911. Please don't be afraid to give assistance to other racers. Remember that the next accident could be you and professional help can be too far away. Some of the areas of the courses are pretty remote so cell service is limited. This is why we suggest that all athletes carry a small first aid kit with them.

10Bicycle restrictions: There aren't many as we want this to be as inviting as possible to the masses. Two working brakes are required even for the single speeds. Aero bars are allowed although most roads on the course would make them useless. Cross, gravel, and mountain bikes and yes even e-bikes are all allowed. The best suited bike for the courses will be a cross or gravel bike. Suggested gearing is at least a 36-28. There are pitches on gravel/dirt roads at 15% so plan accordingly.

11All timing will be done with the RACE|RESULT Pro Chip Timing System . Each athlete must wear the provided neoprene ankle strap with timing chip. This must be returned to the event registration tent at the completion of your adventure. Riders who fail to return the timing chip will be charged $100. We will have volunteers at the finish line to retrieve them from you so you shouldn't be able to forget unless you abandon and don't cross the finish line.

AwardsAwards + podiums will happen as soon as 3 riders per age group have finished. 
Age Groups for Men and Women are the same: 
Under 30;   30-44;   45-59;   60+

What kind of bike do I need?A gravel rig or Mtn Bike with 40mm+ tires handles the clay; gravel just fine.  Some climbs are tough so have a low gear ready.

Is it timed?Yes — chip timing on all four distances with live tracking on the course map.

What's the field size?Capped at 500 riders across all four distances. Entries close when the cap hits or on November 6th at Noon, whichever comes first.

Is there camping?No- Sorry this is an active college campus so camping would make it seem like homeless have moved onto campus.