Gray Duck Grit
Is is a grass-roots gravel cycling event in Southern Minnesota. It forces you to push past preconceived mental and physical barriers. Our 50, 69, 111, 222-mile gravel and cyclocross events break you down one hill, one pedal stroke, one gasping breath at a time, only to build you up with a renewed sense of growth, community, and grit.
The driving force behind this challenge is the sincere desire to do more than simply ride or challenge ourselves. Giving back to the communities in which we live is at the core of Gray Duck Grit and it’s passionate team of volunteers. Fundraising through participation is nothing new and making it equally accessible for all is very important. Besides throwing an epic celebration of cycling, another goal we have is to fundraise for an amazing cause and would love for everyone to be able to help us contribute.
In spite of the challenge that is Gray Duck Grit, we strive to make GDG accessible to anyone who has a bike and wants to get after it byoffering Non-Binary/Gender Non-Conforming categories for all our competitions and distances. In an arena historically male dominated, this change creates a space for all to feel welcome and represented. Each year we consider and evaluate ways to create a diverse space for those who would like to join this purpose-driven event. Listening to our cyclists and doing what’s right matters. Stay tuned for more inclusive, equity-based opportunities for the GDG cycling community.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH
- CYCLOCROSS – SEE SCHEDULE HERE
- 222 MILES – 9:00PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST
- 50 MILES – 8:00AM
- 69 MILES – 8:00AM
- 111 MILES – 8:00AM
Other media…
September 9th, 2024 – Josh Rizzo is back at it sharing stories from our third year of Gray Duck Grit held last week in our new home of Cannon Falls, MN on his site The Nxrth.
GRAVEL CYCLING
“Horse Tracks, Cowbells, & Blue Sky Gravel: Pat Moore’s Gray Duck Grit Recap”
CYCLOCROSS
“The Cheat Code for a Great Cyclocross Race: Nicholas Peterson’s Gray Duck Grit Recap”
RECENT AUDIO…
Flock members Mark, Kris, & Nate sat down to chat with Craig Dalton on his top-rated national podcast The Gravel Ride about Gray Duck Grit II. Have a listen below on YouTube or Spotify and then be sure to check out more of Craig’s excellent content regarding all things gravel!