In “Giants Of The Earth,” Ole Edvart Rölvaag (Northfield, MN native) wrote about the mental balancing act early Norwegian pioneers battled as they explored the upper midwest — dreams of a brighter future and countless feats of adversity stained with loneliness and fear of the unknown.
Gray Duck Grit nods to our weathered ancestors. In a single gravel event, you may feel bolts of fear mixed with breaths of adversity. Although a fairytale finish isn’t guaranteed, Gray Duck Grit promises to test your preparation, determination, and perseverance.
Think you’re ready to take on one of the giants of driftless Minnesota?
**NEW** THE FIFTY – 50 MILES / 2,500 FT
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST @ 8:00AM
THE SIXTY-NINER – 69 MILES / 3,900 FT
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST @ 8:00AM
THE 111 – 111 MILES / 6,700 FT
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST @ 8:00AM
THE 222 – 222 MILES / 12,700 FT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31ST @ 9:00PM
THE 333 – 333 MILES / 19,300 FT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31ST @ 10:00AM
**NEW THIS YEAR! ALL GPX ROUTES WILL BE AVAILABLE MONTHS IN ADVANCE FOR DOWNLOAD. ASIDE FROM FEATURE CHANGES OR CONSTRUCTION UPDATES, ROUTES WILL REMAIN THE SAME YEAR TO YEAR MOVING FORWARD BEGINNING IN 2024.
***ONLY CYCLISTS FOR THE 222 & 333 MILE ROUTES WILL RECEIVE CUE SHEETS FOR NAVIGATION @ PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN.