Conquer the Mountain Gravel Grinder
@ ​Bryce Resort
Conquer the Mountain Gravel Grinder
@ ​Bryce Resort's
Lake Laura
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35 Mile Gravel Bike Races
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What's Included
Scenic Race Course!
Fall Foliage!
Post Race Hot Meal!
Medal, Shirt, Awards!
Aide Stations
Racer Insurance
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Race Description 35 Mile Gravel Grinder
The 35 Mile Conquer the Mountain Gravel Grinder is a mountainous course offering scenic views of the local mountains, foothills, and fall foliage as you climb and navigate your way across this beautiful and scenic course! Riders will run a marked course which will consist of paved & gravel roads. This course will not have any major stream crossings. You will walk your bike across a foot bridge for 30 feet at one spot. All racers should be able to keep their feet dry during the race. The race route will be marked with directional arrows and cones for turns on the course. GPS back-up is recommended. The course features 4,500' +/- in elevation. All racers will start & finish the event at Lake Laura, Bayse, VA. Each racer will get a shirt, medal, aid station stops, a generous cut-off time, and post race meal & campfire!
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Race Timelines:
​Friday October 11th, 2024
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5:30 - 7:30PM Early Packet Pick-Up @ Lake Laura
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Receive your race bib, shirt, check-in, etc. the day prior. Simply arrive to the start line the race day!
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Saturday October 12th, 2024​​
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7:00 - 8:00am Packet Pick-Up
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8:00am Pre-Race Brief
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8:30am Race Start for All Bike Races!
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11:30pm Hot Food Ready!
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12:00pm Awards!
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Awards must be received at the Awards Ceremony. Awards cannot be mailed or given prior. ​
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2:00pm - No Later than Finish Time for All Racers.​​​​​​
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Registration Fees - All Bike Races
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$85.00 before July 1st
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$95.00 before August 1st
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$105.00 before October1st
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​Registrations 5 weeks before the race are not guaranteed a shirt.
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Race Packet Pickup
Packet pickup location will be at Lake Laura at Bryce Resort. It is required that all forms be completely filled out and signed for each racer. You will get your bib number, race t-shirt and review course map at packet pick-up.
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Aide Station Descriptions Provided By Rev3Endurance
Electrolyte drinks, water, and a variety of sweet and salty snacks.
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Mandatory Equipment (Responsibility of each Racer)
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Enough food and water for the event (aid stations with water, Gatorade and snacks will be on the course)
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Cell phone fully charged
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Fun things to do in the Shenandoah Valley
Check out the Family Fun link from the Shenandoah County Tourism web site or the Bryce Resort web page.
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Lodging
Shenandoah County Accommodations: A guide to local lodging accommodations in beautiful Shenandoah County.
Shrine Mont: Cottages, Hotel style and bunk house options 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA 22845
Use the Bryce Resort Lodging page or the visit Shenandoah County Accommodations web site for options.
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Results
Unofficial results will be announced post-race official results will be posted to our web site 24 – 48 hours after the event.
2021 - Results
2022 - Results
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Pictures
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2021 Vladimir Bukalo - Photos
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2021 - More Photos
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2022 - Flickr Album
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Awards
Top three in each category
Divisions
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Male, and Female (Under 18, 18-39, 40+)
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Race Cancellation
If there is severe weather, the race start may be postponed or the course may be shortened.
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Volunteer
Would you like to come out and volunteer for the race?
Send an email to Nick with your time options and we’ll find something to get you involved at the race. nick@rev3endurance.com