2026 Oink At The Moon

About this race

Event Overview Join us for the VeloPigs Beer and Bicycle Social Club’s 6th annual Oink At The Moon! This event is a non-competitive NIGHT GRAVEL ride taking place on the rural farm roads of western Loudoun County. Oink at the Moon Roots! Origin: Oink At The Moon originally began as a single, standalone charity ride in October 2020. Founder: VeloPigs’ founder, Kasey Clark, attempted to ride every gravel road in Loudoun County (over 285 miles!) in a single day. Impact: The ride was a success and raised significant funds for America’s Routes, a Loudoun-based non-profit whose mission is to protect and preserve these historic roads. Growth: Each year since, Oink At The Moon has continued to grow into one of the highlights of the Loudoun County cycling calendar. Ride Details Registration Information: Routes and parking information will be emailed to you when you register. Route Type: The ride will take place on open roads, both gravel and paved. Start Time: The ride starts at 6pm, approximately one hour before sunset, and will finish well after dark. Road Rules: Participants are expected to follow all rules of the road and act as responsible stewards for the sport of cycling. Route Options Distance Choices: This year, we have three route options (63 miles, 46 miles, and 30 miles – routes will be sent when you register). Ride Groups: Unlike our Saturday club rides, these groups will not have ride leaders and are NOT no-drop. Riders are encouraged, but not required, to stick with their ride group. Mullet Protocol: The VeloPigs follow the “Mullet Protocol” for all our rides: Busines…