RELIANCE Deep Woods Gravel Grinder

About this race

Event Information The RELIANCE Deep Woods Gravel Grinder is a full weekend of grassroots gravel grinding in the Cherokee National Forest east of Chattanooga, TN, April 23-25! The Races Race Routes: RELIANCE offers two race routes on Saturday (70 miles/8100 ft of climbing and 46 miles/5600 ft of climbing) Sunday Route: One race route on Sunday (28 miles/3700 ft of climbing) Podiums: All three race routes will have separate podiums for all categories. The Rides Shakeout Ride: A relaxed 13-mile shakeout ride on Friday Challenging Recreational Routes: Routes of 24 miles on Saturday and 26 miles on Sunday Timed Routes: All routes will be timed Finisher Medal: All two-day finishers will receive a finisher medal! Additional Activities Plus: Music, Prizes, Food, Beer & Camping! What to Expect Amazing Scenery: Grassroots Camaraderie: Good Food: Tasty Beer! What NOT to Expect Flat Roads: Easy Routes: Champagne Gravel: Saturday Routes 25 miles: 2900 feet of climbing, 70% gravel 46 miles: 5600 feet of climbing, 50% gravel (race route) 70 miles: 8100 feet of climbing, 60% gravel (race route) Sunday Routes 26 miles: 2900 feet of climbing, 60% gravel 28 miles: 3700 feet of climbing, 70% gravel (race route) Prizes & Awards All routes will be timed, and prizes will be presented to the top 3 in each race category both Saturday and Sunday. Post-Race Festivities All riders will have access to well stocked aid stations on the routes and will enjoy post-ride food, beer, live music and festivities both Saturday and Sunday after the rides! Free swag like water bottles, pint glasses, bandanas and k…