Every couple of years someone comes along with the newest version of a subjective, opinionated playbook, and tries to redefine what it means to be a certain "type" of cyclist. Ads with the newest group set, this or that hub, maybe a fancy helmet or eyewear, whatever.

The basic spiritual practice of riding a bicycle has become just as separated as religious denominations by an industry that is telling you which frame set to pray to, what type of saddle is necessary for your ride, or which apparel to wear to look your Sunday best. It has wreaked havoc on our communities, small and large.

It's time to break out of the boundaries someone else has tried define and reclaim your ride.

You are more than a page out of a play book.

You are industryproof.

You are weatherproof.

You are gravelproof.

FEE SCHEDULE

75 MILES $70

50 MILES $60

25 MILES $40

15 MILES $30

PRICES INCREASE $5 ON 9.28.24

PRICES INCREASE $5 AGAIN ON 11.3.24

"To enjoy bodily warmth, some small part of you must be cold, for there is no quality in this world that is not what it is merely by contrast. Nothing exists in itself. If you flatter yourself that you are all over comfortable, and have been so a long time, then you cannot be said to be comfortable any more. For this reason a sleeping apartment should never be furnished with a fire, which is one of the luxurious discomforts of the rich. For the height of this sort of deliciousness is to have nothing but the blanket between you and your snugness and the cold of the outer air. Then there you lie like the one warm spark in the heart of an arctic crystal.” -Herman Melville, "Moby Dick; or, The Whale" 1851

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What's included

morning pre-ride coffee social
fully supported routes & aid stations featuring warm foods and drink.
commemorative event bib number
no-host post ride food and drink celebration with other finishers and live music, presented by bivo bottles.
exclusive discounts at the independence hotel right near the start and finish of the event.
6 months of free intuitive training from
velopro

EVENT FORMAT

gravel proof is an unmarked, unofficially timed gravel ride featuring 40-45% gravel in each distance category.
timing is for your own goals, gratification, and glory.
obra points will not be awarded.
75 mile riders have the option to bail out at the finish of the first 50mile loop if needed.
we're defining our own ride, and it's going to be epic- the wind, the water, the wonder.

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