2019 Minnesota Gravel Events

Rural Minnesota is home to quite a few long standing gravel road races and with the growing popularity of the sport, rides to introduce those new to gravel are beginning to pop up, too.  With varying terrain, minimum maintenance roads, elevation changes, great rural scenery and unpredictable weather in the Spring and Fall, these events are sure to be fun and challenging.  Almost all of them are free, but unsupported requiring the participants to be their own repair and support crew.

This season's calendar will include all types of  gravel races and rides from around the state.  Some of these have registration cutoff dates, have a rider cap, or more information and registration details that are yet to be announced.  Below is a list of all of the gravel events in Minnesota that I'm aware of in chronological order.  I will continue to update and add events to this post as they become available.  If you are a race or event organizer and would like your event listed here and on my 2019 Minnesota Bike Tours, Rides, Races & Events Schedule, please send me an e-mail.

Saturday Gravel 1/5 : it’s a new year, let’s start it off right-January 5, 2019
Caribou Coffee
Lakeville, MN
35-45 miles

February 43 mi Fat Bike Gravel - Hugo, MN #1-February 16, 2019
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Hugo, MN
43 miles

Gravel Bicycle Ride Through the Sax/Zim Bog-March 9, 2019
Forbes, MN

March 43 mi Fat Bike Gravel - Hugo, MN #2-March 9, 2019
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Hugo, MN
43 miles

Gravel Training Ride 62 mi - Hugo to Marine #3-March 16, 2019
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Hugo, MN
62 miles

Gravel Training Ride 62 mi - Hugo to Marine #4-March 23, 2019
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Hugo, MN
62 miles

Mixed surface gravel training ride #5 - Hugo to Marine, 63mi.-March 30, 2019
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Hugo, MN
63 miles

Saturday Gravel 3/30: Almanzo is Coming-March 30, 2019
Caribou Coffee
Lakeville, MN
40+ miles

Mixed surface gravel training ride - Hugo to Marine, 63mi.-April 6, 2019
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Hugo, MN
63 miles

Ragnarök 105-April 6, 2019
Mississippi National Golf Course
Red Wing, MN
Postcard Registration open November 23-December 31, 2018
Facebook Event Page

Lyme Grinder-April 13, 2019
Blacksmith Lounge & Broaster
Hugo, MN
63 miles
Facebook Event Page

Crankin To Cure Cancer’s Gravel Scavenger-April 14, 2019
North Folk Winery
Harris, MN
61, 25 miles

Gear up for Gravel (Gravel racing prep)-April 18, 2019
Farmstead Bike Shop
Minneapolis, MN

Saturday Gravel: 4/20-April 20, 2019
Caribou Coffee
Lakeville, MN
60 miles

Dickie Scramble-April 27, 2019
JJ's Tailgators Bar & Grill
Elgin, MN
80+ miles

Miesville FiftySix-April 28, 2019
Jack Ruhr Stadium
Miesville, MN
56 miles
Registration full

ACF Spring Social Ride-May 4, 2019
Imminent Brewing
Northfield, MN
83 miles

Cannon Gravel: Alexander Route Preview-May 4, 2019
Cannon Falls, MN
80 miles

Choose Your Ride!-May 4, 2019
West Lake Marion Mountain Bike Trail
Lakeville, MN

Lyme Grinder Gravel Rides-May 4, 2019
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Hugo, MN
47, 31 miles

Dutch Liberation Day Gravel Ride-May 5, 2019
Oliver Tavern
Superior, WI
50+ miles

RiotGRRRavel Q&A-May 6, 2019
Seven Spokes Bike Shop
St. Paul, MN

Friday Night Ride (Gravel edition)-May 10, 2019
South Lake Cycle
Excelsior, MN
30-45 miles

Earth Day Gravel Grinder!-May 11, 2019
Imminent Brewing
Northfield, MN
51, 26, 13 miles
Online Registration

Lyme Grinder Gravel Ride-May 11, 2019
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Hugo, MN
47 miles

Alexander 380-May 17-18, 2019
Northfield, MN
380 miles
Facebook Page
Registration

Friday Night Ride (Gravel edition)-May 17, 2019
South Lake Cycle
Excelsior, MN
30-45 miles

Malanzo 50/Almanzo 100/Royal 162-May 18, 2019
Northfield, MN
162, 100, 50 miles
Facebook Page
Registration

RiotGrrravel-May 18, 2019
Hope Lutheran Church
Hastings, MN
33, 21, 10 miles
Online Registration

Saturday Night Gravel 2019-May 18, 2019
Victoria, MN

Wired Rooster-Saxon Hall gravel ride-May 19, 2019
Post Office-Brownsville
Brownsville, MN
47 miles

Le Grand Du Nord-May 25, 2019
Grand Marais, MN
120, 66, 20 miles
500 Rider Cap
Facebook Page
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Lyme Grinder Gravel Ride-May 25, 2019
Dunn Brothers
Hugo, MN

Friday Night Ride (Gravel edition)-May 31, 2019
South Lake Cycle
Excelsior, MN
30-45 miles

Extreme North Dakota Terrifically Intense Country Klassic (END-TICK)-June 1, 2019
Lake Park, MN
210 km, 115 km, 50 km
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Spring Valley 100: Keep Gravel Weird Volume I-June 1, 2019
Masonic Park
Spring Valley, MN

Gravel Group Rides-June 3, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Friday Night Ride (Gravel edition)-June 7, 2019
South Lake Cycle
Excelsior, MN
30-45 miles

Westside Dirty Benjamin-June 8, 2019
Chaska, MN
Mileage TBD
Facebook Page
Registration

Luce Line Loops Bike Ride-June 9, 2019
Crow River Winery
Hutchinson, MN
75k gravel grinder, 50, 25, 12 miles

Gravel Group Rides-June 10, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Wednesday Gravel Rides-June 12, 2019
Ski Hut
Duluth, MN
40-60 miles

Believe In Me Bike Ride-June 15, 2019
Eagles Fraternal Organization
Rochester, MN
102, 82, 60, 34, 14, 6 miles
43 mile gravel
Registration

Lyme Grinder - 50 mi. Gravel training ride-June 15, 2019
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Hugo, MN
50+ miles

Dirt Church-June 16, 2019
Twin Lakes City Park
Nowthen, MN
30, 10 miles

Prairie Grade RC Social Gravel Ride-June 16, 2019
Wayzata Brew Works
Wayzata, MN
80+ miles

Gravel Group Rides-June 17, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Wednesday Gravel Rides-June 19, 2019
Ski Hut
Duluth, MN
40-60 miles

Friday Night Ride (Gravel edition)-June 21, 2019
South Lake Cycle
Excelsior, MN
30-45 miles

Summer Solstice Night Gravel Ride-June 21, 2019
Stewartville, MN
30, 24 miles

Gravel Group Rides-June 24, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Saturday Night Gravel (June Bug Edition)-June 29, 2019
Angry Catfish Bicycle Shop and Coffee Bar
Minneapolis, MN

Zumbro Gravel Challenge-June 29, 2019
Zumbrota, MN
135 km

Gravel Group Rides-July 1, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Friday Night Ride (Gravel edition)-July 5, 2019
South Lake Cycle
Excelsior, MN
30-45 miles

Saturday Gravel: Will Bike for Donuts-July 6, 2019
Caribou Coffee
Lakeville, MN
65-70 miles

Freedhem 76-July 7, 2019
Freedhem Store
Little Falls, MN
76 miles

Gravel Group Rides-July 8, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Gravel Group Rides-July 15, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Heck Epic-July 20-21, 2019
Two Harbors, MN
225 miles
100 Rider Cap
Facebook Page
Online Registration

Gravel Group Rides-July 22, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Wednesday Gravel Rides-June 26, 2019
Ski Hut
Duluth, MN
40-60 miles

Wednesday Gravel Rides-July 3, 2019
Ski Hut
Duluth, MN
40-60 miles

Wednesday Gravel Rides-July 10, 2019
Ski Hut
Duluth, MN
40-60 miles

50mi. Gravel Training Ride. H-M-H-July 13, 2019
Dun Brothers Coffee-Hugo
Hugo, MN
50 miles

Wednesday Gravel Rides-July 17, 2019
Ski Hut
Duluth, MN
40-60 miles

Hokah Hilly Hundred-July 21, 2019
Hokah City Park
Hokah, MN
67,40.5, 34 miles
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Wednesday Gravel Rides-July 24, 2019
Ski Hut
Duluth, MN
40-60 miles

Dirty Lemming Gravel Ride-July 27, 2019
Watertown, MN

Tour de SAVE Gravel-July 27, 2019
Sechler Park Pavilion
Northfield, MN
57, 55, 29 miles
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Gravel Group Rides-July 29, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Wednesday Gravel Rides-July 31, 2019
Ski Hut
Duluth, MN
40-60 miles

Day Across Minnesota (DAMN)-August 3, 2019
Gary, SD to Hager City, WI
240 miles
300 racer cap
Facebook Page
Online Registration (Opens December 21, 2018)

8/4 Sunday no-drop gravel ride-August 4, 2019
Lakeville Hasse Arena
Lakeville, MN
8.5 miles

Gravel Group Rides-August 5, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Wednesday Gravel Rides-August 7, 2019
Ski Hut
Duluth, MN
40-60 miles

Sunday Gravel-August 11, 2019
Cedar Coffee Company
Two Harbors, MN

The Rugged Growler!!-August 11, 2019
Gate City Events
Canton, SD

Gravel Group Rides-August 12, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Wednesday Gravel Rides-August 14, 2019
Ski Hut
Duluth, MN
40-60 miles

Sunday 8/18 no-drop gravel ride-August 18, 2019
Lakeville Hasse Arena
Lakeville, MN
10 miles

Swede Bottom Gravel Ride-August 18, 2019
Houston Nature Center
Houston, MN
102, 76, 52 miles

Gravel Group Rides-August 19, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Wednesday Gravel Rides-August 21, 2019
Ski Hut
Duluth, MN
40-60 miles

HERO Gravel Event Pre-ride-August 24, 2019
Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter
Stillwater, MN

Grit&Gratitude-August 25, 2019
Spokengear
Two Harbors, MN
50, 20 miles, 50 miles gravel/pavement
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

River Valley 100 Gravel-August 25, 2019
Mankato Brewery
Mankato, MN
100 km

Gravel Group Rides-August 26, 2019
Continental Ski & Bike
Duluth, MN

Wednesday Gravel Rides-August 28, 2019
Ski Hut
Duluth, MN
40-60 miles

La Crosse Area Bicycle Festival-August 30-September 2, 2019
La Crosse, WI
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Chasing the Wind - Gravel Bike Steeplechase Fundraiser-September 7, 2019
Jackson, MN
Solo 100, Team 100, 15 miles
Online Registration

Jesse James Bike Tour-September 7, 2019
Northfield, MN
100, 60, 45, 30, 10 miles, 58 miles gravel
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Luce Line Luci-September 7, 2019
Luce Line State Trail
Long Lake, MN

MN State Gravel Championship-September 7, 2019
Location TBD
Minnesota

BIKE! Grand Portage-September 14, 2019
Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center parking lot
Grand Portage, MN
17 miles

Manchester Gravel Pub Roll-September 14, 2019
Bend in the Road
Manchester, MN
70 miles

Utepils Oktoberfest Fall Fondo-September 14, 2019
Utepils Brewing
Minneapolis, MN
100, 70 & 40 miles w/ gravel sections, 20 miles
Online Registration

Woodtick 100-September 14, 2019
The Woodtick Inn
Deerwood, MN
100, 50 miles
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Ridgeway Rampage-September 15, 2019
Houston Nature Center
Houston, MN
56, 41 miles
RideWithGPS Event Page

Zumbro Gravel Challenge-September 21, 2019
Minnesota Randonneurs
Zumbrota, MN
200 km

Hero Gravel Classic-September 22, 2019
Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter
Stillwater, MN
Online Registration

Chippewa National Forest "Lost 40" Gravel Ride-September 28, 2019
Fish Tales Bar and Grill
Squaw Lake, MN
53, 30 miles

Heck of the North-September 28, 2019
Two Harbors, MN
100, 55, 20 miles
500 Rider Cap
Facebook Page
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Dirt Bag-October 5, 2019
Clearwater Sportsman's Park
Clearwater, MN
90, 70, 37 miles

Extreme North Dakota Country Hills Invoking Plaudits (END-CHIP)-October 5, 2019
Lake Park, MN
160, 100, 50 kilometers
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

The Robyn 56 (20 mile race, 8 mile ride, and 4 mile walk)-October 5, 2019
The Garage Rentals, LLC
St. Charles, MN
56, 20, 8 miles

Gravel Grovel 2019!-October 6, 2019
Jack Ruhr Field
Miesville, MN
85 miles
Facebook Event Page

The Filthy 50-October 12, 2019
Lanesboro. MN
50 miles
Online Registration

Green Acres Half Hundo Grav Fundo-October 13, 2019
Green Acres Recreation Area
Lake Elmo, MN
Online Registration

L-M-L Bootleg Gravel Ride-October 19, 2019
Harry's Cafe
Lakeville, MN
85, 65 miles

Gravel West Adventure Ride-October 20, 2019
Gear West
Long Lake, MN
75, 25 miles
100 rider cap

Halloween Gravel Ride!-October 31, 2019
Harlan's Bike and Tour
Sioux Falls, SD

Red Wing Gravel Ride-November 3, 2019
Lot behind Red Wing Cycle & Outfitters
Red Wing, MN
80, 30 miles

6th Annual Filthy 50 Registration Opens March 20th

The Filthy 50 returns in 2018 for its sixth year and has become a tradition for many gravel enthusiasts.  Cyclists come from all over Minnesota and neighboring states to the small town of Stewartville to race on the rolling gravel roads of Olmstead and Filmore Counties.  The scenery along the route is amazing and at the end of the race you will know why it was named The Filthy 50.

The Filthy 50 has introduced many to the joys of riding gravel and for some it was their first gravel race.  October gravel is amazing with the Fall colors, scenery and weather this area offers to those that take the challenge.  I highly recommend that you register and experience this race that is very special to me and many others that continue to do it year after year.  Below are the details, rules and a special message from race director Trenton Raygor.

The Details

• The 6th annual Filthy 50 will take place on Sunday, October 14th, 2018.
• The event will start and end on the north end of Stewartville, MN. The mass neutral rollout will take place at 10am and the riders will have until 4pm to officially finish.
• Thanks to our incredible sponsors and those from the community who have taken the time to donate or volunteer, registration for The Filthy 50 will continue to be FREE for the 6th year in a row! That’s right, no payment required, though donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.
• Registration will open on Tuesday, March 20th at 12PM CST and can be completed quickly online. Visit http://the-filthy-50.com/registration to register before the 1000 rider cap is reached. You must register with us to ride. There will be no walk-up registration on the day of the event.
• In addition to our 50 mile route, we are bringing back The Pretty Filthy (24 Mile) and The Little Filthy (12 Mile) alternate routes for a third year due to popular demand. We hope that these routes inspire more rookies to see what riding gravel is all about.
• We know that many of you love the results at the end of the day, so we aim to continue that tradition. However, this year we will also be offering a category for those who would prefer to remain unaffiliated with the results. Look for it on the registration form.
• IMPORTANT: This event is completely unsupported. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU. Bring EVERYTHING that you need for the distance you are choosing to ride. Expect absolutely NOTHING to be provided to you on the day of the event before or during the ride. Remember, it can get rough out there, so be prepared.
• GPX and TCX files, as well as cue sheets, will be made available for download to all riders who end up on our official roster. The course is unmarked, so this is critical information. Make sure to have your cycling computer loaded or cue sheets printed prior to checking in.
• Elevation profiles of the course and other exciting pieces of information will be provided through Filthy 50 social media prior to Sunday, October 14th. Find us and follow us!
• Between registration and October 14th, those on the official roster will be sent email communications regarding event day logistics as well as some other crucial information on what to expect. Wait for it and don’t forget to check those “SPAM” and “Promotions” folders.

The Rules

It is of utmost importance to us that everyone stays safe and enjoys The Filthy 50. These are the rules.  We think they are reasonable.

1.  You are 100% on your own. Be prepared. 
2.  You must REGISTER to ride with us. 
3.  This ride is unsupported. Bring EVERYTHING with you that you will need. 
4.  Always wear your helmet. 
5. Respect the course and those who live there. Please do not litter. Leave no trace.
6.  Obey all TRAFFIC LAWS. 
7.  If nature calls during your ride, please do not please do not answer it in front of others. 
8.  Ride safely. 
9.  You are responsible for you.
10.  Have fun and use good judgement. 

We try to keep it simple, so if you require more detail, please CONTACT US.

Here’s a little throwback video to 2013, which was the first year of The Filthy 50.

"Race it and set a record. Ride it and take in the beauty. Either way, get filthy." - Unknown

Sponsors

In addition to many fine people like yourself, these very generous sponsors help make The Filthy 50 happen. Please support them like they support us!

ADAM TURMAN - A professional illustrator & poster artist from the Twin Cities.

BANJO BROTHERS - Tough. Practical. Affordable. Bike Bags.

BELCH - Comfortably unrefined.

BELL LAP COFFEE - Small batch artisan roasted coffee beans.

 BICYCLE SPORTS - A full service bike shop in Rochester, MN.

BUCKNELL CONSTRUCTION, INC. - Meeting your construction needs, located in Stewartville, MN.

FAREWAY - An economical food store located in Stewartville, MN.

GLATT PHYSICAL THERAPY - Physical therapy. Bike Fitting. Wellness.

 HED - The best wheels on the planet. Period.

THE HUB BICYCLE CO-OP - The Twin Cities’ only cooperatively owned bike shop.


JUST RIDE MINNESOTA -  Cycling apparel. Just ride.

KATE'S REAL FOOD - Real Food. Real Energy.

KURT KINETIC - Making the BEST indoor trainers from Minneapolis, MN.

MARKMAN OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY - Capture the great outdoors.

PANARACER - Between you and the ride.

 PENN CYCLE - Your Twin Cities bike shop since 1957.


RIDING GRAVEL.COM - The gravel enthusiast’s resource.

 ROCHESTER CYCLING - A Rochester, MN bike shop for all of your bike needs.

SUNSHINE SANITATION - Sanitation professionals from Stewartville, MN.

 SURLY BREWING - Give a damn. Do good. Drink beer.

TWIN SIX -  Classically influenced cycling.

Despite this being a free event, it wouldn’t be able to happen as intended without the support of these amazing sponsors and incredible volunteers.  If you are interested in sponsoring this year, please send an email to thefilthy50@gmail.com.  You can also show your support by donating to The Filthy 50 here.  For those not racing that would like to volunteer you can do so by sending an email to the above address.

From the Director

The late great Mike Hall used to say, “Nothing that’s worth anything is ever easy”. I suppose that’s why all of you keep coming back every year, oh yeah...and for the Surly as well. Is The Filthy 50 easy or is it hard? For many of you, just showing up at the start line for your first gravel ride traversing unfamiliar countryside at a distance that you’ve never attempted before is hard. For you riders who are experienced, I would argue that your Filthy 50 will be as hard as you make it. Even for me as an organizer, I’ve been told by many of you that I’ve chosen the hard way. Maybe.

Here’s one incredible thing about The Filthy 50. I’ve been fortunate enough to have folks riding alongside of me this entire way. Whether I take us into a roaring headwind or up a seemingly endless climb, just when the legs can’t take it anymore, someone steps up and takes a pull. [cycling metaphors you guys] To our amazing sponsors, to those of you who have participated in the "MEAT RAFFLE", to those who have donated anonymously, to my mom, dad, brother, sister, my wonderful family and talented friends who have volunteered time, skills, and ideas, to the first time rider, to the veteran racer, to the surrounding communities; Thank you. I wouldn’t have made it here alone and I couldn’t keep this up without you.

This year, we plan to bring back some of your favorite Filthy traditions, including the perfect weather [just kidding, this year it’s going to be 35 and raining], the “Meat Raffle”, “The Fast 50”, as well as “The Filthy Party” which will be waiting for you at the finish line. Beer lovers rejoice as Minnesota’s finest, Surly Brewing Company, is back and has once again promised to pour you free pints AND our friends at Fareway have assured us that they will be supplying another free crate of ice cold Root Beer for all of you non beer drinkers to enjoy. How amazing are our sponsors? “But I need post ride brats and burgers!” Never fear, the Rochester High School MTB Team will be slingin’ grilled eats for you as well.

This year, we also plan on trying some new things. We intend to celebrate the mid-pack and lantern rouge riders with a special something for “The Last 50”! Our chip timing system will be back in action this year [thanks to my brother Jackson] and will allow us to make the aforementioned possible. We also plan to add a course photographer or two and will be throwing in a few new features at the finish. Lastly, I cannot divulge too much at this point, but for those of you arriving in Stewartville the day before, there will be a VERY SPECIAL something happening here on Saturday, October 13th. Stay tuned for more information on that as the plan unfolds.

When we started this ride, I thought I knew where we were going. Turns out, five years in is when I finally realize that the only thing I truly know is where we’ve been. As our friends over at Twin Six would recommend, keep moving, “Forever Forward”, and we do. However, after reaching a mile marker like this one, we appreciate you all for putting a foot down with me, allowing me to crack this pocket beer and reflect on the roads, rivers, valleys and vistas that we’ve discovered together. You’ve already got me looking forward to what’s next. Thank you for riding with us.

-Trenton

2018 Minnesota Gravel Events

Rural Minnesota is home to quite a few long standing gravel road races and with the growing popularity of the sport, rides to introduce those new to gravel are beginning to pop up, too.  With varying terrain, minimum maintenance roads, elevation changes, great rural scenery and unpredictable weather in the Spring and Fall, these events are sure to be fun and challenging.  Almost all of them are free, but unsupported requiring the participants to be their own repair and support crew.

This season's calendar will include all types of  gravel races and rides from around the state.  Some of these have registration cutoff dates, have a rider cap, or more information and registration details that are yet to be announced.  Below is a list of all of the gravel events in Minnesota that I'm aware of in chronological order.  I will continue to update and add events to this post as they become available.  If you are a race or event organizer and would like your event listed here and on my 2018 Minnesota Bike Tours, Rides, Races & Events Schedule, please send me an e-mail.

Gravel Training Series-March 24, 2018

Penn Cycle Woodbury
Woodbury, MN

Gravel Q&A-March 22, 2018
Penn Cycle Blaine
Blaine, MN

Gravel Training Series-March 31, 2018

Penn Cycle Woodbury
Woodbury, MN

Ragnaröck 105-April 7, 2018

Red Wing, MN
Postcard registration open November 24-December 30, 2017
105 miles

Gravel Training Series-April 14, 2018
Penn Cycle Eagan
Eagan, MN

Lakeville-Milltown-Lakeville-April 14, 2018
Harry's Cafe
Lakeville, MN
80, 40 miles
Facebook Event Page

Mammoth Gravel Classic-April 14, 2018
Cyclova XC
St. Croix Falls, WI
100, 70, 30 miles
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Ride Like A Girl Cycling Gravel Series Ride #1-April 15, 2018
House of Coates
Coates, MN
35, 28, 25, 18 miles

Let's talk dirt! Miesville FiftySix gravel Q&A-April 17, 2018
Seven Spokes Bike Shop
St. Paul, MN

Dickie Scramble-April 21, 2018

J.J. Tailgators
Elgin, MN
99 miles

Gravel Training Series-April 21, 2018
Penn Cycle Eagan
Eagan, MN

Earth Day Gravel Grinder with Team Road Life-April 22, 2018
Imminent Brewing
Northfield, MN
50, 25, 10 miles

Miesville Fifty Six-April 29, 2018
Jack Ruhr Stadium
Miesville, MN
56 miles
Online registration opens February 1, 2018

Gravel Training Series-May 5, 2018

Penn Cycle Eagan
Eagan, MN

Gravel Training Series-May 12, 2018

Penn Cycle Eagan
Eagan, MN

Alexander 380-May 18-19, 2018

Spring Valley, MN

380 miles
Facebook Event Page

Almanzo 100/Royal 162-May 19, 2018

Spring Valley, MN

162, 100 miles

Facebook Page
Facebook Event Page

Le Grand Du Nord-May 26, 2018

Grand Marais, MN
120, 66, 20 miles
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Riotgrrravel-May 26, 2018
Hope Lutheran Church
Hastings, MN
33, 20 miles
Online Registration

Extreme North Dakota Terrifically Intense Country Klassic (END-TICK)-June 2, 2018
Solem Lutheran Church
Hawley, MN
200, 100, 50 miles
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Westside Dirty Benjamin-June 9, 2018
Chaska, MN
Facebook Event Page

Solidarity Cycling Gravel Series Ride #2-June 10, 2018
Stein Haus
Vermillion, MN
36, 25, 14 miles

MN State Gravel Championship-June 16, 2018
Dennison, MN
90, 45 miles
Online Registration

Believe In Me Bike Ride-June 23, 2018
Mayo High School
Rochester, MN
102, 70, 53, 30, 15, 7 miles
40 mile gravel
Registration

Greg's 50/50/50 Gravel Grinder Celebration-June 23, 2018
Warner Lake County Park
Clearwater, MN
50 miles

Summer Dirt Bag-July 4, 2018
Clearwater Sportsman's Park
Clearwater, MN
80, 30 miles

Solidarity Cycling Gravel Series Ride #3-July 15, 2018
Stein Haus
Vermillion, MN
36, 25, 14 miles

Heck Epic-July 21-22, 2018
Two Harbors/Grand Marais, MN
220 miles
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Dirty Lemming-July 28, 2018
Watertown, MN
100 miles, 100 km

The North Fork Gravel Ride-August 4, 2018
Redhead Creamery
Brooten, MN
40k
Online Registration

Gritty Goose-August 18, 2018
Bertram Lakes Singletrack Parking Lot
Monticello, MN
100, 70, 50 miles

The Day Across Minnesota (DAMn)-August 18, 2018

Gary, SD to Hager City, WI
240 Miles
Facebook Page
Online Registration (open 12/21/17 through 1/21/18)

Hokah Hilly Hundred-August 19, 2018
Bicycle La Crosse Gravel Eduro Series
Hokah, MN
67 miles
Online Registration

Fiddlin' Fifty Gravel Grinder & Potluck Picnic-August 25, 2018
Chisholm, MN
50 miles

River Valley 100-August 26, 2018
Mankato Brewery
Mankato, MN
100 miles, 100 km, 100 km gravel
Online Registration

La Crosse Area Bicycle Festival-August 31-September 3, 2018
La Crosse, WI
Mini Donut Gravel Enduro-September 1
78 miles
Galactic Gravel Climbers Championship-September 2
65 miles
Gravel Esspresso-September 3
57 miles
Gravel Enduro Series Online Registration

Labor Dirt-September 3, 2018
Nowthen Park
Anoka, MN
30 miles

Manchester Gravel Ride Pub Crawl-September 15, 2018
Bend In The Road
Manchester, MN
60-70 miles

Root River Rampage-September 15-16, 2018
Bicycle La Crosse Gravel Eduro Series
Houston, MN
Houston Hills South-September 15
102, 76, 52 miles
Houston Hills North-September 16
56, 41 miles
Online Registration

Woodtick 100-September 15, 2018
The Woodtick Inn
Deerwood, MN
Facebook Page
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Solidarity Cycling Gravel Series Ride #4-September 16, 2018
Stein Haus
Vermillion, MN
36, 25, 14 miles

Hun-Dirt Gravel Grinder-September 22, 2018
Brophy Lake County Park
Alexandria, MN
100, 50, miles
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Lost 40 Chippewa Gravel Ride-September 22, 2018
Fish Tales Bar & Grill
Squaw Lake, MN
60 miles

Hero Gravel Classic-September 23, 2018
Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter
Stillwater, MN
57, 36 miles
Online Registration

Heck of the North-September 29, 2018
Alger Grade Parking Lots
Two Harbors, MN
100, 55, 20 miles
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Gravel Grovel 5-September 30, 2018-Cancelled
Jack Ruhr Stadium
Miesville, MN
85 miles

The Otter-Worldly Gravel Grind-October 6, 2018
Otter Coffee and Ice Cream
Vergas, MN
70 Miles
Facebook Event Page
Online Registration

Dirt Bag-October 7, 2018
Clearwater Sportsman's Park
Clearwater, MN
87, 64, 35 miles

Extreme North Dakota Country Hills Invoking Plaudits (END-CHIP)-October 13, 2018
Lake Park, MN
160, 100, 50 Kilometers
Online Registration

Green Acres Half Hundo Grav Fundo-October 13, 2018
Green Acres Recreation Area
Lake Elmo, MN
51.6 miles
Race Flyer
Online Registration

The Filthy Fifty-October 14, 2018
Stewartville, MN
52, 24, 12 miles
Registration opens March 20, 2018

Gravel West Bike Ride-October 21, 2018
Gear West
Long Lake, MN
75, 25 miles
100 rider cap

Wired Rooster-Saxon Hall gravel ride-October 21, 2018
Brownsville Post Office
Brownsville, MN
47 miles

Filthy 50 Registration Opens First Day of Spring

The Filthy 50 returns in 2017 for its fifth year and has become a tradition for many gravel enthusiasts.  Cyclists come from all over Minnesota and neighboring states to the small town of Stewartville to race on the rolling gravel roads of Olmstead and Filmore Counties.  The scenery along the route is amazing and at the end of the race you will know why it was named The Filthy 50.

The Filthy 50 has introduced many to the joys of riding gravel and for some it was their first gravel race.  October gravel is amazing with the Fall colors, scenery and weather this area offers to those that take the challenge.  I highly recommend that you register and experience this race that is very special to me and many others that continue to do it year after year.  Below are the details and rules direct from race director Trenton Raygor.

The Details

• The Filthy 50 will take place on Sunday, October 8th, 2017.
• The event will start and end on the north end of Stewartville, MN. The mass neutral rollout will take place at 10am and the riders will have until 4pm to officially finish.
• Registration will open on Monday, March 20th and can be completed quickly online. Visit http://the-filthy-50.com/registration and complete the form before the 1000 rider cap is reached. We trust that if you register that you will make it a priority to show up and ride on Sunday, October 8th. If you're not certain that you can make it, we kindly request that you hold off on registering until you are sure.
• In addition to the 50 mile route, we are bringing back The Pretty Filthy (24 Mile) and The Little Filthy (12 Mile) alternate routes for a second year due to popular demand. We hope to see more young people out there this year!
• Thanks to our incredible local sponsors and those from the community who have taken the time to donate, registration for The Filthy 50 will continue to be FREE for the 5th year in a row! That’s right, no payment required, though donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.
• IMPORTANT: This event is completely unsupported. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU. Individuals should bring EVERYTHING that they need for the 50 mile ride and expect absolutely NOTHING to be provided to them on the day of the event.
• GPX and TCX files, as well as cue sheets, will be made available for download to all riders who end up on our official roster. Navigating the course is critical, so we will do our best to prepare you for that.
• Elevation profiles of the course will be provided through Filthy 50 social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) prior to Sunday, October 8th. Find us and follow us!
• Days before the ride, those on the official roster will be sent email communications regarding event day logistics as well as some other crucial information on what to expect.

The Rules

It is of utmost importance to us that everyone stays safe and enjoys The Filthy 50. These are the rules. We think they are reasonable.

1.  You are 100% on your own. Take care of yourself. 
2.  We would appreciate it if you would REGISTER with us. 
3.  This ride is unsupported. Bring EVERYTHING with you that you will need. 
4.  Always wear your helmet. 
5. Respect the course and those who live there. Please do not litter. Leave no trace.
6.  Obey all TRAFFIC LAWS. 
7.  If nature calls during your ride, please do not please do not answer it in front of others. 
8.  Ride safely and use good judgment. 
9.  You are responsible for you, so be responsible.
10.  Have fun! 

We try to keep it simple, so if you require more detail, please CONTACT US.

"Race it and set a record. Ride it and take in the beauty. Either way, get filthy." - Unknown

Sponsors

In addition to many fine people like yourself, these very generous Minnesota based sponsors help make The Filthy 50 happen. Please support them like they support us!

ADAM TURMAN - A professional illustrator & poster artist from the Twin Cities.

BANJO BROTHERS - Tough. Practical. Affordable. Bike Bags.

BELCH - Comfortably unrefined.

 BICYCLE SPORTS - A full service bike shop in Rochester, MN.

BUCKNELL CONSTRUCTION, INC. - Meeting your construction needs, located in Stewartville, MN.

FAREWAY - An economical food store located in Stewartville, MN.

 HED - The best wheels on the planet. Period.

THE HUB BICYCLE CO-OP - The Twin Cities’ only cooperatively owned bike shop.


JUST RIDE MINNESOTA -  Cycling apparel. Just ride

KURT KINETIC - Making the BEST indoor trainers from Minneapolis, MN.


MICROSTAT LABORATORIES - ESD Specialists

 PENN CYCLE - Your Twin Cities bike shop.


RIDING GRAVEL.COM - The gravel enthusiast’s resource

 ROCHESTER CYCLING - A Rochester, MN bike shop for all of your bike needs.

SUNSHINE SANITATION - Sanitation professionals from Stewartville, MN.

 SURLY BREWING - Give a damn. Do good. Drink beer.

TWIN SIX -  Alternative Cycling Apparel & Bike Gear.

2 WHEEL WEATHER - Where cycling and weather come together.

Despite this being a free event, it wouldn’t be able to happen as intend without the support of these amazing sponsors and incredible volunteers.  If you are interested in sponsoring this year, please send an email to thefilthy50@gmail.com.  You can also show your support by donating to The Filthy 50 here.  For those not racing that would like to volunteer you can do so by sending an email to the above address.

From the Director

Our tiny corner of the cycling community has turned a day of riding and racing bicycles on rural Minnesota crushed limerock roads into what many of you tell me is your favorite tradition of the year. You have contributed your ideas, time, and talents and have made The Filthy 50 your very own. You have different occupations, political affiliations, and religious beliefs from one another. Most of you haven’t raced a day in your life and others are out there winning Olympic gold. You’re all so very different yet every year when asked, you all give me the same answer. You need to do it again. You’ve created a place where everyone is welcome and where everyone is cool. Do you know how rare this is? It fills my heart. This gives me hope for humanity. This is why we are bringing The Filthy 50 back.

The Filthy 50 will return to my home town of Stewartville, Minnesota for it’s 5th year in a row. In 2013, what was intended to be a 50 mile gravel ride and barbeque out of my parents’ house quickly turned into a 300 rider event. The Filthy has grown more each year, and this year, we have made accommodations to accept up to 1000 riders on our official roster! We will be bringing back some of our Filthy traditions, including “The Fastest 50” as well as the legendary Filthy (after) Party. Beer lovers never fear as Surly Brewing Co. has assured us that they will double down on the free beer for you all this year. Also, all of our participants and spectators can expect some Filthy surprises on and off of the course.

To our sponsors, to those of you who have participated in our infamous "meat raffle" and to those who have donated anonymously, thank you for helping us make The Filthy 50 so damn special! To my wonderful family and talented friends who have volunteered their time and skills to help pull this off, we couldn't (and wouldn’t) do it without you, so thanks for coming back and helping us do it for one more year. Lastly, we highly encourage you to register early as we anticipate reaching our 1000 rider cap fairly fast. After you register, treat yourself and go take that first Spring bicycle ride! It’s supposed to be gorgeous out there.

Kind Regards, Trenton