Elbert County is where you want to be to celebrate Memorial Day in 2023.
Mad Gravel continues to expand its 3-day cycling dirt festival. Along with the MG Gravel Circuit on Saturday, we’re adding MGST, a short track MTB race. Both of these will be fast and furious. Trail Runners, we’re back again with a 11K trail run around the scenic Scout Ranch. Sunday is our premier gravel event, The Hemi. Along with the Hemi Five-O and the Hemi Hustle, you’ll enjoy one of the most challenging gravel races on the calendar as you explore the sweet roads throughout Elbert County. The three course options deliver you epic roads, punchy climbs, quick descents, wide open spaces, and will take you back to remote and beautiful country in the Colorado Front Range.
Returning on Monday is MGXC, a 5-mile MTB course surrounding the entire Peaceful Valley Boy Scout Ranch. Located south of Kiowa, Colorado, come enjoy the amazing views and high peaks of the Colorado front range. Bring the family, camp, and join us for nightly activities hosted by some great cycling teams. There will be cycling clinics, tours, kids events, and live music. One other thing, you don’t have to get caught in the masses of folks heading west to the mountains!
100 miles of pure bliss. The Hemi will cover over 6400 feet of climbing while topping out at 7300 ft. This course is a perfect blend of all the killer gravel roads in Elbert County. While you’ll get wide open power sections, expect some climbing that will test the legs over this distance. Wind in May east of the Colorado front range? Yeah it’s likely. 4 aid stations to serve your hydration and nutritional needs.
At a hefty 50 miles, Hemi Five-O is slightly less sadistic than its parent. Plenty of mileage while still enjoying an epic tour of the eastern plains. Prepare yourself for some awe-inspiring moments while you take in a great panorama of Colorado’s high peaks. Pikes Peak alone is stunning in late spring with its snow-capped summit. Fully supported with an aid station in the middle so you can pack light.
At 30 miles, the Hemi Hustle is the best route for those that want a great sampling of the region while still enjoying the unique roads and views of Elbert County. On 100% gravel roads, this amazing course delivers the Hemi experience in a condensed form. While you get a custom number plate, it is not a competitive event. This is the shortest route, but know you still will conquer a very challenging course.
Fan Favorite. Peaceful Valley offers up so much great terrain, so a gravel circuit race is a must. Each lap is roughly 7 miles and will explore the entire scout ranch. Will there be gravel road? Yes. Will there be double-track road? Yes. Will there be single-track? Uh…yes, smooth and buttery. Will there be any asphalt? Nada. You gotta try this one!
What good is a weekend on the dirt without a mountain bike race? With a great mix of terrain, and newly built single-track trail by our crew, MGXC returns in 2023. This 5-mile loop includes everything you would want in a MTB race, all entangled within the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch. Would you want to take your gravel bike on this? Not a chance. Super challenging and great for spectators. Trust us.
We’re working hard to wrap up the details on our new race options and the MGST is one we’re proudly putting the final touches on. Stay tuned and check back soon for more information.
Utilizing some of the MG Circuit race, we’ve put together a super fun and unique 11K Trail Run, all starting and finishing in front of the dining hall. A nice mix of roads, double track and some single track will keep things interesting. This is also a great option for those mixed discipline families.
At a hefty 50 miles, Hemi Five-O is slightly less sadistic than its parent. Plenty of mileage while still enjoying an epic tour of the eastern plains. Prepare yourself for some awe-inspiring moments while you take in a great panorama of Colorado’s high peaks. Pikes Peak alone is stunning in late spring with its snow-capped summit. Fully supported with an aid station in the middle so you can pack light.
100 miles of pure bliss. The Hemi will cover over 6400 feet of climbing while topping out at 7300 ft. This course is a perfect blend of all the killer gravel roads in Elbert County. While you’ll get wide open power sections, expect some climbing that will test the legs over this distance. Wind in May east of the Colorado front range? Yeah it’s likely. 3 aid stations to serve your hydration and nutritional needs.
At 30 miles, the Hemi Hustle is the best route for those that want a great sampling of the region while still enjoying the unique roads and views of Elbert County. On 100% gravel roads, this amazing course delivers the Hemi experience in a condensed form. While you get a custom number plate, it is not a competitive event. This is the shortest route, but know you still will conquer a very challenging course.
Fan Favorite. Peaceful Valley offers up so much great terrain, so a gravel circuit race is a must. Each lap is roughly 7 miles and will explore the entire scout ranch. Will there be gravel road? Yes. Will there be double-track road? Yes. Will there be single-track? Uh…yes, smooth and buttery. Will there be any asphalt? Nada. You gotta try this one!
What good is a weekend on the dirt without a mountain bike race? With a great mix of terrain, and newly built single-track trail by our crew, MGXC returns in 2023. This 5-mile loop includes everything you would want in a MTB race, all entangled within the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch. Would you want to take your gravel bike on this? Not a chance. Super challenging and great for spectators. Trust us.
Utilizing some of the MG Circuit race, we’ve put together a super fun and unique 11K Trail Run, all starting and finishing in front of the dining hall. A nice mix of roads, double track and some single track will keep things interesting. This is also a great option for those mixed discipline families.
We’re working hard to wrap up the details on our new race options and the MGST is one we’re proudly putting the final touches on. Stay tuned and check back soon for more information.
