2023 Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
Segment Sponsors:
Aid Station Sponsors:
Mechanical and Sag Sponsors:
Nutrition Sponsors:
Comfort Sponsors:
Contact info@veloamis.org if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.
2023 GRAVEL GRAPE CRUSHER
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Paradocx Vineyard
1833 Flint Hill Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350
Grande (99K) and Petite (60K) Routes
Registration: http://www.BikeReg.com/GGC
Facebook Event page:
2023 GGC INFORMATION:
Thanks to Paradocx Vineyard for hosting this fantastic event! Ride for the Gravel, Stay for the Apres!
Ride through the grapes with Velo Amis for the Gravel Grape Crusher - a challenging Petite or Grande ride. What is the best bicycle? NOT a Road bike. Minimum tire would be a 32mm. It is up to you, but if you are not comfortable on a gravel bike, we'd suggest a mountain bike...
We will begin at Paradocx Vineyard in Landenberg, PA and will travel through White Clay Preserve, White Clay Creek, Redd Park, Newark Reservoir, Fair Hill Park and a few others.
PLEASE NOTE: The information below this line is subject to change.
The ride:
Both routes are a mix of gravel, double track, single track with rocks and roots, field and road. Enjoy a number of parks including Fair Hill, White Clay, Redd Park, and White Clay Preserve. Two rest stops. Please be aware that both routes will use single track trails - a road bike is not the tool for this event. The Grande route has more single track compared to the Petite route. Remember, this is is not a race.
What you'll get:
Ride for the Gravel, Stay for the Apres! Registration comes with one Paradocx wine or one local Pennsylvania craft beer for participants 21 and up. Soda/water ONLY for those cyclists under 21 years of age - but also only $15 for anyone 19 and under to ride. Ride registration also comes with post-ride food, stocked rest stops, GGC event swag, and the chance to compete in a Strava segment competition. Please see the rules below. You must register by April 1, 2023 to get yourself some cool Defeet Gravel Grape Crusher Socks!
Times to know:
Camping is now available for Friday 6/9 and Saturday 6/10 - Limited to 25 campers per night and fee is $25 Register on Bikereg.com/ggc
Friday, June 09, 2023: Early Packet Pickup 4 - 7 pm at Paradocx Vineyard
Saturday, June 10, 2023:
GGC Grande - Reg opens at 7am Riders depart 8:00 am Times are Firm
GGC Petite Reg opens at 8am Riders depart 9:00 am Times are Firm
Pricing & Registration:
Please note the following registration fees
Event Pre-Registration $75
June 10 - Event Day (if spots are available) $90
$15 registration is available for the following cyclists with no late fees:
Cyclists 19 & Under - no discount code required.
Cyclists that are active duty or veterans of the military, members of the National Guard, or first responders - please use the "Contact the Event" tab on BikeReg or email lauriveloamis@gmail.com for your discount.
Registration Transfers & Route Changes
Transfer of registration to another participant is allowed and can be handled by the participants directly on BikeReg for $5. Please note that this option closes when pre-registration closes on 06/07/23.
Category change between distances is allowed at any time while pre-registration is open for no charge. Please note that after pre-registration closes on June 07/23, there will be no further changes allowed.
Rider Limits:
Registration is capped to 600 riders. There will be no waitlist.
*WE WILL NOT ANSWER EMAILS AFTER ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES /WE WILL BE WORKING HARD TO MAKE THE GGC FANTASTIC*
Rules:
- No e-bikes.
- No outside alcohol allowed.
- Follow the rules of the road and obey all street signs. Roads are NOT closed during this event and your safety is most important.
- While in parks, please be courteous to other users as parks are open. There may be other cyclists, pedestrians, horses, and animals.
- Do not litter. There will be trash receptacles available at rest stops.
- This is not a race. Enjoy the ride with old and new friends.
- If you purchased merchandise, you (or someone else) must pick it up at the event; we will not ship.
- Rain or Shine event, sorry no refunds.
In order to be eligible for Strava segment prizes, you must adhere to the Strava competition rules.
You must be a member of the Strava club for only the route you ride (links below) in order to be eligible for prizes. Please join the clubs before the event to ensure your eligibility. Cyclists must be members of the club and have public profiles at the time of the event to be eligible. Cyclists must be registered for the 2023 event and complete the entire route that they are registered for in order to be eligible (based on Strava activity). Strava segment results will be posted Tuesday after the event by 3 PM. At this time, all segment results and winners will be FINAL - no exceptions.
*PS - PLEASEEEEEE use your real names on your Strava account, otherwise it is VERY difficult to get a hold of you!
Petite Strava Club:
Grande Strava Club:
Aid Stations & Route Information
PETITE GGC AID STATIONS
Wooden Wheels Service and Repair 14K
Friends of White Clay Creek 26K
Old Stone Cider 47K
GRANDE GGC AID STATIONS
Wooden Wheels Service and Repair 33K
Friends of White Clay Creek 45K
Old Stone Cider 83K
TENTATIVE Route Maps DRAFT COPIES ONLY
The Grande route has approximately 4,081 feet of climbing.
Final map and RideWithGPS files will be sent to all registered riders and posted once registration closes. Please do not contact us for the map or files before this time.
The Petite route has approximately 2,379 feet of climbing.
Final map and RideWithGPS files will be sent to all registered riders and posted once registration closes. Please do not contact us for the map or files before this time.
CHECK OUT OUR 2022 GRAVEL GRAPE CRUSHER
Drone footage from 2018, courtesy of Gunnar Bergey: