Welcome to the Three Rivers Gravel Grinder!
Thank you for registering to take part in the inaugural Three Rivers Gravel Grinder. The Three Rivers Gravel Grinder is an amazing course that is a challenge-worthy gravel cycling event with its mix of paved and gravel roads, rolling terrain and climbs to challenge your endurance, and great views of the countryside and surrounding farmland.
Our goal with the Three Rivers Gravel Grinder is to create an amazing cycling experience and bring all that we love about gravel cycling together for this special inaugural event. The amazing route, beautiful view and time spent outside with your friends, family and fellow cyclists doesn’t get better than that.
We have included some key information in the following, however, please visit the Three Rivers Gravel Grinder event site for complete information.
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday. See you at the finish line!
Craig Thompson
Craig Thompson
Event Organizer
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KEY EVENT INFORMATION
Event Start Time: 8:00 am RAIN OR SHINE EVENT
Start/Finish Location: Coshocton Lake Park Complex, 23182 Ohio 83, Coshocton, OH 43812
Main Parking: Coshocton Lake Park Complex (See map)
Check-in: Event Site - SATURDAY, May 18 (event day only) 6:30 am – 7:45 am
Packets will include your race number bib, cue sheets (See Cue Sheet information attached), and twist ties for bib. All race bibs are placed flat on the front of handlebar. The race bib contains a foam timing device. Please do not remove it from the back of your bib. Also, please check to make certain a foam device is attached before starting your distance.
Restrooms: There are restroom facilities at the event site available for use. There are no restrooms on the course.
Post-Event Celebration: Creno’s Pizza will be providing post-ride lunch goodies. There will be pizza, calzone and salad.
There will also be Gatorade, bottled water, fruit, and light snacks available.
ON-COURSE INFORMATION
CUE Sheets – please print out your distance map and cue sheet and bring to the race. We will have a few extras if you forget but supply is limited. The cue sheets can be used as reference throughout your ride.
Course Support: There will be several sheriff deputies at key intersections to manage vehicular traffic, HOWEVER, DO NOT ENTER OR ASSUME there will be a Deputy Sheriff to stop traffic. Please follow the rules of the road before entering an intersection. Additionally, if a Deputy Sheriff is at the intersection Do NOT ASSUME the sheriff deputy will stop traffic. At low-traffic intersections which is most of the course there will not be a deputy stationed. Please enter all intersections and execute all turns aware of oncoming traffic.
Please ride on the proper side of the road. Do not ride on the left shoulder due to potential oncoming traffic coming over, coming down a hill or around the bend without warning.
All roads are open to vehicular and farm traffic.
Aid Stations – There will be an aid station on the course at the 28 Mile/40 Mile Split. The aid station will have water and Gatorade for refilling water bottles and limited nutrition. Please carry your own hydration and other fuel with you on the bike. Please fill all water bottles before leaving your residence. There are no filling stations at the race site.
Technical Support/Sweep – There will be SAG support throughout the event. If you require technical support and are unable to continue, please text 614.425.1156 with name, bib number, and your location on the course. We will communicate to SAG support. Keep in mind that it may take up to 30 minutes before SAG arrives.
Course Markings
All turns will be marked with directional signage. If there is no signage directing you to turn, continue straight on your current road.
40 Mile Marking (YELLOW COURSE)
Stake Direction Arrow (Primary) Additional Directional Sign on Road Surfaces
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28 Mile Marking (GREEN COURSE) – NOTE: Green Markings only begin when the 28 Mile Course is independent of the 40 Mile Course. The 1st part of the 28 Mile Course is identical to the 40 Mile Course.
Stake Direction Arrow (Primary) Additional Directional Sign on Road Surfaces
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Parking and Site Map - See your email for hard copy information
Rules of the Ride & Race
- Participants must wear a helmet while riding their bicycle.
- Participants must obey all city, county and state laws, and “Rules of the Road”. Do not assume there will be anyone stopping traffic at intersections and road crossings. There will be sheriff deputies managing vehicular traffic at certain intersections but do not assume that traffic will yield to you. All riders must watch for and yield to traffic.
- Riders are responsible for staying on the correct side of the road and being especially careful at blind corners and cresting hills. Be safe out there! You are responsible for your safety.
- Racers are to mount number plates to their handlebars. DO NOT trim, bend or fold number plates. These contain foam timing devices.
- Racers who exit the course must return to where they left the route and continue from there.
- Private vehicles are not allowed to support racers.
- Racers may only receive a hand-up from other racers or designated event support team.
- In case of an emergency, call 911
Gravel Etiquette and Recommendations
- Do not litter. The Gravel Grinder is a leave no trace event. Pack out your wrappers, water bottles, etc. We are guests to the area.
- Allow automobiles to pass on long hill climbs. Please be courteous to the locals.
- If you encounter horse and buggy or horseback riders on the route, please slow down, announce yourself by saying “Hi! What a beautiful day!” and pass with care. Horses can be easily frightened.
- When passing other cyclists or pedestrians, announce yourself by calling out “Hello. Passing” and pass with care. People can be easily frightened.
- There’s nothing wrong with walking a hill, but please stay to the right and allow riders to pass. Also, there is often a best “line” when riding gravel, make sure to let riders take it.
- When riding in a group and you can safely point out an obstacle or hazard, please call it out.
- We highly recommend riding with a cell phone, navigation device and/or printed map, spare tube, pumps, etc. Be prepared to support yourself during the ride.
