Gravelfest for MS: May 3-4, 2025



EVENT OVERVIEW:

Gravelfest for MS is a fun, two-day gravel biking event with routes tailored to all levelsbeginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. The event supports the Rampy MS Research Foundation, raising funds for cutting-edge multiple sclerosis research at UAMS (Little Rock, AR), Northwestern University (Chicago, IL), and the University of California (San Francisco, CA).

This year, Gravelfest will be based in Bentonville, AR, with home base at the Bentonville Bike Camp (8658 Spanker Creek Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712). Riders can stay on-site, in nearby accommodations, or enjoy the new Motto Hotels bike valet service.



RIDER INCENTIVES:



* Riders will receive a custom JUNK headband .

* Gravelfest for MS participant will receive a complimentary four-month subscription to MAXIOM's "core plan". Maxiom's foundational offering that combines cutting-edge AI with the human touch for 24/7 performance and recovery guidance. The exclusive subscription represents a total value of $400 per participant. Once you complete your ride registration, a reverse promo code will be emailed to you for easy redemption. Get ready to elevate your training and overall wellness with Maxiom Core. Once registered, sign up here: https://www.maxiom.io/GravelfestMS2025. Use promo code: GravelfestMS2025 for 20% discount.

* Aid Station Nutrition: We will provide MAXIOM Optimize Drink Mix at the aid station,
ensuring riders have access to the hydration and nutrients needed to enjoy the event
and perform at their best. Aid station will be at mile marker 29.5 on 60 mile route and 21 miles on the 40 mile route.

* Raffle Prize 1: To make the event even more exciting, MAXIOM is contributing a raffle prize of a one-year subscription to MAXIOM Ultimate, valued at $4,450. (This item, along with other raffle items will be drawn after awards at The Hub Bike Lounge on Saturday)

* Raffle Prize 2: Niner brand alloy frameset RLT 9 valued at $950
* Raffle Prize 3: Maker's Mark Bourbon 1.75 L Bottle valued at $53.00

* All Gravelfest for MS participants will receive 20% off all of MAXIOMs products for all of 2025. (Once you are registered a reverse promo code will be emailed to your email on file for redemption)

* Once ride registered, sign up here: https://www.maxiom.io/GravelfestMS2025. Use promo code: GravelfestMS2025 for 20% discount.



ROUTES & DISTANCES:

Saturday, May 3:

60-Mile Route

Race Format: Top male and female placements determined by three timed segments (cash awards for top three in each category / gift cards for 4th-6th male and female).

* 1st Male & Female - $200
* 2nd Male & Female - $150
* 3rd Male & Female - $100
* 4th Male & Female - $100 Gift Card to Gearhead Outfitters
* 5th Male & Female - $50 Gift Card to Gearhead Outfitters
* 6th Male & Female - $25 Gift Card to Gearhead Outfitters

Non-Race Format: Option to ride the same route without competing.

40-Mile Route: Non-race format.

25-Mile Beginner Route: Non-race format.

Sunday, May 4:

50-Mile Route

30-Mile Route

(All routes on Sunday are social, non-race format.)

SUPPORT & NAVIGATION:

All routes are self-navigated with no directional signs. Please view the routes once released to note highway and busy intersection crossings.

Race Segment Detail:

* Segment 1 - Mile 13.1 Start / Mile 15.0 ends / 1.9 mile segment
* Segment 2 - Mile 30.2 Start / Mile 32.9 ends / 2.7 mile segment
* Segment 3 - Mile 48.0 Start / Mile 49.5 ends / 1.5 mile segment

The 40 and 60 mile route includes one aid station stocked with snacks, water, electrolytes provided by Maxiom.



SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday May 2 is Packet Pick Up at Gearhead Outfitters in Downtown Bentonville (501 SW A. St., Bentonville)

* 11AM-1PM & 3PM-5PM
* Only 60 mile race segment riders need to secure a integrated timing bike plate.
* All riders will receive a goody bag and orange wrist band to identify you for the weekend.
* Packet pick up will be on site at Bentonville Bike Camp starting at 7:30AM Saturday morning.

* 60 Mile race segment riders must pick up there integrated timing bike plate by 8AM day of ride, if they did not pick it up on Friday.

* Please do not alter the size or bend the timing plate when you attach it to your bike, it will damage the timing chips ability to capture your time.

Saturday, May 3

* 8:30 AM Start - 60 mile riders (Race segment riders must pick up timing chip by 8AM)
* 9:00 AM Start - 40 mile riders
* 9:30 AM Start - 25 mile riders

330 PM: Dinner, awards, and raffle at The Hub Bike Lounge (410 SW A St., Suite 2, Bentonville, AR 72712).

Evening (730 PM): Live music by JZ and the Real Slim Shadies at the Bentonville Bike Camp.



ACCOMMODATIONS:

1. Stay Local: Riders who live nearby can sleep in their own beds.

2. On-Site: Choose A-frame glamping cabins or tent camping at Bentonville Bike Camp. Accommodations can be selected during registration on RunSignUp.

3. Host Hotel: The Motto Hotel (229 South Main, Bentonville, AR 72712, 1-888-765-4748) offers special room block rates for participants. Mention Gravelfest for MS when booking.



EVENT GOAL:

Gravelfest for MS aims to raise $10,000 to support research at three leading institutions. The Rampy MS Research Foundation supports the mission of funding the best multiple sclerosis research in the United States at UAMS in Little Rock, Northwestern University in Chicago, IL and University of California @ San Francisco, CA.

For more information or to register, visit RunSignUp. Dont miss the chance to ride, relax, and make a difference in the fight against multiple sclerosis!