Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks
- Date Sat 1st March 2025
- Time 6:00AM EST
- Location Mountain Home, Arkansas
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the inaugural Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks on Saturday, March 1, 2025! Taking place in the stunning backdrop of Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas, this unique gravel bike event invites teams of two to navigate and ride through some of the best gravel routes in north central Arkansas. Participants will have the chance to tackle three exciting routes, each offering its own challenges: the Gamaliel route at 23.4 miles, the Norfork route at 17.8 miles, and the Rea Valley route at 20 miles.
This event promises a perfect blend of competition and camaraderie, as riders strategically work together with one navigating and the other riding. The day will culminate in post-event festivities back in Mountain Home, making it a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your adventure. With affordable registration rates for this inaugural event, don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting new tradition! Whether you're a seasoned rider or looking to find a teammate, the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks is set to be an unforgettable experience.
This event promises a perfect blend of competition and camaraderie, as riders strategically work together with one navigating and the other riding. The day will culminate in post-event festivities back in Mountain Home, making it a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your adventure. With affordable registration rates for this inaugural event, don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting new tradition! Whether you're a seasoned rider or looking to find a teammate, the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks is set to be an unforgettable experience.
Organiser's Description
When & Where Saturday, March 1, 2025 Mountain Home, AR Early Start...Late finish
WHAT & WHY?
A unique gravel bike experience for you and your teammate!
Completed in teams of two, the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks is a day long adventure navigating and riding some of the best gravel in north central Arkansas!
HERE'S THE SKINNY:
* Teams of two solid riders
* Two gravel bikes, one vehicle capable of carrying both bikes
* One driver, one navigator
* Start in Mountain Home
* Strategically navigate and ride all three (or just two, or just one) gravel routes
* Routes are 20 +/- miles each
* Track your routes and progress (Strava or Ride GPS)
* Return to Mountain Home for post-event festivities
This is the inaugural year for the event, so prices are low, as we want your feedback as much as we want you to have a good time!
PACKET PICK-UP / REGISTRATION
February 28 and Saturday March 1 at Rapp's Barren Brewing [https://rappsbarrenbrewing.com/] in Mountain Home.
601 S Baker St.
Mtn. Home, AR 72653
SINGLE RIDERS LOOKING FOR A TEAMMATE
If you'd like to participate in this event but you need a teammate, we have you covered! Go the the main RGRO site [https://pirateperryevents.com/randonneur-gravel-rally] and complete the Single Rider form (near the bottom of the page); we'll add you to the pool of single riders and see who we can match up!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
You've heard of the Ozarks? You're about to see an awful lot of them!
The three gravel routes triangulate Mountain Home. Here are the routes:
GAMALIEL, ARKANSAS
23.4 miles, 2,088 ft. elevation gain
99.9% gravel...lots of fun!
Gamaliel route HERE [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49286318]
NORFORK, ARKANSAS
17.8 miles, 1,766 ft. elevation gain
50/50 gravel and paved.
Be prepared to hike-a-bike and fly down Push Mountain Road
Norfork route HERE [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49286311]
REA VALLEY, ARKANSAS
20 miles, 1,897 ft. elevation gain
90% gravel with one hellacious hill in the middle!
Rea Valley route HERE [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49286321]
AWARDS
By definition of a Randonneuring event, we won't do much in terms of awards, but we'll have something special to recognize the first teams in.
Learn more about this event on the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks HERE [https://pirateperryevents.com/randonneur-gravel-rally]
WHAT & WHY?
A unique gravel bike experience for you and your teammate!
Completed in teams of two, the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks is a day long adventure navigating and riding some of the best gravel in north central Arkansas!
HERE'S THE SKINNY:
* Teams of two solid riders
* Two gravel bikes, one vehicle capable of carrying both bikes
* One driver, one navigator
* Start in Mountain Home
* Strategically navigate and ride all three (or just two, or just one) gravel routes
* Routes are 20 +/- miles each
* Track your routes and progress (Strava or Ride GPS)
* Return to Mountain Home for post-event festivities
This is the inaugural year for the event, so prices are low, as we want your feedback as much as we want you to have a good time!
PACKET PICK-UP / REGISTRATION
February 28 and Saturday March 1 at Rapp's Barren Brewing [https://rappsbarrenbrewing.com/] in Mountain Home.
601 S Baker St.
Mtn. Home, AR 72653
SINGLE RIDERS LOOKING FOR A TEAMMATE
If you'd like to participate in this event but you need a teammate, we have you covered! Go the the main RGRO site [https://pirateperryevents.com/randonneur-gravel-rally] and complete the Single Rider form (near the bottom of the page); we'll add you to the pool of single riders and see who we can match up!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
You've heard of the Ozarks? You're about to see an awful lot of them!
The three gravel routes triangulate Mountain Home. Here are the routes:
GAMALIEL, ARKANSAS
23.4 miles, 2,088 ft. elevation gain
99.9% gravel...lots of fun!
Gamaliel route HERE [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49286318]
NORFORK, ARKANSAS
17.8 miles, 1,766 ft. elevation gain
50/50 gravel and paved.
Be prepared to hike-a-bike and fly down Push Mountain Road
Norfork route HERE [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49286311]
REA VALLEY, ARKANSAS
20 miles, 1,897 ft. elevation gain
90% gravel with one hellacious hill in the middle!
Rea Valley route HERE [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49286321]
AWARDS
By definition of a Randonneuring event, we won't do much in terms of awards, but we'll have something special to recognize the first teams in.
Learn more about this event on the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks HERE [https://pirateperryevents.com/randonneur-gravel-rally]
Races
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Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Sweet Hat
Sat 1st March 2025 (6:00AM EST)
$48.70
Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks