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

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure at the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks, taking place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Mountain Home, Arkansas. This unique event invites you to team up with a partner for an exhilarating gravel biking experience, where you’ll navigate and ride three stunning routes that showcase the breathtaking beauty of the Ozarks.

Participants will embark on a day-long journey, tackling routes of varying distances from 15 to 25 miles. The event features three main routes: the Gamaliel route at 23.4 miles, the Norfork route at 17.8 miles, and the Rea Valley route at 20 miles, each offering its own challenges and stunning scenery. Whether you’re climbing hills or racing down gravel paths, the camaraderie of biking with a teammate makes this experience truly special. Join us for a fantastic day of biking, teamwork, and post-event festivities as we celebrate the inaugural year of this exciting rally! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling gravel bike adventure in the heart of the Ozarks.

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 SKIBBY:

* Teams of two
* Two gravel bikes, one vehicle capable of carrying both bikes
* One driver, one navigator
* Start in Mountain Home
* Strategically navigate and ride all three gravel routes (varying from 15-25 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 to see your smiling faces!

PACKET PICK-UP / REGISTRATION

Probably the Friday before, definitely the morning of. We don't have a precise location yet, but like Rapp's Barren Brewing [https://rappsbarrenbrewing.com/] in Mountain Home.

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

  • Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Sweet Hat

    Sat 1st March 2025 (6:00AM EST)

    $48.70

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Location

601 S. Baker St., Mountain Home, 72653, AR, United States

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