The Steel Dynamics Garbage Mountain Gravel Grinder

  • Date Sat 2nd May 2026
  • Time 11:00AM EDT
  • Location Terre Haute, Indiana
  • Price $41.70
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Steel Dynamics Garbage Mountain Gravel Grinder, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the scenic locale of Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana. This exciting springtime gravel race offers participants a choice between two captivating courses: a challenging long route of just over a metric mile and a medium-length option that cuts off the final loop at a sag stop. Riders will enjoy breathtaking views of local attractions, including the iconic Garbage Mountain, while navigating a mix of rugged gravel, dirt roads, and a touch of pavement, all set against the backdrop of charming pork and turkey farms.

The event promises a vibrant atmosphere with a mass start at Griffin Bike Park, where registration opens at 9 AM. With a focus on community and fun, this all-weather race (weather permitting) features timing and placing for the top three in each category, along with support from course marshals and sag vehicles ensuring safety throughout the ride. Priced at $40 for pre-registration until April 25th, this event is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting Griffin Bike Park. So gather your gear, prepare for an unforgettable day in the great outdoors, and join fellow cycling enthusiasts in this unique gravel grinder experience!

Organiser's Description

Steel Dynamics Inc presents a Springtime Gravel race with fabulous views of well-known attractions like Garbage Mountain (the local dump) both out and inbound, ride by many pork and turkey farms, and over Numerous train tracks in this Lil more than a Metric [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19144352] long course. There will also be a medium-length [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35710444] course that cuts off the final loop at the Sag stop.

This will be an all-weather event (barring serious weather) so dress accordingly.

The course is a mix of chunky gravel, dirt roads, a bit of pavement, a few hills, and probably lots of mud.

There will be timing/placing for the top 3 in each class, course marshals, and signs to mark the route. GPS devices ARE advised and course route files are available on RideWithGPS. You will find yourself in the middle of Nowhere, Indiana. Often.

Races will be a mass start at Griffin Bike Park and finish at Griffin Bike Park.

$40 Pre-registration until April 25th. $50 through April 26th $60 Day of Entry. Your entry is a donation to Griffin Bike Park.

Min 1 sag stop will be provided at the 35 mile area. And 2 sag vehicles will be on course at all times.

Long Route [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35681209]

Medium Route [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35710444]

Categories

Expert Long Course

Novice Long Course

Expert Medium Course

Novice Medium Course

Ebike Long Course

Ebike Medium Course

Mass neutral start for all categories 11 AM

Check-in and registration begin at 9 AM. Located at 10700 Bono Road, Terre Haute, IN 47802.
Parking at the site.

Races

  • Expert Long Distance

    Incl. $1.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $41.70

    Please note which category you choose.
  • Expert Medium Distance

    Incl. $1.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $41.70

  • Novice Long Distance

    Incl. $1.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $41.70

  • Novice Medium Distance

    Incl. $1.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $41.70

  • Ebike Long Distance

    Incl. $1.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $41.70

  • Ebike Medium Distance

    Incl. $1.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 2nd May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $41.70

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Location

10700 Bono Rd, Terre Haute, 47802, IN, United States

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