Overview

The 45 is a marathon cross country mountain bike race (approximately 45 miles with 4,300 elevation gain). The course starts with a 1.5 mile paved climb at 4%. This will sort racers out before hitting 8 miles of singletrack. Racers turn into roadies with a 5-mile section of pavement that takes racers to the 17-mile gravel loop "Southern Loop".  The Gravel loop includes the infamous "Middle Ridge"! Middle ridge is an old dirt road with several water holes that choose your line wisely.  After completing the Southern Loop racers return on the pavement to the singletrack in the reverse direction with the finish line being in the parking lot of the  Sheltowee Trace Trailhead. This course has something for everyone! 33 miles natural surface (trail & gravel). 11 miles pavement this race can be done on a gravel bike, cross bike or mountain bike all have their advantages and disadvantages.  That's part of the fun of this race, "What should I ride?" I personally would prefer an MTB. That being said we’ve had drop-bar bikes finish in the top 10 overall. This year we are offering a 15 mile youth race the "15" with 2 categories (14 & under / 15-18) proceeds from this race will go to promote youth cycling.  The youth start with the 45 racers, They ride the 8 miles of singletrack, then take some singletrack that only they will use followed by a long gravel climb then back to the finish! 100% of post-event meals money goes to the AWANA and youth program at church (Victory Baptist). We feed 75-90 kids on Sunday.

Organizer BoonDoggle Bike Events