The Spring Valley 100 Gravel Bike Race will be returning to Spring Valley on June 5th! The Spring Valley 100 Gravel Race is a free to the public, self-supported gravel race through southeastern Minnesota’s beautiful rolling hills. The event starts in downtown Spring Valley at 8:00 AM. This event will take place as part of the City’s Summer Music in the Park kickoff event. Food vendors (food for purchase) and live music will be available in Spring Creek Park as riders roll into town!
All participants in the Spring Valley 100 must register for the event and submit an Event Release/Waiver of Liability. On-site registration will be available at City Hall , 201 S. Broadway in Spring Valley, on Friday, June 4th from 4:00-7:00 PM and the morning of the race from 6:30-7:30 AM. Participants are urged to register for the event online at the below link
All participants must also agree to abide by the most up-to-date Center for Disease Control (CDC) ‘s recommendations for preventing the spread of COVID-19, including social distancing, and will need to attest to having read the CDC’s guidance provided on the registration page.
Rules:
- The Spring Valley 100 is a self-supported race. You are responsible for yourself.
- Be a good citizen. Share the road. Police your own debris.
- All riders must wear a helmet; gloves are highly encouraged.
- We strongly discourage any chase vehicles from driving on the course during the event.
- No support vehicles following riders; absolutely no hand-up support is allowed; this is for all riders’ safety and enjoyment.
- The race takes place on open roads; all Minnesota road laws apply to all cyclists on the course.
For more information or questions about the Spring Valley 100 Gravel Race, the route, or equipment, please contact Paul Vogel at Pvogel3634@aol.com or call 440-829-2652.
Participants are encouraged to REGISTER HERE
We’ll provide the start and finish lines; the adventure in between is all you!
Is that 100k or 100 mi.?
The course as shown is 100 miles, not kilometers.
100 miles!
Is this the same route as the old Almanzo 100?
Yes, it is the same route.
Can we have some details on the course…feet of climbing, gravel vs road mix downloadable map?
Thanks
Maps and Cuesheet can be found HERE
Any places to buy food or fill water bottles along the route?
This is a self supported race, you are responsible for you…but yes, Forestville State Park at mile 67 is a rest area with water and modern restrooms. We also invite you to stay in Spring Valley and grab some food from the food truck or the local restaurants, and enjoy music in the park after the race.
Will there be any water stops? Thanks so much for hosting this again.
This is a self supported race, so you are responsible for you…but yes, Forestville State Park at mile 67 is the only official rest area with water and modern restrooms.
I noticed there is only one checkpoint listed – Forestville State Park. Will the other checkpoints from previous years also be included?
Forestville State Park at mile 67 is the only official rest area with water and modern restrooms. In previous years, fans have cheered their riders on at mile 40 at the Preston/Greenleafton Rd bridge and at mile 76 in Cherry Grove. There are no checkpoints where we are tracking progress.