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Date: September 21, 2024
Event: Cotton Patch Gravel Grinder (Greenville Night Grinder)
Route Distances: 31, 42, 57 miles
About the Ride:
Greenville has a Gravel Grinder again! The Rotary Club of Greenville, who have managed the Road Rally of Cotton Patch Challenge for years, is adding 3 gravel distances to our event.
Here’s what to expect for Cotton Patch Gravel Grinder?
-Check in starts at 6:00 am on September 21st at Landon Winery at 2508 Lee St in Downtown Greenville.
-Ride starts at 7:30 am for all distances
-All distances go through the Sabine River bottom south of Greenville. A combination of gravel and hard surface with a small sandy section coming out of the bottom area.
-All distances have 1 common rest stop at the intersection of CR 3128 and CR 3115. This rest stop will also serve as the second stop for all routes because all routes loop back to this rest stop. For 57 Mile we have added a 2nd rest stop at the intersection of CR 1136 & CR 1142.
-SAG truck will be available near the first rest stop and will come equipped with air pumps.
-Streamlined check-in process with BikeReg via QR code.
-No stress with timed rides. This is a leisure ride. Come and just enjoy. Go as fast or slow as you like.
-SAG support closes at 2 pm. Not back? We’ll find you and give you a lift.
-Free items from local businesses- we will add a description as they come. See what is being offered so far here.
-Special hotel rates for overnighters. See what the options are here. We also have camp ground links.
-Rides of 31, 42, 57 miles
-Free parking all over downtown Greenville. Maps provided on the website cottonpatchchallenge.com.
-Helmets required.
-Rest stops stocked with water and Skratch Labs electrolyte drink.
-Plenty of room to gather post ride with others and share your experience with friends.
Numerous restaurants within walking distance of the ride start and end.
Location: 2404 Lee St, Greenville, TX 75401
Event Website: https://cottonpatchchallenge.com/
Registration Info: Online registration
Contact info: Katy Ridge | 903-456-3514
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