Harvest Rush Gravel Grinder

Our 3rd Annual ‘Harvest Rush Gravel Grinder’ features the backroads of Jefferson County in SE Iowa, where we have more dirt roads than any neighboring county.

Win $1,000 CASH as the top male or female rider in the 120-mile race!!

You will roll out on Saturday, September 24th between 7:00 am – 9 am, from Fishback and Stephenson Cider House in Fairfield, Iowa. 

You can expect 3 different route options to fit any type of rider, from beginner to aficionado. 

What’s Included in Your Registration:

• SAG Support – if you break down or just can’t finish the route call our SAG team and they will come rescue you.
• Water & Snack Stations – there will be a few water and snack stations along each route to help you refuel to keep going.
• NOTE BEFORE REGISTERING: Helmets, lights, and flashers are mandatory and will be checked at the start.

You may register the day of, cash or card.

Join us in Fairfield, Iowa for an all-or-nothing, unsanctioned race with cash prizes for winners beginning and ending at a top-notch venue: Fishback & Stephenson Cider House! Lots of gravel to grind on and a premier place to host.

Short Route - Rain route:

Rain Route Harvest Rush - A bike ride in Jefferson County, IA (ridewithgps.com)

Medium Route - Rain route:

Rain Route Dirt Road Anthem - A bike ride in Jefferson County, IA (ridewithgps.com)

Money/ Long Route - Rain route:

Rain Route Dissident Aggressor - A bike ride in Jefferson County, IA (ridewithgps.com)

$1,000 Cash for winner of 120 mile race!

Prizes for winners of fun rides.
Swag bag for all registered riders.

Costs: $40 for fun rides or $95 for race

Things to Bring

• Helmet
• Bike lights aka flashers
• Your “Level B” Jersey if you bought one
• Water Bottles (more than one)
• Tools to fix a flat – We’ll have a SAG if needed.
• Garmin/ GPS Device – remember to download the map of your route, if you don’t have a GPS device we will have printed off cue sheets at the registration table

Want to Volunteer?

We are currently looking for individuals to help with set up/ tear down, running the registration table, being a SAG support vehicle, helping at the various checkpoint, etc. If you have time and what to help support this event.