Our 4th 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 23rd between 7:00am – 9am, from Chautauqua Park in Fairfield, Iowa. 

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

Routes will be released on August 29th. Rain routes released same day! Check back!

What’s Included in Your Registration:

• Swag Bag - goodies for your enjoyment the day of the ride as well as a reminder of the fun adventure.
• 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 at  the scenic Chautauqua Park and ending at the beautiful Walton Club! Lots of gravel to grind on and a premier place to host.

HERE ARE THE ROUTES!!!

30 miler: Mr. Grinder - A bike ride in Fairfield, IA (ridewithgps.com)

60 miler: Harvest Rush - A bike ride in Fairfield, IA (ridewithgps.com)

120 miler: Gut Punch - A bike ride in Fairfield, IA (ridewithgps.com)

****Rain Routes****

30 miler: Mr. Grinder, Rain Route - A bike ride in Fairfield, IA (ridewithgps.com)

60 miler: Harvest Rush, Rain Route - A bike ride in Fairfield, IA (ridewithgps.com)

120 miler: Gut Punch, Rain Route - A bike ride in Fairfield, IA (ridewithgps.com)

$1,000 Cash for winner of 120 mile race! And a free meal at the end :-)

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

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

Order your one of a kind jersey: 

https://bikeragsapparel.com/collections/the-ride-harvest-rush

Things to Bring

• Helmet
• Bike lights aka flashers
• 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.

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.