riders manifesto

This is not your average day on gravel.
Stay sharp. Stay focused. This course throws down technical terrain you won't find on most gravel routes. You'll be tested — mentally and physically.
If you're head-strong and leg-strong, you'll pass.
And you’ll be damn proud when you do. As you should be.

Navigation & Course Info

• Study your route ahead of time. Pay attention to Aid Stations, technical descents, singletrack entries, and more.

• All routes have signage at tricky intersections, turns, and all singletrack sectors.

• Gravel and single track sections and turns are marked — but please download the course just in case.

Road Crossings & Safety

To build what we believe are the best VG courses ever, we included a few small state highway crossings.
These are not closed roads — you must obey all traffic laws.
Blowing stop signs, cutting blind corners, or riding wide across the road cresting a climb is not just reckless — it puts others at risk.
We want you celebrating safely at the finish line — don’t ruin that for yourself or anyone else.

Course Etiquette

• Wave.

• Be courteous.

• Respect everyone on course — we don’t own these roads or trails.

• Village Gravel runs on the ethos: kindness, community, and respect.

• If that’s not your vibe, VG is not your place.
  If it is — you’re family.

Time Limit-We ask all riders to finish within 8 hours for safety and support reasons. Please plan accordingly.

What if I need to get picked up during the race?

Phoning a friend is the best option. There will be a sweep but you might be waiting a while and they might not have space for you and your bike.

If you DNF please email audra@villagegravel.com right away so we don’t send out a search party.

What about Podiums?

We will be celebrating podiums 3 deep for each distance/category, We reserve the right to combine categories due to lack of racers or make more categories if one group has a much larger representation.

Is camping available?

Yes, there is dispersed camping off of FS 171. Please be a steward of the land and leave it in better condition than when you arrived.

What can you tell me about parking?

There is limited parking inside the Village Camp. Event parking will be located in the area around the resort. Please follow parking signs and parking attendant's directions. Please be respectful of Village Camp Guests and don’t park in cabin or RV sites unless you are staying there.

Will there be snacks, (at aid stations)?

Yes, aid stations will be stocked with Skratch Hydration and Energy Chews (variety of flavors), Blanks Gel and Hydration Mix, Pretzels, Chips, Twizzlers, Gummies, Cookies, Bananas, and Pickles/Juice.  

What about post race food and bev?

Race packets include one beer ticket redeemable at the Wanderlust Brewery Tent and one hot dog/hamburger ticket redeemable at the grilling station.

Other options for food and beverage include “Not your Routine Poutine”, Rosa Mexicano” and the Village Camp Resort Bistro Bar.

A Variety of Rad Sponsor Awards will be handed out at a ceremony to take place after the finish of the 100.

Categories/awards include:

1st - 3rd place finisher (per distance/category)

100 Miler last place GRIT award - $200 Thunder Mountain Bikes gift card and a pair of Smith Optic Sunglasses

Most denim worn (during ride) - Squirrel Nut Butter Adventure Pack and Absolute Bike Shop Ripton Jorts

Best dirt “tan lines” - Zealios Sunscreen and Body Care Package (crowd vote)

Best “Outfit” (must wear during ride, and at ceremony) - Specialized Search Helmet (crowd vote)

Oldest and Youngest Rider - Specialized Search Helmet

Furthest traveled (to reach event) - Specialized Search Helmet

Most SnapSquash Selfies (Posted on IG) - Theragun Mini Recovery Tool donated by Elevated Care Impact AZ

Cry Later KOM/QOM (Strava account required) - Custom VG/Cry Later riding bag brought to you by Cry Later Supply.

Need something for the Kiddo’s to do while you are racing? Click here to register them for the Kid’s Camp.

Interested in participating in other challenging Gravel cycling events across the state, the chance to be crowned the “Arizona Gravel Series Champion”, and getting in on a raffle to win an ENVE MOG Frame? Then i recommend you check out the Arizona Gravel Series !