_ The 2021 April Fools Gravel Camp 60 & 30 Mile:

Come out and enjoy the scenic gravel roads of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. We have another great weekend planned full of riding, racing, and partying in the woods. In past years we tackled 100,60 &30 mile courses to push ourselves and train for the DK200. This year we have a casual 30 mile group adventure ride & a 60 mile race route.   A drop-bag service will be provided mid-courses for both routes. (RIDE with GPS links will be provided soon.) FOR THE 30-MILE ADVENTURE RIDE:  Kona & Specialized are graciously providing a limited fleet of demo bikes for your enjoyment (FREE!).  Demo reservation information will be available soon. 

Your ticket price includes a light breakfast and evening meal in the Kenlake State Park Tennis Center, craft beer provided by Murray Ophthalmology.   We will wrap up the evening with some great give-aways & a raffle.  Our 2021 sponsors are: Kona bicycles, Specialized Bicycles, 3TExploro, Bianchi, Paceline, SRAM, ZIPP, KUAT, RBICI, Nuun, Lezyne, & WTB.  

Riders are encouraged to stay at the Kenlake State Park. 

Save 15% on your lodging at Ken Lake State Resort Park by calling in your reservation with the promo code : GearUpCycles
(270) 474-2211

https://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/kenlake/

30 mile adventure, gravel curious, dama ride link below:

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/30732776

60 mile race and adventure ride link below:

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/21402428 

 
Saturday, April 4, 2021
 
LOCATION: Aurora, KY US 42048 
TYPE: Bike Race, Bike Ride
 

 Operating Plan:

**********Links for course routes at bottom of page**********

April Fools Gravel Camp

2021 schedule

NOTICE TO ALL RIDERS!

Registration closes April 7th.  Please register early for the event so we can plan for the food.  

Friday April 9th
Check in at KenLake State park 

Evening meal on your own. Please consider one of the local eateries:  The Pond or The Brass Lantern. If you choose to drive 20 minutes southwest to Murray we enjoy Mugsy's Hideout, Jasmine thai & sushi, the Big Apple Café , Tap 216, Duncan’s & the Willow Bistro.

Saturday April 10th

7:00am Light breakfast at Ken Lake tennis center provide by KenLake Lodge.

7:30am packet pick up , tracking #'s

8:30am Bike check and riders meeting.

These are open courses.  All traffic laws & helmets must be utilized by all participants

9:00am 60 mile start.

9:30am 28.5 mile start.

3:00-4:00pm riders return, hot showers, dry clothes.

5:00pm evening buffet with libations

7:00pm sponsors prize raffle.

Sunday April 11th

Rise at your leisure. We suggest breakfast at the lodge.

Campground :

https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Kenlake+Campground/@36. 7725149,-88.1312168,2278m/ data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0: 0xffd678e496842e55!8m2!3d36. 7719091!4d-88.1381419

Food and beverage in Aurora, KY:

Aurora Landing

https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Aurora+Landing/@36. 7593744,-88.1374912,333m/data= !3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4! 1s0x887af82f783f8a49: 0x6bee00708c5f6109!8m2!3d36. 7594569!4d-88.1383646

The Pond

https://www.google.com/maps/ place/The+Pond+Restaurant/@36. 7735409,-88.1434385,1118m/ data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4! 1s0x887af78124a55ca7: 0x1943d19ed8e76c8f!8m2!3d36. 7754729!4d-88.1432274

Brass Lantern

https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Brass+Lantern/@36. 7770997,-88.147174,371m/data=! 3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0: 0xdd25dc331daa9fad!8m2!3d36. 7773669!4d-88.14673

Belew’s Dairy Bar

https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Belew's+Dairy+Bar/@36. 7770997,-88.147174,371m/data=! 3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0: 0x1c9fa9b744b467d3!8m2!3d36. 7792561!4d-88.1616941

Equipment, Food & Beverage Murray, Ky

GearUpCycles

https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Gear+Up+Cycles/@36. 6114768,-88.322954,606m/data=! 3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0: 0xd0da9032b0917630!8m2!3d36. 6100968!4d-88.3215923

Mugsy's Hideout

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mugsy's+Hideout/@36.6106892,-88.3025558,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x4d44015d58a969e7!8m2!3d36.6106892!4d-88.3025558

The Big Apple Cafe

https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Big+Apple+Cafe+Inc/@36. 6195538,-88.3112906,778m/data= !3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0: 0xc008862fa8787caa!8m2!3d36. 6185849!4d-88.3128282

Jasmine

https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Jasmine+Thai+Cuisine+ and+Sushi+Bar/@36.6195538,-88. 3112906,778m/data=!3m1!1e3! 4m5!3m4!1s0x0: 0x34bd6112e883d952!8m2!3d36. 618381!4d-88.3138719

Willow Bistro

https://www.google.com/maps/ place/The+Willow+Bistro/@36. 6114768,-88.322954,606m/data=! 3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0: 0x93c7287c1af49989!8m2!3d36. 6108482!4d-88.3215588

Tap 216

https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Tap+216/@36.6114768,-88. 322954,606m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5! 3m4!1s0x0:0x837d5f4dc4e2563f! 8m2!3d36.6122299!4d-88.3215373

Duncan’s

https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Duncan's+Cornerstone+ Cafe/@36.6742666,-88.2036774, 3738m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4! 1s0x0:0xe0cffc21f5e057cd!8m2! 3d36.6460391!4d-88.2164339

Important rider info:

The EVENT SPONSORS, ORGANIZERS, PROMOTERS, STAFF and anyone having anything to do with this event ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY OR WELL BEING. We cannot stress this strongly enough… YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU!

Each participant is considered to be on a private excursion and remains solely responsible for any accidents in which he or she may be involved. No responsibility can be accepted for participants becoming lost, stranded, injured… or worse.

Participants must conduct themselves at all times in a manner that will not bring discredit to themselves, or to the event.

Participants will be responsible for printing their own set of course maps and/or cue sheets prior to the event. These documents will be the rider’s primary means of navigation. In addition, the course may have a limited number of course markings to reassure participants they are on route. DO NOT RELY ON COURSE MARKINGS FOR NAVIGATION. USE THE MAP AND/OR CUE SHEETS!!! Participants may load the route into their GPS prior to the event, to assist in navigation

The courses will utilize a semi out and back format. Although some blacktop roads will be necessary from time to time, the vast majority of the course will be on gravel and dirt roads. Some of these roads receive little to no maintenance throughout the year and can be quite primitive in nature. In the event of inclement weather, gravel and dirt roads can become mud roads. Riders are therefore encouraged to prepare their bikes, their bodies, and their minds to be ready for any and all possible conditions.

Participants must wear a properly approved helmet while operating their bicycle.

Participants must obey all city, county, and state laws, and “Rules of the Road.”

Use your head. Watch for and yield to traffic. All roads are open to public traffic

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

We strongly recommend that each participant carry with them (on their body, or on their bike) every item on this list:

1. Cycling computer or GPS device.  (To track your mileage.)

2. Red tail light. (60+ mile course)

3. Front light. (60+ mile course)

4. Minimum of two liters of water or sports drink.

5. Two spare inner tubes.

6. Air pump or inflation system.

7. A cell phone to contact the “outside world” should you need help.

ADDITIONAL Supplies You Should SERIOUSLY Consider

1. A GPS system to communicate your exact location to support or rescue personnel in the event of an emergency.

2. Small rucksack / hydration pack

3. Waterproof / windproof jacket

4. Food – energy bars, gels, chocolate, etc.

5. Tire levers

6. Puncture repair kit

7. Chain tool

8. Allen wrench set

9. Spoke wrench

10. First aid kit

11. Chamois Butt’r

12. Chain lube

13. Cash, debit card or credit card. (To purchase food, water, supplies.)

IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911

60 mile race and adventure course

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/21402428 

30 mile adventure ride / Bianchi Damas ride

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/30732776