_ The 2022 April Fools Gravel Camp 60 & 30 Mile:

RIDERS!  April Fools Gravel Camp 2022 has been organized in order to allow a gravel adventure on the scenic gravel roads of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, while complying with potential KY/USFS COVID-19 regulations and restrictions.  This year we have a casual 30 mile (27.7 mile) adventure ride & a 60 mile adventure route. Your ticket price includes a light breakfast and midday meal in the Kenlake State Park Tennis Center, maintained trails, bike check and SAG service, party zone, plus a swag bag & to-go nutritionals for your ride. All riders are automatically entered to win extra swag.  PLUS, we will be raffling a 2022 complete Specialized Bike. Our 2022 sponsors are: SPECIALIZED BICYCLES, KUAT, RBICI, NUUN, Brooks England, Lezyne, & WTB. 

1. Like 2021, there will be be Strava segments available.  If you want a chance at the KOM/QOMs of this ride, then give this segment a go!  https://strava.app.link/RJX2zylSJeb

2. The routes will be marked and there will be a mass group start. 9AM (60 mile) & 10AM (30MILES). You will be encouraged to download GPS route info (RIDE with GPS links are provided below). 
3.  There will be AID STATIONS along the routes, and roaming party vans.  TO-GO nutritionals will be provided at the morning check-in for you to pack for your ride.  There WILL be a SAG vehicle if needed.

BACK FOR 2022! ONLY FOR THE 30-MILE ADVENTURE RIDE: Specialized is graciously providing a limited fleet of demo bikes for your enjoyment (FREE!). Demo reservation information will be available soon.

NOTICE TO ALL RIDERS! Registration closes April 7th.  Please register early for the event so we can plan for the food. 

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RAFFLE: 
 Instead of our traditional frame give away, we have partnered with Specialized Bicycles to give a complete 2022 SPECIALIZED bike to one lucky participant.  Tickets are $10; you may purchase as many as you like. Tickets can be purchased with your entry fee, or CASH ONLY at the event. Raffle winner will be chosen during the ride, ready to pick up after.  

LODGING:
KenLake lodge WILL BE available for lodge rooms &/or cabins.  Call the number below & let them know that you are with the Gravel Camp ride.
(270) 474-2211
https://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/kenlake/

We have approximately 20 sites blocked off for camping around the top near the bathrooms like the first year.  We will offer a $30 special for Friday and Saturday night which is $10 off around a 20% discount.  Have any interested parties call the park at 270-474-2211 and ask for Jesse and he will get them sorted, or email at

[email protected]

Area Hotels:

Early American                                       270-474-2000  Gear up has a 10 room Block

Aurora’s Kentucky Lake Cottages          270-474-8000

Fin and Feather Resort                           270-474-2351

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ROUTE LINKS:
30 mile adventure, gravel curious, Women's Cycle ride link below:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35518155

60 mile adventure ride link below:
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/21402428

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SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH:
Evening meal on your own. Please consider one of the local Aurora eateries:  The Pond, The Brass Lantern or Belew's Dairy Bar (if open, seasonal). If you choose to drive 20 minutes southwest to Murray we enjoy Mugsy's Hideout, Jasmine thai & sushi, the Big Apple Café, Tap 216, The Willow Bistro, & Rudy's on the Square.  Always check ahead with restaurants or their social media.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH:

8:00am - 9:30am: Grab-n-go light breakfast at Kenlake Tennis Center, packet pick-up, sign in & bike check.  
8:00am:  Demo vans open (ONLY FOR 30 MILE RIDERS) 
9:00am:  60 mile mass start.
10:00am: 30 (27.7) mile mass start. 
1:00 - 4:00pm: Boxed lunch provided at Tennis Center. Riders are free to take their meal to-go, or to eat in the Tennis Center (or outside of course).  Restrooms & showers will be available.  

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ADDITIONAL LINKS & INFO:

Campground:
Kenlake Campground
https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Kenlake+Campground/@36.%207725149,-88.1312168,2278m/%20data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:%200xffd678e496842e55!8m2!3d36.%207719091!4d-88.1381419

Food and beverage in Aurora, KY: 

Aurora's Landing
https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Aurora+Landing/@36.%207593744,-88.1374912,333m/data=%20!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!%201s0x887af82f783f8a49:%200x6bee00708c5f6109!8m2!3d36.%207594569!4d-88.1383646

The Pond
https://www.google.com/maps/ place/The+Pond+Restaurant/@36.%207735409,-88.1434385,1118m/%20data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!%201s0x887af78124a55ca7:%200x1943d19ed8e76c8f!8m2!3d36.%207754729!4d-88.1432274

Belew's Dairy Bar
https://www.facebook.com/BelewsDairyBar/

Equipment, Food & Beverage Murray, Ky:
Gear Up Cycles
https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Gear+Up+Cycles/@36.%206114768,-88.322954,606m/data=!%203m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:%200xd0da9032b0917630!8m2!3d36.%206100968!4d-88.3215923

Mugsy's Hideout
https://www.mugsyshideoutmurrayky.com/

The Big Apple Cafe
https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Big+Apple+Cafe+Inc/@36.%206195538,-88.3112906,778m/data=%20!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:%200xc008862fa8787caa!8m2!3d36.%206185849!4d-88.3128282

Jasmine
https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Jasmine+Thai+Cuisine+%20and+Sushi+Bar/@36.6195538,-88.%203112906,778m/data=!3m1!1e3!%204m5!3m4!1s0x0:%200x34bd6112e883d952!8m2!3d36.%20618381!4d-88.3138719

The Willow Bistro
https://www.google.com/maps/ place/The+Willow+Bistro/@36.%206114768,-88.322954,606m/data=!%203m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:%200x93c7287c1af49989!8m2!3d36.%206108482!4d-88.3215588

TAP 216
https://www.google.com/maps/ place/Tap+216/@36.6114768,-88.%20322954,606m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!%203m4!1s0x0:0x837d5f4dc4e2563f!%208m2!3d36.6122299!4d-88.3215373

Rudy's on the Square
https://rudysonthesquare.com/

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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 WILL HAVE LIMITED markings to reassure participants they are on route. DO NOT RELY ONLY ON COURSE MARKINGS FOR NAVIGATION. USE THE MAP AND/OR CUE SHEETS!!! Participants ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO 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 / Women's Cycling ride

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/30732776

 
Up for a challenge? Give this segment a go! 

https://strava.app.link/RJX2zylSJeb