Welcome to the Homer Gravel Grinder! Join us for this fun, exciting and rider favorite gravel race due to its mostly flat and fast course on Saturday, August 24th at 8:00 am! The gravel race will start and end at the tranquil village of Homer, Ohio situated between Columbus and Cleveland, and a convenient venue from all parts of the state.

The rolling course features some stunning views of Ohio's country landscapes of Licking and Knox Counties that will test and challenge the beginner gravel cyclist to the most experienced.

Note: Event has a participation cap so register early!

KEY EVENT INFORMATION

Event Location: Northridge-Homer Ball Fields 1427 Homer Road NW, Homer, OH 43027

Main Parking: 1227 Homer Rd NE, Homer, OH 43027 **

Overflow Parking: Homer Ball Fields – off Simmons RD behind Fire Station **

** Note: There is no parking in Ballfield parking lots.

The entrance to the Main Parking will be off Homer Rd NE. The exit will be to South Street. If you finish early, remember that Homer Rd is an active part of the bike course to please use the South Street exit to OH-661.

Packet Pick-up: SATURDAY, August 24: 6:30 am – 7:45 am – Event Site

Packets will include your race number bib, official navigation cue sheets (See Attached), and twist ties for bib. All race bibs are placed flat on the front of handlebar. The race bib contains a foam timing device. Please do not remove it from the back of your bib. Also, please check to make certain a foam device is attached before starting your distance.

POST-EVENT CELEBRATION

One Love Café and Bike Shop will be providing post-event goodies. Each participant will receive a ticket after they finish which will can be redeemed for your choice of a:

• Protein Cake
• Baklava
• Smoothies (strawberry banana, wild berry, peach)
• Coffee items (Iced coffee, espresso, Iced Latte, Americano)

There will also be Gatorade, bottled water, Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic beer, and light snacks available.

AWARDS, DIVISIONS, SWAG & MORE

All finishers will receive an official custom Homer Gravel Grinder finisher's medal to display proudly.

Overall Finish Awards: The top 3 Overall Male, Female, and Non-Binary finishers in each distance (21, 30 & 60) race will receive a custom award to commemorate your finish. (Note: Recreational division not eligible for awards)

30 Mile & 60 Mile Age Division Awards: The top Male and Female division winners will receive a custom commemorative award. Division categories: Open, U19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Fat Bike division: Cyclists must have tires 3.8 inches (97 m) or larger. The Top overall male and female in the Fat Bike Division will receive a commemorative award celebrating their placement. All division participants will be timed.

Recreational division for non-competitive cyclists in the 21 and 30 mile distances. E-Bikes are permitted but must participate in the recreational division. There are no awards for this category.

Official Homer Gravel Grinder Event Shirt and Official Homer Gravel Grinder Hoodie are available for purchase in registration.

MYLAPS TIMING

All Homer Gravel Grinder cyclists will be timed by the MyLaps timing and scoring system, the leader in cycling timing around the Globe. Each cyclist will receive a bib tag plate to attach to their handlebars to capture their start and finish times. Live results will be displayed on large screen monitors at the race site.