When Sat, Apr 18, 10am -5pm Source BikeReg link Calendar iCal Download Description State 9 Racing presents to you the Pavement Ends gravel bike race and ride. Registration includes post race meal inside the Pats Peak Ski Area lodge, professional timing, an awesome marked course and a hell of a good time. Course will be revealed as we get closer to the race. Expect 40-50 miles of gravel and some class VI roads. Expect 4,000' or more elevation. We've added Pavement Ends light. This category is geared towards those that may not have trained as much as they would have liked to over the winter or those that are new to gravel. Online registration only. No day of registration. Our food vendor requires a head count by --- at Noon. We cannot guarantee there will be an included meal for you if you register after --- at noon! No annual or one day USA Cycling licenses required. There will be a stocked aid station at mile 20 for both the long and short course. Fortified Insurance will have waffles, real maple syrup (while supplies last) and Ryno Power hydration fuel. The course will have arrows but we recommend GPS self navigation as well. T-shirts must be ordered by --- What is the best bike for this race? A gravel bike with either file tread tires or mixed knobs. The second best bike for this race would be a fully rigid or hard tail mountain bike. Be prepared for any type of conditions in early April. Podiums will go 5 deep and take place on the lodge deck. Podiums will take place about an hour after we have all 20 podium finishers cross the finish line. Podiums include medals, cash for top 3, prizes and overall winner trophies.