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WILL YOU BE ON THE PODIUM OR IN THE PODIUM?
The Mt. Davis Gravel Grinder is back for the 5th consecutive year! This is a gravel road bicycle race in southwestern Pennsylvania. The course will take you up and over the highest point in the State, Mount Davis. Come for the challenge and stay for the fun! The name says it all. Will you be one of the Quick (fast) or one of the Dead (not so fast)?
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This is a Nonprofit event with all of the proceeds being distributed to the Local Volunteer Fire Departments of Somerset County that support the local Townships and Borough's along the course. The 2022 venue will be held at the Somerset County Fairgrounds in Meyersdale PA.
All fundraising is being done on behalf of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) - Mt. Davis Gravel Grinder Fund. CFA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. CFA registration and financial information are available from PA Dept. of State by calling 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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Hey All! Hope you are smart and safe! Stay tuned for updates. MDGG Date: Saturday, September 24th, 2022 Race Start: 9:30 AM Race Runs Rain Or Shine! All active military and vets get 50% off of online registration. Just get a hold of us on the website contact page and give a little info (ID) and we will send you the coupon. Both Long and Short Course Categories Cash and Prizes Men (U40) Men (40+) Men (50+) Men (60+) Women (U40) Women (40+) Women (50+) Women (60+) Single speed (All) Clydesdale 200 lb+ (All) Tandem E-Bike (Non-Competitive) GAP Ride Option (Non-Competitive) Refund/Transfer Policy:
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General Rules:
Race Weekend Timeline Friday 9/23/22 • Packet Pick up for the Out of Towners – 5 PM to 7 PM Saturday 9/24/22 • DIY Parking is at the venue. • Check-in and Drop Bags – 7 AM to 9 AM. • Volunteer Meeting – 8:30 AM • Pre-Race Meeting – 9:15 AM • Race Start – 9:30 AM Post Race • Shindig – 1:30 PM to 6 PM. We ask non-participants to donate in the boots (Fireman Boot/Food & Cowboy Boot/Beer). • Podiums-as they come in. Music by - TBD Important Information: • When you pick up your goody bag at check-in you will find your “Disposable Timing Chip” Seat Post #. The timing of the race is being provided by Falcon Race Timing. • Course Marking – Pavement arrows are White, Course Arrows are Blue (Both), Green (Long) and Orange (Short). Red XXX means “Cautious descending please, or Stop Ahead”! Yellow XXX means “Know your descending abilities”! • The Race Route is open to all traffic. This means “Don’t do anything stupid”. (Racers may come upon Amish buggies after AS3 while descending the South Wolf Rock Road and ascending back up to the Compton’s Mill/Mt. Davis Road intersection). Please be courteous! • The Course is being Marshalled by the Local VFD’s and by Volunteers. Please give them a Big Thank You as you fly by! Remember that they are all Volunteers. Treat this race as if you were out riding alone (Do not take it for granted that traffic will obey them!). Some intersections may not be flagged at all. • Do Not Litter! • Lights - If it’s crappy out, stick em on! • There will be SAG vehicles out on the course. If you need mechanical assistance or DNF, please be patient. They will get to you. We will also have a sweeper vehicle. This vehicle will follow the last racer while picking up signage. • First Aid – First Aid Kits will be stationed at the Aid Stations and any intersections the VFD’s are at. EMS and or VFD will be stationed at the summit of Mt. Davis and at the Race Venue. • If you come upon an injured racer, please assess the situation and report them to the nearest Volunteer. • Cell phone service is limited on this racecourse. Aid Stations: Please Plan Accordingly! 4 Fully Stocked Aid Station: (With First Aid & Hammer Nutrition to get you through) Swag: Free T-Shirts to the first 100 registered and all Pre-Registered Racers get Ceramic Campfire Coffee Cups. • T-Shirts (2022 while they last) - $15 (Past T's - $5) • KLVN Coffee Mugs - $8 • Hats - $20/Buffs - $10 Purse and Prizes: • QOM & KOM Prize Brought to you by Waxwing Cycles -$100 each goes out to the first female and male to summit Mt. Davis. This happens at mile 28 after climbing 4'00 AVF (OUCH!). The deal is this, for you to receive this prize you must finish the race. If you DNF then it is forfeited to the next racer that crosses the line. • Another $200 each will be awarded to the fastest female and male who cross the finish line. Could be a big day for someone! • Category purse and prizes are yet TBT. Routes: • Courses – 74 miles with 8’500 AFV, 54 miles with 5,400 AFV and a Non-Competitive 50+ mile GAP ride option. https://www.mtdavisgravelgrinder.com/routes.html For more information please go to the MDGG website or FB page. https://www.mtdavisgravelgrinder.com https://www.facebook.com/Mt.DavisGravelGrind…/notifications/ Mt. Davis Gravel Grinder Fund Supplemental COVID-19 Safety Plan (Subject to change in 2022) Mt. Davis Gravel Grinder Fund assures that all participants, spectators, and volunteers will be safe during the event by following the PA Department of Health and CDC guidelines for COVID-19. The below mitigation plan will be incorporated along with the race safety plan that has already been implemented. Pre- Race • At the venue, it is encouraged that participants, volunteers, family, and friends wear a face covering while within six feet of another individual. • Hand sanitizer will be provided at numerous locations at the venue including porta johns. • Prior to the race, attendees will be required to complete a form certifying that they have not experienced symptoms of fever, fatigue, difficulty in breathing, dry cough, or any other symptoms relating to COVID-19 within the last 14 days; that neither they nor any members of their household have been outside of the United States in the 30 days prior to the race; and that they have neither been diagnosed with nor infected with the COVID-19 virus and to the best of their knowledge, have not been exposed to anyone who has tested positive for the COVID -19 virus in the past 30 days. They will also be asked to sign the waiver form. Race Start • The race will be a mass start (all at once start). Racers are encouraged to wear a face-covering at this time. Race • When racers stop at the aid (feed) stations, they are encouraged to cover up while within six feet of another racer, volunteer, or spectator. • Hand sanitizer will be provided at the aid stations for all participants, volunteers, and spectators to use. • All volunteers at the aid station or on the racecourse are encouraged to wear a face covering while within six feet of another individual and they must wear gloves while preparing and maintaining the aid station. • If racers need support along the racecourse or assistance getting back to the race venue they are encouraged to have a face cover on while within six feet of another individual. Volunteers are encouraged to wear a face cover and gloves while within six feet of the participant. • All race assistance vehicles (SAG) will have hand sanitizer for all participants and volunteers to use. Post-Race • At the venue, it will be encouraged that all participants, volunteers, family, and friends wear a face covering while within six feet of another individual. • Hand sanitizer will be provided at numerous locations at the venue including porta johns. Additional Resources • CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html • PA Dept. of Health: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx Happy Trails! See you at the Race, Dan Manges MDGG 240-574-9288
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