"The Quick and The Dead" - A Mt. Davis Gravel Grinder is a gravel road bicycle race from Meyersdale Pennsylvania. It will take you up and over the highest point in the State, Mt. 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)?
This is a Nonprofit event with all of the proceeds going to the Local Volunteer Fire Departments of Somerset County that support the local Townships and Boroughs along the course. The venue will be held at the Somerset County Fairgrounds in Meyersdale, PA. Food & Entertainment will follow the race event. The Meyersdale VFD will be receiving the largest percentage of the proceeds for hosting the event.
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. The proceeds from this charitable event will be distributed to volunteer fire departments that serve Somerset County.
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. The proceeds from this charitable event will be distributed to volunteer fire departments that serve Somerset County.
Klondike Road
Routes:
- Quick Course – 36 miles with 4,000’ AVF.
- Mid-Course – 56 miles with 6’300 AVF. 12 gravel sectors and 5 category climbs.
- Long Course – 75 miles with 8’500 AVF. 16 gravel sectors, 8 category climbs.
Register (opens 3-29-26) above on the dropdown button.
$25 price increase on May 1st.
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- The Race Route is open to all traffic. This means “Don’t do anything stupid”.
- (Long Course Racers may come upon Amish buggies after AS2 descending the South Wolf Rock Road and 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 the 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.
- Cut Off Time for Long Course racers. If you are not at AS2 by 3:30 PM you will be DQ and directed to take the Mid-Course back to the venue, no if’s and’s or but’s about it! We cannot have volunteers out there all day. For anyone that has DQ or is a DNF please do not cross the Finish Line and let the timer know.
- Cell phone service is limited on this racecourse
- Happy Trails!
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