Gravel Grinder hits the roads on Sunday
May 10, 2022 | By Waterbury RoundaboutThe Waterbury Area Trail Alliance holds its 14th Annual Gravel Grinder bike race this Sunday, May 15 in Waterbury, Stowe, Duxbury and Moretown.
More than 400 riders are registered to participate this year after scaled-back versions of the event the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While most of the entrants participate on bikes, the race also includes runners in the mix.
“It is an honor to welcome back our amazing community of cyclists and runners to this year's 14th Annual WATA Gravel Grinder,” the race announcement says. “The WATA crew is excited to be able to see riders and community members alike.”
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Map courtesy of WATA
Map courtesy of WATA
The traditional route is a 26-mile course in Waterbury with a loop through Stowe Hollow. The longer course adds in a loop in Moretown that connects through Duxbury for a total of 47 miles.
The Gravel Grinder is the mountain-biking group’s largest annual fundraiser with proceeds used for trail building and maintenance on Waterbury trails at Perry Hill and Little River State Park. The group also has long-term plans to link local trail networks.
The start and finish area is at Pilgrim Park in downtown Waterbury. The race starts at 8:30 a.m.
The race course map is posted online at waterburytrails.com. Race organizers encourage community members to come out to watch and cheer on cyclists and runners.