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Home My WebLink AboutGRiT introGRAVEL RIDE IN TENANAWAY 2022 OVERVIEW EXEC SUMMARY •Off Camber Productions (OCP) is proposing a one-day organized gravel ride in & around the Teanaway on July 10th. •The working name is Gravel Ride in Teanaway (GRiT) –Four course offerings (S,M,L,XL) based on distance •The event to start and finish in Cle Elum •Number of participants would number ~300 in the first year •OCP would like to partner with public and private stakeholders to create this experience for riders while bringing visits, business, and exposure the Cle Elum / Roslyn area –Within 5 years OCP would like to grow GRiT to become a premier / destination event with significant economic benefits for the local area TOPICS •Introduction •Event overview •Course details •Aid stations •Safety plan •Summar y INTRO: ABOUT OCP •Creating in 2021 to promote unpaved / off-road events and racing –Combination of two existing race series –Decades of race and event experience •Currently running two race series –Wednesday Night Worlds : 16 XC MTB races from April to August near SeaTac airport –MFG cyclocross : 6 cyclocross races (Sept –Dec) in/around Seattle metro area operating since 2009 •Strategic plan to create additional events (gravel and MTB) in the central Cascades •More info about us at https://offcamber.bike INTRO: GRAVEL RIDING? •Typically described as riding a drop-bar bike on unpaved roads and trails –Bikes can be used on and off road (unlike road or mtb bikes) –access to more terrain –Tires tend to be wider than normal road bike –Since routes can be remote, riders carry gear to be self-supported •The fastest growing segment of recreational cycling for two main reasons –Fewer interactions with motorized vehicles –Greater access to unique and scenic areas •Participants tend to be middle and upper income –willing to spend and travel to events •Gravel event vibe –Many new events springing up across the nation –These are more relaxed and inclusive than classic road race events (ex Tour de France) –Some participants want to compare themselves to others while just want to complete the ride INTRO: WHY TEANAWAY? •This region has several unique characteristics –Amazing views of the Stewart range –Beautiful slick rocks and hoodoos –Extended climbs on dirt roads •Already popular with the gravel and MTB communities •Proximity to Seattle metro area –Large population of local cyclists –Good transportation options for out-of-town visitors •Tourist infrastructure –Food, beverage, and lodging options in Cle Elum and Roslyn –Other local draws (hiking, mountains, lakes, golf, etc) EVENT OVERVIEW •Goals : –Provide an event in a unique location that will draw riders from Seattle and beyond –Build a foundation for growth into a premier event in the next 5 years •Event overview -PROPOSED –Saturday 7/9 : Prep day •MTB event in Roslyn •Race packet pickup : 5-7 at Dru Bru –Sunday 7/10 : Event day •700 : L and XL start •800 : S and M start •12:00 : First finishers expected from S and M events •6:00 : post ride events (Dru Bru) •Courses –Details next slides –Out and back loops from Cle Elum travelling through the ridge and Teanaway –Short, Medium, Large, and XL course offerings •Only Large and XL use FS and Kittitas Co land/roads –Open to existing traffic –no road closures so riders must obey all traffic laws –Riders will self-support –no motorized vehicles –Minimal amounts of paved roads RIDE START •There will be two start times –Longer courses (L & XL) participants with start at 8am –Shorter courses (S & M) participants will start at 9am •The participant will travel from Dru Bru to the start of the dirt roads –3rd St to N. Oaks to 5th St to 6th St to Summit View –See maps •It is about 2 miles from Dru Bru to the turn off Summit View –Riders will be on the road less than 10 minutes •Safety considerations –Riders will obey traffic laws –There will with a lead car to guide riders –Streets can remain open –EMTs at start/finish area RIDE FINISH •Ride finish at Dru Bru •Same streets at ride start –in reverse order •Riders will be returning 2-8 hours after their start time depending on course length –At this point,they will be by themselves or in small groups –No need for street closures or traffic control –All riders will follow traffic laws •There will be several small popup tents and a small timing structure •There will be a small PA system to announce rider’s finishes and play music ROUTE DETAILS -S •Vibe : Hard, but not too hard •Shorter course, but plenty of climbing •Two view spots •Course links •https://www.strava.com/routes/2934269257452452546 •Approx. distance : 51km / 32 miles •Vertical gain: 1500m / 5000’ •Land ownership (outside of start/finish seg) •TNC ROUTE DETAILS -M •Vibe : A worthy day in the Teanaway •Builds on S course •Adds loop in TCF with tough climb! •Two view spots •Segments used •https://www.strava.com/routes/2934270914989111 728 •Approx. distance : 68km / 42 miles •Vertical gain: 2000m / 6600’ •Land ownership (outside of start/finish seg) •TNC •TCF ROUTE DETAILS -L •Vibe : You are going to feel this tomorrow •Longer loop using some FS land (different permit and costs) •Two view spots •Segment details: •https://www.strava.com/routes/2934272924601848300 •Approx. distance : 81km / 51 miles •Vertical gain: 2100m / 6900’ •Land ownership (outside of start/finish seg) •TNC •TCF •USFS ROUTE DETAILS -XL •Vibe : This is going to hurt -a lot •Adds the Red Top sector to L course •Three+ view spots •Segment details: •https://www.strava.com/routes/2934273287279845058 •Approx. distance : 115km / 71 miles •Vertical gain: 3150m / 10,300’ •Land ownership (outside of start/finish seg) •TNC •TCF •USFS AID STATIONS ON COURSE •There will be 3 aid stations on the course –Location details to follow –Exact location to be determined by ride organizer and land manager •Each will have –2 porta-potties (if location supports this) –Pop -up tent with various food and drink options for rider –Medical support –Bike repair support –Garbage collection •The footprint will be ~3 parking spaces –The idea is to drive in with 2 vehicles and all supplies / people AID STATION –CORRAL CREEK •For all courses •Location details –47.29949587426489, - 121.05406943450836 –~27km in •On TNC land –Depending on getting vehicle access AID STATION –WEST FORK •For M, L, XL courses –L :64km –XL : 97km –M : 50km •Location details –47.25981442257694, - 120.90488069157182 –On TCF land •Last stop before climb back up ridge –About 20km from finish AID STATION –29 PINES •Location details –47.334255745781434, -120.85677496890861 –On TCF land •For L and XL course •53km on course SAFETY PLANS •Traffic control if at the start of the course –By the time riders reach any paved roads in the Teanaway,they will be single or in small groups. –The course will be open to all permitted vehicle traffic so riders must obey all road rules •There are numerous bail out points on all courses –these will be detailed in the rider packet –Salmon le Sac road (all courses) –Middle Fork rd (M, L, XL) –West Fork rd (L, XL) –North Fork rd (L, XL) –Blue Creek Rd (XL) •GPX (directions) course descriptions with escape routes will be provided for all courses •Kittitas Co Sheriff/SAR will be given details and asked for inputs –Ride Director (Erik Olson) has extensive Search and Rescue experience •Riders for L and XL will be suggested to –Carry an emergency locator beacon (ELB) –Help any stranded riders •L and XL riders will be time checkpointed at 29 Pine aid station –If they miss the time cut, they won’t be allowed to continue •Each aid station will be able to ferry riders out in case they can’t continue SUMMARY •The Cle Elum and Teanaway area offers a unique experience for riders •Off Camber is dedicated to creating a challenging and safe event that will be beneficial to the local community and stakeholders •Gravel events are very popular with the cycling community and growing quickly •We are excited about the opportunity to create (over time) a premier cycling event in the Teanaway LONGER TERM VISION •Within 5 years, OCP would like GRiT to become a “premier” bike event like Gravel Unbound, SBT GRVT, or Leadville 100 –This could have large positive economic impacts for the region •Multi-day event with MTB and Gravel options •Locally led rider expo (2 or 3 nights) with local food, beer, music, and vendors –OCP will bring the people, the local businesses can make the money •Increased number of participants with national recognition •Side events that highlight the unique nature of the Roslyn / Cle Elum area WHAT DOES A PREMIER EVENT LOOK LIKE? •Two days typically –Day 1 : Packet pickup and food –Day 2 : Ride and post-ride festival & awards •Expo / Festival –Opportunities for local food and beverage vendors to sell to participants and spectators –Local shops can sell goods / services / etc •Host location is key –Natural scenery –Access to courses –Lodging options –Access to rider population (local and travelers) OTHER PREMIER EVENTS •Lost and Found (https://lostandfoundbikeride.com/) –Portola, Ca •Barry-Roubaix (https://barry-roubaix.com/) Hastings, MI •Belgian Waffle (https://belgianwaffleride.bike/) (CA, KS, NC, UT) •SBT GRVL (https://sbtgrvl.com/) (CO) •Gravel Unbound (https://www.unboundgravel.com/) (KS) NOTABLE VIEWS •View road (Main Ridge Rd) •Red Top Mtn (XL ride only) •Sandstone creek rock •Others? WHAT DO WE NEED TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN •Permitted access to routes on public and private lands for cyclists •The ability to put up temporary signs (directions) at selected intersections where allowed by permit process •Support from local businesses and government •Suggestions and feedback WHAT WE AREN’T ASKING FOR •Modifications to any roads, trails, signs, or structures •Access to any structures •Motorized vehicle access