GOSH DARN GRAVEL GRINDER
The inaugural Gosh Darn Gravel Grinder is more than just a gravel ride. It's about the community that surrounds it. You'll also get to ride the best gosh darn dirt roads of Middle Tennessee.
Sign up for the Camp/Ride and you'll enjoy a night with other riders and receive an incredible meal from the chef at Rudie's Seafood and Sausage. You will not be disappointed.
We'll likely go for some short exploration rides that night too.
The next day is all about the pain cave. Push yourself to the limit, riding through all sorts of terrain and roads. From Lyles to Bucksnort and back you'll hit every incredible road you never knew existed.
This is a self-supported ride. Come prepared.
All riders will receive a cue sheet, t-shirt and patch for participation. Make it to the podium and you'll get even more.
TO CAMP OR NOT TO CAMP
EVERYBODY:
T-Shirt
Patch
1 Raffle Ticket
Post Ride Meal (provided by Rudies)
CAMPERS (We like to think of campers as VIP):
Night Ride
Incredible Dinner (provided by Rudies)
1 Extra Raffle Ticket
10% off Camping Supplies at both Cumberland Transit locations (just show your registration confirmation)
Camp Site
Adult Beverages
A Warm Fire
Friends
ROUTE DETAILS AND SCHEDULE
You will receive GPX file 24hrs before the race. You will receive a physical cue sheet at registration.
The event is capped at 100 racers.
Riders will be treated to some of the best gravel roads Middle TN has to offer. We can't believe some of these are even considered roads.
There will be two aid stations on the route. They will each have some water, food, first aid and mechanical support staff. Please do not rely on these aid stations. We are still considering this event as a self supported ride. Come well prepared.
If you are camping, please bring everything you need including breakfast. We will have small items to eat for breakfast but we don't want to dictate what you eat before the ride.
Also...
#1. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE EXTREME DIFFICULT OF THIS EVENT. You will say GOSH and DARN more than once.
#2. You will get a raffle ticket for super rad prizes. You'll get two if you're a camper. (We like to think of campers as VIP)
#3. All roads in the Gosh Darn Gravel Grinder will be OPEN to vehicle traffic. Please use common sense. Stay to the right. Do not cut corners. Pass with care. Ride single file.
#4. RIDERS MUST WEAR THEIR HELMETS AT ALL TIMES WHILE RIDING.
#5. All riders front and rear lights during the Gosh Darn Gravel Grinder.
#6. NO REFUNDS. Sorry! If you have someone that wants to ride in your place, contact us and we can *likely* transfer your registration.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM ASSUMING RISKS, AND AGREEING TO INDEMNIFY, NOT TO SUE
AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY THE ORGANIZER OF THIS EVENT, GOSH DARN GRAVEL GRINDER, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS, CLUBS, SPONSORS, PROMOTERS AND
AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY “RELEASED PARTIES”), AND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS. THIS RELEASE IS
A CONTRACT WITH LEGAL AND BINDING CONSEQUENCES AND IT APPLIES TO ALL RACES AND ACTIVITIES ENTERED AT THE
EVENT, REGARDLESS WHETHER OR NOT LISTED ABOVE. I HAVE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING, AND I UNDERSTAND
WHAT IT MEANS AND WHAT I AM AGREEING TO BY SIGNING.
I AM AWARE THAT THESE ACTIVITIES ARE HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES AND THAT I COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN
KILLED. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED, AND
AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER THOSE RISKS ARE
KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.
In consideration of my entry and of my own free will, I, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators,
forever waive, release, and give up any claims, demands, liability damages, costs, and expenses of any kind
whatsoever, including personal injuries to me or wrongful death, against RELEASED PARTIES, caused in whole or in
part by my or others negligence or other fault of the parties or persons. I HEREBY WAIVE RELEASE DISCHARGE
HOLD HARMLESS and agree not to sue and indemnify the sponsors of this event, the organizers and any
promoting organizations, property owners, law enforcement agencies, all public entities, special districts, and
properties and their respective agents, officials, through or by which the events will be held (collectively, the
“Released Parties”) FROM ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND CLAIMS INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE RELEASED
PARTIES’ OWN NEGLIGENCE.
I am aware of the potential natural or unnatural hazards and that there is no medical insurance for this event. As
an express condition of being permitted to participate in this event, I represent that I have observed races of the
type I now seek to participate in and have had the opportunity to inspect the race course, racing surfaces, access
roads, trail markings, barriers or lack thereof, lighting or lack thereof and weather conditions. Whether or not I
have exercised the foregoing opportunity, I further understand and accept that each of the foregoing conditions,
as well as the contestants, participants and spectators pose a danger to me. I know, fully appreciate, and
understand the scope, nature and extent of the risks involved in bicycle racing.
I understand that by signing this document I am releasing the “Released Parties” from any and all liability.
Additionally I understand that I may be photographed or video taped by private persons, news and/or other
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