We are pleased to announce a new gravel event, the Dusty Red Gravel Grinder, taking place on Sunday, August 21! The event, sponsored by Ted’s Bicycle Studio, will feature three different rides of varying length exploring the gravel of eastern Queens County. All rides start and end at Ted’s Bicycle Studio at 26 Hollis Avenue in Stratford. Lunch will be provided after the ride.

Loop 1: “The Big Dusty” is a 78 km ride to the Dromore region featuring the scenic, narrow red clay lanes that circle the Dromore hiking trails. You will also pass by the Spirit Spring on Dromore Road. This ride consists of a combination of gravel roads, paved roads, and the Confederation Trail (https://www.strava.com/routes/2882004440575389614). This ride rolls out at 9am and will have a feed station at the 43 km mark. Entry fee is $25.

Loop 2: “The Little Dusty” is a 36 km ride down the Confederation Trail to the Village Green and Klondike gravel roads in Lake Verde (https://www.strava.com/routes/2883759130556286910). This ride is mostly on the Confederation Trail or gravel roads with one short segment of pavement. This ride rolls out at 10am. Entry fee is $15

Loop 3: “The Mini Dusty” is a 17 km tour through the crushed gravel trails of Fullerton Park and the Confederation Trail (https://www.strava.com/routes/2980565564178850758). This ride rolls out at 11am. Entry fee is $15.

Advance registration is required (by August 19 at noon) via Zone4 at: https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=29496