WoodChippr Gravel Fondo

Event Overview

The WoodChippr is a mostly gravel event with 3 different distances. Distances and courses are TBD, they will range between 30-130 miles.

Routes

• 2026 WoodChippr Short: TBD
• 2026 WoodChippr Medium: TBD
• 2026 WoodChippr Long: TBD

The Short Course will be marked with signs to guide you along the route. If you would like to have a queue sheet for any distance, you can do so by printing the route from RideWithGPS. Else you can navigate from your bike computer or phone. We will release the routes prior to each race as well.

Safety Requirements

• Helmet: Wearing a helmet is required.
• Lights: Rear light and headlight on your bike are recommended: these roads are open to the public.
• Headphones: Wearing headphones is discouraged.

Self-Support and Refueling

This event is an effort of our 501c3 club to carry forward the tradition of a gravel event in the area this time of year, which had prior been the END-CHIP, now retired.

• Self-Supported: As with many gravel events, this will be self-supported.
• Refueling Opportunities: For the 2 longer distances, there will be opportunities to refuel and get water at some small town(s) where you can purchase food/drink from convenience store and/or locations where you will be able to get water.

Ride Format

• Gravel Ride: Traditionally this event has been a gravel ride, and we want to maintain that format for those who’d like to participate in a ride.
• Time Window: There will be a time window to start your ride. See the time windows in each distance.
• Mass Start: For those that would like a mass start with others and/or compete and race against others with a set start time for their event.

Awards and Considerations

• Podium Awards: Podium awards will be provided for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (men's and women's) for mass start participants for each category.
• Elevation: NOTE: This area has elevation: you'll see this in the course maps.
• Hydration Needs: Take these into consideration with your time and your hydration and fueling needs.
• Recommended Supplies: We recommend you bring one more bottle of water and additional nutrition, beyond what you think you'll need.

Event Details

Date: 2026-09-19

Location: Hawley Baseball/Softball Complex, 1st St, Hawley, MN 56549, Hawley, MN

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