Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder

Event Overview

The Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder (FDGG) is “the must do spring cycling event in the Northeast.” To celebrate, we've added the Farmer's Granddaughter, a shortened route with no single track/ trail sections! Regardless of which course you ride, you'll be treated to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Northeast, with plenty of climbing, and plenty of fun descents to match. Named after the Chatham Brewery’s Rye IPA born and brewed in Columbia County in beautiful upstate New York, the ride offers a truly grand tour of northern Columbia County and surrounding areas.

Event Details

• Date: 2027-05-16
• Location: 182 Hudson Place, Chatham, NY 12037
• Start Times: 9:00 AM for both Farmer's Daughter and Farmer's Granddaughter
• More Information: BikeReg

Rider Benefits

• Swag: All riders, regardless of route receive FDGG Swag and a custom FDGG name plate
• Food: Great food and support along the way, and a meal at the finish
• Age Requirement: Riders 21 years or older receive a free pint of Chatham Brewery’s Farmer’s Daughter Rye IPA at the finish

Finish Food

This year your entry fee includes a full meal featuring chicken burritos cooked on site. We'll also have vegetarian and vegan meals available.

Camping Information

• Campsites: On-site camping for pop-ups, sprinter vans and tents at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, Saturday night (5/15/27). NO RV's.
• Facilities: Bathrooms available on premises
• Availability: 0 sites available

Course Descriptions

Farmer's Daughter

• Length: Approximately 63 miles long
• Climbing: About 6,000 feet of climbing
• Terrain: Almost entirely on dirt roads with some sections of off-road thrown in: 2 sections will be on single track trails.

The Farmer's Daughter route has 3 fully supported aid stations, portable toilets, and sweep vehicles. Be sure to carry some food and water as well as spare tubes, tools, and a pump. Be prepared for a challenging, but FUN ride!

Course Map: Course Map

Farmer's Granddaughter

• Length: Approximately 43 miles
• Climbing: 3,700 feet of climbing
• No Single Track: There are NO SINGLE TRACK TRAILS SECTIONS ON THIS ROUTE!
• Aid Stations: Riders will pass by 2 of the fully supported aid stations, including the Bountiful Bread aid station.

Course Map: Course Map

Additional Information

Proceeds from the Farmer’s Daughter Gravel Grinder will benefit many organizations in Columbia County, including the Columbia Land Conservancy, Performance Spaces for the 21st Century (PS21), Kinderhook Tri-Village Rotary Club, Crellin Park Pump Track in Chatham, NY, Regional Food Bank, and Youth MTB leagues.

Contact Information

For additional details and updates, please like our page on Facebook, the Farmer’s Daughter Gravel Grinder. You can also visit our website at www.farmersdaughtergravelgrinder.com.

If you still have questions, contact Andrew Ruiz at aruiz@nycap.rr.com.