Keuka Lake Gravel Classic

About The Race + RidePresented by Steuben Brewing Company, the Keuka Lake Gravel Classic will host hundreds of riders from all over the country as they traverse the challenging and scenic dirt roads of the Finger Lakes beer and wine country.The KLGC offers three course distances that will feature vistas and vineyards, soul-crushing climbs and gnarly descents. The routes offer fast hard racing for traditional elite and masters racers and exciting challenges for granfondo riders and new cyclists alike.Following the races, all riders are invited to celebrate at our after party featuring prizes, music, food, and the region's finest craft beverages at Steuben Brewing Company.About The CoursesJoin our Strava Club for course maps and race updates!The Comet, The Cascade and The Nugget courses begin at Steuben Brewing Company and wind through old vineyards, beautiful gravel roads and scenic mixed surface roads; All along the route catching glimpses of Keuka Lake.After a short warm up, riders climb the first of several challenging hills through one of the country's oldest wine regions. This epic climb, where there is sure to be a crowd of cheering locals, leads to the first ridge crest of the day before dropping into some seasonal roads.At this point in the ride, the course splits with The Cascade course riders getting some pavement relief before tackling some more rolling gravel roads.The Comet course riders are just beginning the challenges as they connect to the old Prattsburgh Gravel Classic course and race the beautiful Urbana State Forest. The Comet riders will then reconnect with The Cascade course for a series of rolling paved and dirt roads before making their way back to Steuben Brewing Company for the finish and after party. The Nugget course-This course will feature a lighter ride for those interested in gravel but aren't quite sure of their comfort level or maybe are recovering from an injury. The roads will be mixed surface roads and gravel with some rollers and flats to enjoy with one long descent. Leading out of the brewery we will head toward a section from the old Prattsburgh Rambler. The focus for this ride is to help grow the gravel community and bring people together. All proceeds from registration for The Nugget course will benefit a regional charity. This year's charitable donation will be going to Empowering People's Independence! EPI's mission is to “empower people with disabilities, neurological, and chronic health conditions to pursue the life of their choosing.” They offer comprehensive services across 22 counties in Upstate New York, including the Finger Lakes, Western NY, Southern Tier, and Central NY regions.About Steuben Brewing CompanyThe Finger Lakes best brewery, Steuben Brewing Company, offers incredible craft beers brewed with 100 % New York State ingredients in the heart of the region’s best riding and hiking terrain.Owner, Chad Zimar a life-long residents of Keuka Lake and advocate for the local cycling scene. Chad loves to share his passion for the outdoors as the brewery offers a cycling club and regular hiking adventures. Join them for a group ride and learn more about the brewery. Pedal For Pilsners Cycling ClubRace RulesViolations of any of the rules below could lead to being DQed! Promoter reserves the right to shift start times, change course layout, and combine fields based on safety issues and field sizes. Be sure to check your pre-race email for all final details before race day.All riders must wear a helmetAll courses are open to traffic so follow the rules of the road.Do not litter on course.Be cool to everyone: Course marshals, volunteers, other racers, spectators, locals etc. A lot of people work hard to put this together, help us continue it by being cool.You can race any bike you want (as long as it’s not an e-bike) but we recommend a gravel, mtb or cross bike. Road bikes are not advised.No e-bikes in the competitive field. Much of the gravel is rocky and loose with some big stones on descents. We recommend a wide tire of 38mm - 40 mm.Some people ride and some people race and that’s cool, but if you’re not going to race please line up towards the back of the field at the start line.Keep Fat Bikes Fat: bikes in the Fat Bike Division should have 3.8-inch tires or wider. Racers who enter a plus-sized mtb bikes will be DQed.The Nugget course is non-competitive and is a fundraiser for Empowering People's Independence! Donations can be made here and during registration checkout. All riders must follow the rules of the road at all times. Ebikes are legal in this field.