---------- ABOUT THE GRAVELERS GRALLY 2019 ----------
THE GRALLY IS BACK!!!
Gravelers Bicycle Group in collaboration with the non-profit organization "Pedal for HOPE", will host the GRAVELERS GRALLY 2019 - Gravel Grinder event in Southwest Miami Dade County, starting from BLACK POINT PARK & MARINA.
PICNIC: Make it a friends and family day: Groups, teams, friends and families are encouraged to enjoy Black Point Park green areas during and after the event. Bring your favorite picnic setup and enjoy this beautiful waterfront park right in front of the marina.
Minimum registration donation is $30 ($40 on day of event) and all proceeds will go to "Pedal for HOPE", a non-profit organization whose main focus is to provide school supplies to children in need.
Please note, Grally is not a race, it is designed to be fun and challenging ride, with the benefit of bringing light to our awesome bicycle gravel paths currently available to everyone in the area, no matter your riding level.
The morning of the event, their will be a check-in and registration area plus we will have a tent with bike mechanic and a breakfast tent with water, ice, fruits and a few treats. Throughout the ride OASIS style rest stops will be fully stocked with water, ice, fruits and a few treats.
< Helmet is Required, Ride safe! Ride smart! >
MOUNTAIN BIKES and GRAVEL BIKES are recommended. Fat Tire, CYCLOCROSS and some fat tire HYBRIDS are welcome. Inspect your bike prior to GRally. The terrain is rough and not suitable for road bikes. Ride at your own risk.
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FULL DETAILS:
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LOCATION START: BLACK POINT PARK & MARINA
24775 SW 87 Ave
Miami, Florida 33190
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PACK PICK-UP:
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Mack Cycle & Fitness
5995 Sunset Dr
South Miami, FL 33143
Thursday Oct. 17 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Saturday Oct. 19 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Get a *FREE Grally T-SHIRT during pack pick-up at Mack Cycle & Fitness.
*WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. IN PERSON. ID REQUIRED.
(T-Shirts and sizes are available in limited quantities and will be given on a first come, first serve basis during pack pick-up at Mack Cycle & Fitness.)
Mack Cycle will also be providing a special in-store discount for purchases during pack pick-up.
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DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE
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MORNING REGISTRATION and PACK PICK-UP from: 7:00 to 7:45 am
Participants meeting: 7:45 to 7:55 a.m.
Event START 44 MILES ROUTE: 8:00 am
Event START 22 MILES ROUTE: 8:15 am
Event END: 12 noon
Online Pre-Registration: $30 (minimum donation)
Day of Event Registration: $40 (minimum donation)
(All proceeds will go to "PEDAL for HOPE")
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*BURGER or HOT DOG, CHIPS and SOFT DRINK.
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We are grateful to have burgers* and hot dogs* donated by Isla del Encanto plus cooked and served by Delicious Catering Services. Thank you Isla del Encanto and Delicious Catering Services for your support to the 2019 Gravelers Grally. *ONE BURGER or HOT DOG, CHIPS and SOFT DRINK.
*WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. *ONE PER REGISTERED PARTICIPANT. *EVENT WRISTBAND REQUIRED.
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Prizes! Raffles! Giveaways! Food! will be available during the event courtesy of our supporters.
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REST STOPS:
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Featuring:
3 Oasis style fully stocked rest stops (44 miles route).
1 Oasis style fully stocked rest stops (22 miles route).
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ROUTE DISTANCE:
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44 miles - Recommended for experienced riders.
22 miles - Still a challenging and fun route for some intermediate and novice riders.
*Routes will split at first rest stop.
NOTE: Pick your distance wisely based on your ride ability.
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ROUTE SURFACE DESCRIPTION:
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A mixture of gravel, grass, coral, freshly laid gravel, double track fire roads and levee road.
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DISCLAIMER: Bicycle riding is an inherently dangerous sport. The responsibility for each riders safety, fitness and the soundness of his or her bicycle lies solely with each rider. Please pick your route according to your fitness level.