STE. GENEVIEVE – The StG Gravel Classic presented by Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is back for the second year!
After being voted one of the best gravel grinders in Missouri by the readers of Terrain Magazine, it’s back with a dustier and more epic event.
This year they’ve added a bigger pre-event packet pickup party, two new events, live music, and a few other surprises.
New for 2023
They’ve added two new events! To encourage the next generation of gravel grinders, they have added the Little Pebbles category, which features a 5.5 mile loop and is aimed at ages eight through 15. They believe that gravel grinders shouldn’t be limited to two wheels, so they’ve partnered with Big River Running and added a 5k walk/run.
On-Site Registration and Number Pick-Up
Registration will be available online only and closes at 7:45 am on the morning of the event. Registered riders may pick up their numbers at packet pickup the evening before or on the morning of the event.
– Packet Pickup –
Packet pickup takes place at Taste of Ste. Genevieve County on Saturday evening, April 15th, from 6 to 9 p.m..
“Taste of Ste. Genevieve County” is hosted by the Friends Foundation of Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. All funds raised support the Women’s Health Program and will be used to purchase a new ultrasound machine. Tickets start at $30, inviting participants to taste food and beverages from over 35 local restaurants, breweries and wineries. This event takes place at the Progress Sports Complex. You do not need to purchase a ticket to pick up your packet, but it’s the perfect way to load up some much-needed calories for the ride the following day.
Event Day Schedule
6:00 am – Registration and check-in opens
7:30 am staging for the three main routes. There will be an 8 am rolling group start led by a Ste Genevieve police escort. Once riders have been escorted to the gravel, they may ride at their own pace. The group start is not optional and is required by the City of Ste. Genevieve.
8:00 am staging for the Little Pebbles route. These riders will roll out with their parent or guardian at 8:30 am.
8:30 am staging for the 5K runners.
9:00 am 5k start
Awards Schedule
10:30 am – 5K awards
2:00 pm – 18 mile route awards
2:30 pm – 43 mile route awards
3:00 pm – 78 mile route awards
Timing and Awards
If you’re the competitive type: this ride will be chip timed so you can challenge yourself, your pals, or other participants in hopes of bringing home some fun prizes. The beauty of gravel cycling is that it is as competitive as each rider chooses. Categories will be created based on the rider’s age and gender/non-gender information entered during registration.
Prizes will be awarded for the first three places in each distance for the Men/Women/Non-binary.
Place
9 N Main Street
Sainte Genevieve, MO US 63670
Ride Website
Additional Ride information can be found at http://www.trailnet.org/rides.