Gravel Adventure
for Everyone
Welcome to Tunbridge, Vermont
Saturday and Sunday, June 8 & 9, 2024
All Weekend: Camping
Saturday, June 8, 2024: Group rides, 5K run/walk and free concert
Sunday, June 9, 2024: Rides begin at 9:00 a.m.
2.5-5 miles
Sunday, June 9
9:30 a.m.
Junior Ranger
Our free Junior Ranger kids ride will begin shortly after the mass start 18-, 42- and 62-mile rides, covering roughly five miles on flat fields and trails. We’ll have ride leaders; adults should plan to ride with their kids.
Green Course
Sunday, June 9
9 a.m.
This loop will cover just over 2,000 feet of elevation gain and will feature one sag stop and one timed segment.
Green Course
Sunday, June 9
9:30 a.m.
We wish to create a safe space for women, non-binary, and trans (masc and femme) riders to participate. We also welcome cis male allies to join! We welcome you to join this ride if you feel most comfortable in a no-drop environment. This option will follow the 18-mile route, covering just over 2,000 feet of elevation gain with one sag stop and one timed segment.
Blue Course
Sunday, June 9
9 a.m.
The Ranger’s signature ride is a dreamy loop of hardpacked dirt roads interspersed with several sections of Vermont Class IV (minimally maintained old roads). Don’t let the mileage fool you: the roads around Tunbridge are challenging and hilly, and a route totaling 40 miles will exceed 5,000 feet of elevation gain. Read more about the enduro format below.
Black Course
Sunday, June 9
9 a.m.
This metric gravel century will follow the 42-mile route before splitting off around the first sag stop. After 20 miles, 2,000 feet of climbing, and one challenging Class IV stretch metric century riders will rejoin the 42-mile route back at the first sag stop. In total, this route will cover 62 miles with more than 7,900 feet of elevation gain and will feature two sag stops.
There will be no enduro segments on the additional 20-mile loop. That means enduro times will be scored together for all riders who choose to complete either the 42- or 62-mile courses. Read more about the enduro format below.
What’s A Gravel Enduro?
The Ranger is a mass-start ride where participants looking to compete can do so in a gravel enduro format. Think of a gravel enduro as a “race within a ride” where the only race times that are tracked come on a series of timed segments (also called stages). Finishing times aren’t based on overall ride time but on each rider’s cumulative time from these several segments.
Segments begin with signage communicating approximate distance and end with another sign to let you know that you can relax and resume soaking up the scenery. Segments range from technical Class IV (variable rocks, roots, and mud) to smooth packed dirt.
Awards will be given to the top three riders in the male, female and gender-diverse categories. Riders in 42- and 62-mile distances will be scored together.
Support And Sag Stops
Each course includes fully stocked aid stations, with yummy food, thirst-quenching hydration and plenty of good vibes. At each aid station you will find fruit, an assortment of snacks, water and Skratch Labs hydration mixes.
We’ll have mechanical support—as well as off-road vehicle support—before, during and after the event to make your ride as smooth and safe as possible.
What’s Included In Your Ride Entry
A one-of-a-kind ride experience across hardpacked gravel, challenging hills and rugged, unmaintained roads (aka Class IV).
One free beer.
One free meal.
Custom swag and live music.
Once you’ve enjoyed your free food and drink, you’re welcome to eat and drink (responsibly) to your heart’s content. Various vendors may accept credit cards but bring cash, too, as service can be spotty.
Families and nonparticipants can purchase food and drink onsite.
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Weekend Camping
Camping is available both Friday and Saturday nights for those who’ve booked in advance—no weekend-of booking will be available for camping. There will be access to electricity and water (sorry, no showers, though). Campers may arrive on Friday beginning at 4 p.m. or Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Quiet hours run from 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
On Saturday night, we’ll be voting on the best-decorated campsite. The winner will receive a complementary camping spot for the 2025 Ranger and other prizes.
Open fires are prohibited, and camping is not allowed after the event on Sunday night.
Dogs are not permitted at the Fairgrounds.
Youth (Under 18) And Local Riders
Participants under the age of 18 riding the 18-, 42- or 62-mile routes may register at a discounted rate by choosing the Youth Rider option at registration.
Participants from Tunbridge and any of the towns that touch it—Royalton, Sharon, Strafford, Bethel, Randolph, Brookfield, Chelsea and Vershire—may also register for The Ranger at a discounted rate, provided registration is still open. Email tyler@therangervt.com for your discount code with the subject line "Local Rider" and include your home address.
Registration
Registration opens in February 15, 2024.
Worry-Free Registration: If you are unable to participate, you may assign your registration to whomever you like. You may do so by logging into your BikeReg account and changing the rider information by May 31. Learn how here. There will be no registration waitlist for 2024. The Ranger will not issue refunds, rollovers or deferrals.
Riders looking to change their registration to a different distance may do so until May 31 by logging into their BikeReg account and editing their registration. Learn how here. Those looking to change to a longer course will be required to pay the difference in price. The Ranger will not issue refunds for the difference in price for those looking to change to a shorter course.
No day-of registration.
The event will happen rain or shine.
