The Stewart Dirty Double - XC & Gravel Race is a cycling, gravel, and mountain biking event held on Saturday, August 1, 2026. It is located at Ridge Rd in Montgomery, New York.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
22.7 km from MontgomeryCycling
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
If you have ridden the TdG in the past, you know what a great event it is. This year we are adding an 80 mile ‘challenge’ route in honor of Tour founder Joe Fix Its 80th year in business. And we’re
still bringing back:
The same great routes
The same great pre-ride nosh
The same great rest stops
The same great lunch and afterparty
The same great causes
And a great new T-shirt design (included free for anyone pre-registering before July 30th)
AND, we're keeping prices the same as before! For more information, visit our The Orange County Bicycle Club website.
Cycling
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A beautiful 5k trail run with an option to race 2 laps for 10k. The event takes place on Single Track trails through wooded hillsides near the Wallkill river and along untamed fields at Gardiner’s
Riverbend Trails.
This year we are participating in an athletic sneaker recycling program. You will receive a coupon for each pair of athletic sneakers you donate.
**Day of registration is allowed **
please bring cash or check made payable to Gardiner DumpRun
*Volunteers will be assisting with the parking on the day of the event.
*Please arrive early enough to pick up race packet and bib.
9:00-9:45. Day of Registration & Pre Registration Race packet pickup
9:50 Mandatory Runners meeting at the starting line
10:00am. 10k Race start
10:20am. 5k Race start
5k 10k Cycling Run Trail
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Run/walk 4 mile loop around the beautiful Chadwick Lake in Newburgh, NY. The terrain is a wide gravel trail relatively flat and easy with a few small hills. The fall season is a perfect time to enjoy
the foliage of this scenic park while participating in this unique event.
Recognition and awards for the top male and female runners overall and within age categories. T-shirts and swag bags included for the first 100 registrations. There will be raffle tickets available to purchase for donated baskets from local businesses. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Please join the Kiwanis Club of Newburgh for an amazing experience while supporting our goals and raising awareness of our mission. The funds we raise during this event will be used towards scholarships for educational and other enrichment programs for children of the community. No donation or support is too small…
4 Miles Gravel Run Trail Walk
Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Close out your riding season with a ride to remember at Mohonk Preserve!
Join us for an epic fundraising ride across the Shawangunk Ridge, just 90 miles north of Manhattan. Pick from two distances
50.4 miles (4,711 ft. gain) or 23 miles (1,811 ft. gain). Both courses begin and end at the Ulster County Fairgrounds and once you enter the Preserve at mile two, the course is over 98% gravel on our famous network of historic carriage roads.
This is not a race; think of it as a super challenging fun ride for a really good cause. Some of the gravel is rough and steep in spots. Expect some loose rock – especially on the descents. The long course includes an optional short technical section and a mandatory dismount/bike hike up a rustic steps near the “million dollar view.” Bring your gravel, cyclocross, or mountain bike. Class 1 e-bikes only are permitted if you can manage the technical sections. No road bikes, please.
You won’t be timed but you will be well-fed. Look for well-stocked aid stations with water, Skratch hydration and energy bars and bananas. A post ride party with food and music awaits you at the finish. Be sure to carry some food and water, and maybe extra clothes depending on the weather - this is a rain or shine event. You’ll be sharing the carriage roads with hikers and climbers, so bike bells are highly recommended. Be courteous to hikers and other riders when passing. Pack a spare tube, tools, and pump as there’s no mechanical support on course and no sag wagon. Helmets are required.
*Shout out to our friends at the Open Space Institute for granting us access to the River-to-Ridge Trail and to the Mohonk Mountain House who grant us special access to Sky Top and the golf course area for the event day only. Bikes are not allowed on carriage roads near Sky Top so you cannot pre-ride these sections of the course. No exceptions – If we blow this, access to Sky Top and the golf course will not continue. PLEASE DO NOT POST PICS FROM SKY TOP ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.
Also, near Spring Farm Trailhead, the private driveway near the Slingerland Pavilion, the Table Rocks Trail, and the Crag Trail on the Preserve are accessible to ride participants during the event only. You cannot pre-ride these sections.
Pricing (No price increase for 2026!)
50.4 Mile $150
23 Mile $125
Registration fees get you...
Pre-ride bike support on the morning of the event from Bicycle Depot staff
Bike plate
Grit sticker
Aid stations with, water, Skratch Labs hydration products and snacks
Finish line food, live music, beverages and beer.
A GRIT tech t-shirt.
A chance to win great prizes from our sponsors!
A gravel ride that's actually on gravel!
Satisfaction in knowing you're helping to raise money for a great cause!
Timed Strava segment for 50.4 mile course riders with prizes!
The Start
Expect a calm and controlled mass start for the 50.4 mile course at 8 am and the 23 mile course at 9 am. Riders will line up Goldilocks style: strong riders go to the front of the pack; moderate folks aim for the middle, and those planning a more leisurely pace, head to the back.
A pace car will lead riders for the first two miles of the course along public roads from Ulster Fairgrounds to Mohonk
Preserve property on Gatehouse Road. Riders must remain in their lane behind the pace car. We mean it, calm and controlled.
Once you’re off the public road and on the gravel, you can ride at your own pace.
Cutoff Time
Cutoff times for the 2026 ride are TBD. Whichever distance you choose, plan to be back at the finish no later than 3:30 pm. Note: The event takes place after daylight saving time ends so sun sets at 4:44 pm.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Registration fees are non-refundable. You may wish to take the optional Registration Protection Plan from Allianz during registration. Shawangunk Grit is a major fundraiser for Mohonk Preserve. When you register, we hold a spot, make commitments to vendors, and deny others entry when the event sells out. Therefore, registration fees are non-refundable. We do allow transfers for a nominal fee. Event deferrals for any reason, including injury, are not allowed.
Should the event be canceled for a qualifying reason by the event producer such as adverse weather conditions which would make holding the event unsafe, your registration fees will deferred to the next year.
If you find you can’t participate, we would like to know. Please contact us at [email protected]. All cancellations will be acknowledged via email.
Protection Plan:
Consider taking the registration protection insurance offered by Bike.reg during registration which will reimburse you registration fees if you are unable to participate due to a qualifying reason. This plan is administered by a third party, Allianz.
Be prepared for a challenging, but fun ride! Registration fees raise money for a great cause, Mohonk Preserve!
Your registration fees directly support Mohonk Preserve’s mission to protect the northern Shawangunk Mountains region and inspire people to care for, enjoy and explore the natural world. With more than 8,200 acres of mountain ridges, forests, fields, streams, ponds and other unique and beautiful places, Mohonk Preserve is the largest member and visitor-supported nature preserve in New York State.
Course options:
50.4 Mile
8 am Start
Four aid stations at mile 12.4, 25, 35.7 and 43.1
Elevation gain: 4,711
23 Mile
10 am Start
Two aid stations at mile 9.6 and 13
Elevation gain: 1,811
Advance Packet Pickup:
Friday, November 6, 2025
12 noon - 5 pm
Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
3197 Route 44 55
Gardiner, NY 12525
Yes, you can pick up your packets on Saturday prior to the start of the ride. Just leave yourself extra time so you aren't rushed!
Day of Packet Pickup:
Saturday, November 1, 2025
6:30 am - 7:55 am | 50.4 milers
6:30 am - 8:55 am | 23 milers
Ulster County Fairgrounds
249 Libertyville Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
View the great photos taken by the Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographers!
Questions?
Contact Ride Director, Tom Leader at [email protected]
About Shawangunk Grit:
The ridge where you’ll be riding is made from bedrock called Shawangunk Conglomerate, also known as Shawangunk Grit. Shawangunk Grit slabs were used to make millstones around the turn of the century and some of these millstones can still be seen on the land today. A nod to the history of the ridge is found in the Shawangunk Grit logo.
Cover photo by: Deborah Kral
Cycling Gravel Trail