MHCC Gravel Goblin 2026

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THE 2026 GRAVEL GOBLIN IS ON!! We're getting in one more trick-or-treat ride the day after Halloween.

Sign up and ride with the Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club on Columbia County's magnificent gravel roads. See the stunning autumn colors from the beautiful heights and rural valleys of this great gravel riding area. MHCC members and other cycling enthusiasts ride here all year and keep coming back for more. PLUS, the first 150 who visit the registration desk will enjoy a sweet surprise treat from Bountiful Bread!! The four routes offer a full variety of ride types and challenges. Everyone can find the ride that's right! A rest stop will be provided at the Red Rock Volunteer Fire Department for the 56 and 41 mile routes. So you will have a place to rest and refuel before continuing your tour. Note: all participants are required to follow rules of the road for cycling and to wear a helmet. As a safety tactic, each gravel ride will have a controlled, neutral start for the first mile. More safety requirements and tip are attached to your waiver.

Please remember to download your chosen route to an on-board device or print out a cue sheet before you show up!

BONUS: There will be mechanical support onsite prior to the ride, courtesy of Karl Miller's Blueline Spokes & Gears.

Make an additional donation online and/or come with a check, payable to Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY.

Checkin begins at 8am at S&S Farm Brewery on November 1.

HERE ARE THE ROUTES:

56-mile ride - 5635 ft, Group start 9:00.

41-mile ride - 4072 ft, Group start 9:30.

30-mile ride - 2624 ft, Group start 10:00.

PLUS a 30-mile ROAD ride - 1550 ft, Group start at 10:15.

After you finish, enjoy a craft beer at the S And S Farm Brewery and great food selections from Gourmeli's Taste food truck, on-site from 12-4. Supporting this event since 2018, Gourmeli's selections will not disappoint! Remember to bring extra cash/card for your food and beverages.

REMEMBER: We will also be collecting checks (made out to the Regional Food Bank) and non-perishable food and personal care items on the day of the event.

About the Regional Food Bank:

The Regional Food Bank has been helping to feed the poor and hungry in our communities since 1982. It is the only organization of its kind in northeastern New York. The Food Bank collects large donations of food from the food industry and distributes it to charitable agencies serving hungry and disadvantaged people in 23 counties. From Plattsburgh to Newburgh, in urban, rural, and suburban communities, the Food Bank provides over 55 million pounds of food a year to 1,000 agencies. The Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the national network of food banks. The Regional Food Bank is a non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.