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Franklin County Cyclists presents MICHAUX GRVL 2026
The Franklin County Cyclists are excited to once again host Michaux GRVL for 2026, and are offering 4 awesome routes with a fun scavenger hunt on all courses for everyone!
We are continuing to partner with 2 great local groups for this event; Friends of Michaux State Forest and Bulldog Bike Park. Proceeds from this year's event will be distributed to both groups, and each will be active participants in the event by running aid stations and providing volunteers along the route.
Our 2026 Beneficiaries:
MICHAUX GRVL 2026 is a ride and race to be taken at your own pace. We will be offering timing on each route for those interested in their personal statistics, and results will be posted on our website following the event. The fast may go fast & the slow may go slow. The routes we've got on tap take you through some wonderful scenery, so stop and take it in!
We recommend the use of gravel bikes with tires of at least 35mm for any route since some stretches of road can be chunky and there is a risk of punctures with smaller tires on the downhill sections of the courses.
There will be no day-of registrations, and all participants must complete their registrations on BikeReg prior to the close of the event registration. We are coordinating a pre-race packet pick up on Friday evening 6-8pm September 25, 2026 with Michaux Brewing Co. (11657 Buchanan Trail E, Waynesboro, PA 17268). Day-of packet pick up will be available prior to the start - we STRONGLY encourage 100 mile riders to pick their packet up the day prior.
--THESE NOTES ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS WE EVALUATE NEW COURSES FOR 2026 BUT SIMILAR FORMAT TO FOLLOW, CHECK BACK SOON!--
100 Mile Start time: 6:30am - FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED
65 Mile Start Time: 8:30am
45 Mile Start Time : 9:30am
15 Mile Start Time: 10:00am
AID STATION AND FINISH CUTOFF TIMES
While we want everyone to have a great time and finish the ride, we also must take into consideration the length of time our volunteer SAG motos are out on the course. Due to this, we will be STRICTLY enforcing cutoff times for Aid Stations, Food Truck, and the Finish Line.
All Riders must cross the timing mat at the start of the ride and completion of their chosen route in order to receive an accurate ride time The Ride Organizers will do their best to ensure that all riders who start the ride are accounted for at the end, but it is the responsibility of the rider to make sure they either cross the mat or check in at the registration table at the completion of the ride.
BIG FLAT AID STATION CUTOFF - 12PM
PINE GROVE FURNACE AID STATION CUTOFF - 1:30PM
TEABERRY MINI STATION CUTOFF (100mi route only) - 2PM
US30 CUTOFF (100mi route only) - 1:30PM
FINISH LINE CUTOFF - 4:30PM
Route markings for each course will be designated using signs and colored arrows ( specific to each route). Route marking colors will be displayed at the route start.
GPS files for each route along with cue sheets will be available through an online link. It's strongly recommended that you use a GPS bike computer and load the files as course markings may be inaccurate due to other forces of nature (and humans).
If you need to coordinate an earlier start time, please contact us - you will not be eligible for race placing but we can still give you a time.
This is a rain or shine event and no refunds will be given, so please plan accordingly when signing up by using the BikeReg insurance if you have an eligible reason for a refund.
Participants will receive with their paid entry a meal voucher and beer vouchers good towards a post ride lunch and 2 beers (ages 21+ ONLY) at a Food Truck that will be on hand that day. Upon completion of their route, participants must take their registration ticket to the registration table to receive their meal/beer voucher. Beer is being provided by Michaux Brewing Co!
FCC members who register for the event are encouraged to wear their FCC kit!
Course Links and Details
Explorer Course, 15 Miles and 1,360ft elevation
The Explorer Course will have no rest stop offered.
Short Course, 43.5 Miles and 3,820ft elevation
The Short Course will have access to 2 Aid Stations (mile marker 11 & 27).
Long Course, 65 Miles and 6,400ft elevation
The Long Course will have access to 2 Aid Stations (mile markers 22 & 49).
Expert Course, 100 Miles and 9,800ft elevation
The Expert Course will have access to 2.5 Aid stations (mile markers 22, 49, & 74)
Note: The Long and Mighty Michaux Expert Courses should only be attempted by those in top physical condition. Aid stations, SAG support, and end of ride Food Truck services will have cutoff times, and participants will be encouraged to take designated shortcuts back to the Caledonia State Park base if they fail to meet those times. Cutoff times and shortcuts back to the start will be posted on race day. All participants who continue on past the cutoff times do so at their own risk without SAG support or official timing.
Big Flat Aid Station
1st Aid Station Located at the Big Flat Parking Lot, Hours 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Pine Grove Furnace Aid Station
2nd Aid Station located at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Hours 11:00 AM- 1:30 PM
Teaberry Mini Aid Station (100 mile route only)
3rd Aid Station (Monolith, gels, and bars) located at Teaberry Parking Lot, Hours 11:30 AM- 2:30 PM
Food Truck Service Caledonia Park
End of Ride Food Truck from Fat Russ BBQ, Hours 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
End of Ride Beer from Michaux Brewing Co, Hours 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Race Info
- Roads WILL be open to traffic, there will be no pace car, you MUST respect other riders and motorists out on the courses
- Volunteers may warn traffic ahead but do not take for granted that they will hold vehicles for you
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You MUST obey the rules of the road - there is one stop light for the 65 and 100 mile routes along with 2 US Highway crossings for the 100 mile racers
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There's no race official on course, this isn't a USAC sanctioned event
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You'll have to keep track of the competition in front of you
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Podium ceremony for the following categories as long as there are 3 or more competitors in that category:
- If you are not intending on racing and would like to start earlier, please contact us.
Scavenger Hunt
We're bringing it back! We're keeping it interesting for all of those enjoying Michaux GRVL. We'll be hiding several tokens out on the course for riders to find and turn in for a prize. Follow us on social media to learn more closer to race day!
Merch from Pactimo!
Michaux GRVL Merch from Pactimo!
That's right, we're releasing a small drop of merch from now until July 30th. Proceeds for the sale benefit our local non-profit Franklin County Cyclists.
Bright orange/red jerseys and vests that you know will be perfect for visibility during hunting season while out traveling the trails and forest roads within our PA game lands.
Pactimo is a great brand used by many cyclists today, including professional athletes - this stuff will last years!
Add Pactimo merch to your registration for easy checkout.