La Crescent, Minnesota · Saturday, September 12, 2026
The 2026 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships is a cycling and gravel event held on Saturday, September 12, 2026. It is located at 300 Main St in La Crescent, Minnesota.
Prepare for an unforgettable cycling adventure in the heart of the Midwest. Whether you're a seasoned gravel racer or a casual rider seeking scenic thrills, our event promises an exhilarating experience for all.
The Old Fashioned Gravel ride/race is back for 2026! We are fortunate enough to have some of the best gravel riding in the Midwest and have put together four routes to show off the local terrain. As with all of our rides, we offer a little bit of everything and welcome EVERYONE from novice riders to the most seasoned racers. The focus of the ride is to bring like-minded individuals together for a great ride, but we will have professional timing so if you want to race we will have you covered too! Routes that will satisfy all of your gravely desires, and a post-ride gathering with food, drink, and hangs with new friends. Awards and prizes (everything from ridiculous to awesome) to follow the ride!
We will once again be at a venue in Hokah Minnesota, a rustic farm nestled in a scenic coulee. While the ride is about riding with other rad people like yourself, rest assured a portion of your entry fee will go to a local entity that could use a little financial help. If we can have a super fun time while helping others, that is what will make this a successful event. Hokah is a super cool little town, and we would love to help keep our money local.
All routes will leave and finish at the farm. The gravel is approximately two miles from the start line, and one mile of that is a paved climb, once you are on the ridge, the dust shall start flying! All routes will descend this paved section upon return to the finish line.
For detailed information, course maps, and schedules, click here: Storm the Bluffs.