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The Quick & The Dead (A Mt. Davis Gravel Grinder)

Meyersdale, Pennsylvania · Saturday, September 26, 2026

The The Quick & The Dead (A Mt. Davis Gravel Grinder) is a cycling, gran fondo, and gravel event held on Saturday, September 26, 2026. It is located at 7842 Mt Davis Rd in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania.

Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Location
7842 Mt Davis Rd
Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
15552
United States
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"The Quick and The Dead" - A Mt. Davis Gravel Grinder is a gravel road bicycle race from Meyersdale Pennsylvania. It will take you up and over the highest point in the State, Mt. Davis. Come for the challenge and stay for the fun! The name says it all. Will you be one of the Quick (fast) or one of the Dead (not so fast)?

This is a Nonprofit event with all of the proceeds going to the Local Volunteer Fire Departments of Somerset County that support the local Townships and Boroughs along the course. The venue will be held at the Somerset County Fairgrounds in Meyersdale, PA. Food & Entertainment will follow the race event. The Meyersdale VFD will be receiving the largest percentage of the proceeds for hosting the event.

All fundraising is being done on behalf of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) - Mt. Davis Gravel Grinder Fund. CFA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. CFA registration and financial information are available from PA Dept. of State by calling 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. The proceeds from this charitable event will be distributed to volunteer fire departments that serve Somerset County.

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