From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find gravel events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Course Notes:
All rides begin at 9:00 AM. Each route is marked with arrows on the pavement (the gravel routes have stakes for gravel sections). You can also download the routes to navigate using your phone or cycling computer below.
Route Files will be available to download here:
https://ridewithgps.com/collections/9937806?privacy_code=qnWjhnbu0wQjWmFmAW76hJ40TTUGPFQo
KOM and QOM Prizes and Rules:
KOM/QOM Prizes sponsored by Mosley's Century 21 Real Estate and Taylor Building Systems
MEN: $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd
WOMEN: $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd
Both KOM challenges will be marked on the course.
CLIMB KOM/QOM sponsored by Mosley's Century 21 Real Estate
Details: https://www.strava.com/segments/41387079
SPRINT KOM/QOM sponsored by Taylor Building Systems
Details: https://www.strava.com/segments/29511435 (Sprint length 1.6 miles)
The 42 and 63 mile road routes will all have a Sprint KOM challenge of 1.6 miles long starting at mile marker 31.1 for the 42 mile riders and 49.0 for the 63 mile riders.
RULES:
KOM/QOM prizes only available to registered riders on the 42 and 63 mile road routes.
Your ride must be uploaded to Strava by 10 pm on the day of the event (Oct 3).
Segments must be ridden between the hours of 9 AM and 1 PM on the day of ride (Oct 3).
We will review the segments after the deadline and contact winners via the contact information provided on their registration. We will also recognize the winners on the Rock Island Ride Facebook page.
Only HUMAN powered bicycles are eligible. E-bikes or other bicycles with assist are NOT eligible for these prizes, but are welcome to ride.
Safety first! Any rider who endangers themselves or others will be disqualified from the KOM/QOM prizes.
Chickasha's Rock Island Ride has sole discretion in determining the KOM/QOM prizes. We reserve the right to disqualify any rider if we even suspect something is amiss. Please have fun and stay safe.
Event Location (Start and Finish):
100 W. Chickasha Ave.
Chickasha, OK, 73018
GPS Coordinates: 35.051553, -97.932791
T-Shirt Pickup and In-Person Registration:
On Friday, October 2 there will be registration and t-shirt pickup from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Brandi’s Bar & Grill.
Friday Evening Registration and T-Shirt Pickup:
Brandi’s Bar & Grill
101 W Chickasha Ave.
Chickasha, OK 73018
GPS Coordinates: 35.05108, -97.93320
On Saturday, October 3 there will be registration and t-shirt pickup from 7:00 - 8:30 AM at Brandi’s Bar & Grill.
Saturday Morning Registration and T-Shirt Pickup:
Brandi’s Bar & Grill
101 W Chickasha Ave
Chickasha, OK 73018
GPS Coordinates: 35.05108, -97.93320
Event Parking:
There are a variety of areas to park (for free) around the Rock Island Depot. We suggest parking to the South and West of the Depot between 2nd and 4th streets along Kansas, Colorado, or Iowa Avenues. You can also utilize the grass parking South of the Depot. In addition, there are a variety of designated parking areas downtown. Please be courteous when you park as the number of visitors will increase as the day goes on due to the other events. Also note that Chickasha Ave will be closed for the events. We recommend turning on Kansas or Colorado from 4th Street (Route 81) to access parking.
Food and Entertainment:
We hope you have a great ride and encourage you to spend some time at the other events that are held in conjunction with the ride including the Rock Island Arts Festival and the Oklahoma Food Truck Championship. Both events are happening in the same area as the start of the ride. We also encourage you to support the local merchants who support our event.
Questions:
If you have any questions, please message us or post on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ChickashasRockIslandRide/
T-shirts for the first 250 riders who pre-register. Helmets required for all riders. Event insured through USA Cycling. All proceeds from the event go to local charities.