2 cycling events in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Welcome to the 6th Annual Mid-State Gravel Grinder! We are very excited to continue gravel races around Pennsylvania in 2026!

Routes

Full Series Route (70-Mile Course) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41205276

Half Series Route (47-Mile Course) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45050826

Short Series Route (28-Mile Course) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45050684

Schedule

7:00 AM -- Registration Opens

8:30 AM -- Registration Closes

8:45 AM -- Racer Meeting At Start

9:00 AM -- RACE START

11:00 AM -- Post Race Meal Begins

11:30 AM -- Short Series Route Awards

12:30 PM -- Half Series Route Awards

1:30 PM -- Full Series Route Awards

*Times are subject to change

Included With Registration

• Well-Marked Course

• Chip Timing

• Stocked Aid Stations

• Event Shirt (If registered by 8/2/2026)

• Post-Race Meal

• Awards For Top 3 In Each Category

Make sure you check out our website for full race information -- www.trans-sylvaniaproductions.com/msgg

2026 Cutoff Times

Start Time 9:00 AM

Aid Station 1 (Long & Half Series Courses) cutoff is 11:00 AM (Mile 16)

Aid Station 2 (Half Series Courses) cutoff is 12:00 PM (Mile 26)

Aid Station 2 (Long Series Course) cutoff is 2:30 PM (Mile 48)

Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals

• No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.

• If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.

• Refunds available until April 30, 2026, of 75% of entry fee.

• Refunds available until June 30, 2026, of 50% of entry fee.

• No refunds after June 30, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS.

• WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.

Other 2026 Pennsylvania Gravel Series Races

April 12, 2026 - Bald Eagle Gravel Grinder www.bikereg.com/begg

May 9, 2026 - Parker Dam Gravel Grinder www.bikereg.com/pdgg

June 28, 2026 - Camp Michaux Gravel Grinder www.bikereg.com/cmgg

September 20, 2026 - Trough Creek Gravel Grinder www.bikereg.com/tcgg

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Join the Pennsylvania Environmental Council for the 8th annual Public Lands Ride!

The ride is a non-competitive mixed-surface event that will take place at Black Moshannon State Park and the surrounding Moshannon State Forest on Saturday, September 26, 2026. It is a celebration of bikes, community, and public lands!

There will be three different marked courses -- 65 mile, 42 mile, and 22 mile --- all of which feature rolling climbs from rhododendron-filled stream valleys to open plateau views and a mix of gravel and snowmobile trail terrain. The 22-mile route is a great option for anyone newer to the gravel scene as the climbs are mostly very mellow and it's almost entirely smooth, maintained gravel roads. Meanwhile, the 62-mile route offers tougher climbs, more chunky bits and all the highlights of the area. And of course the 45-mile route is a nice middle ground. Because most of the courses do include some grassier and chunkier terrain, we recommend tires at least 35mm, preferably 40-45mm. E-bikes are permitted but must adhere to DCNR's guidelines for e-bike use on trails, which can be found here.

There will be aid stations every 15-20 miles that will be stocked with real food, as well as a post-ride meal and beer/non-alcoholic beverages. All courses will be marked at turns and intersections.

More details to come and in the meantime, check out this video from the 2022 event!

Sponsorship opportunities are available – you can find more info here or contact Molly Kestner at [email protected].

All proceeds benefit the work of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC), which facilitates trail planning, land conservation, outdoor recreation, reforestation, water protection and more across the state. Learn more about PEC's work on improving gravel riding resources in Pennsylvania here.

Fundraiser Category

Go the extra mile to help support PEC! Raise $500 for PEC before September 18 and ride the course of your choosing for free, plus get free camping for the weekend at the group campsite (no need to register for that via BikeReg – we will keep track) and some exclusive swag items from our partners (more details to come). Select the “Fundraiser” option on BikeReg and we will be in touch with how to set up a fundraising page and start collecting donations.

We thank you for your support!

Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/47608

Weekend Schedule:

Friday, September 25:

Group camping - set up anytime after 3 pm.

Evening social - details TBD

Saturday, September 26:

Registration will be down in the pavilion by the beach area from 7:15-8:45 AM.

All rides kick off at 9:00 AM.

Post-ride cookout all afternoon!

Overnight Accommodations:

Onsite Group Camping

$20 extra gets you tent/car (no RVs) camping on Friday and Saturday nights at the group campsite with fellow riders. The campsite includes some areas of field, woods, and a large communal pavilion.

Please Note: This does not get you a private campsite. If you'd like to reserve your own site, you can do so through the State Park website (link in "Other Lodging Options" below).

Other Lodging Options:

Black Moshannon State Park Campsites & Cabins

GodSpeed Hostel - 11 miles / 18 min drive from the park.

We Are Inn - also a bar/restaurant, located on Rt. 322 in Philipsburg. 9 miles / 14 min drive from the park.

Volunteers:

Want to come hang out but not ride? Sign up to volunteer! Volunteering gets you free camping at Black Moshannon State Park for the weekend, food on event day, PLR swag, and a heartfelt thank you from PEC! Sign up here on BikeReg and we will contact you with more information closer to the event. Roles include helping setup and tear down, course marshalls and course marking.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, Boal City Brewing, Nittany Mountain Works, Alabaster Coffee, and Stans No Tubes.

Special thanks to the Philipsburg Amateur Radio Association for donating their time to provide communications for the event.

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