Race Highlight - Gravista
Event Name: Gravista
Location: Buena Vista, Virginia.
Event Website: https://www.ridegravista.com/
2023 Dates: June 24, 2023
Race Distances:
35 & 65 Miles
About the course:
Riders climb up and over the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southwest of Virginia. The elevation gain is significant, but so is the descending!
Registration details:
Registration opens February 1st
Where to register: https://www.rebeccasprivateidaho.com/
Information for beginners:
The Worth 30 is challenging but a good goal for racers who are in the first year or so of riding. The course is tough and may not be the best race for true beginners.
Ways this race promotes inclusivity:
We work with Melanin Base Miles to offer 10 race entries and stipend scholarships to BIPOC athletes. We welcome and embrace LGBTQ+ riders and want to help them attend in any way. If the cost of travel and entry is a barrier, we are open to taking down those barriers.
Weekend activities
Racers are encouraged to come to the Welcome Party on Friday night at Heliotrope Brewery. Most racers stay in the area prior to race day. Saturday brings an expo and a full day of racing for most. The post-race party includes pizza, tacos, ice cream, and beautiful views! We encourage riders to join us for our goodbye shakeout ride on Sunday after the race.
Travel:
The closest airports are all about one hour away: Charlottesville (CHO), Roanoke (ROA), and Lynchburg (LYH). The less expensive airports are Dulles (IAD) and Richmond (RIC), each between 2-3 hours away.
Accommodations:
Gravista starts and ends at Glen Maury Park. A city park with plenty of camping space. The city of Lexington, just one town over has ample hotels. There are a few Airbnbs in the county of Rockbridge where both cities are located.
Beyond the Race
Bikes aren't the only fun thing to do in Rockbridge County! Endless views, trails, breweries, wineries, and river floats are great additions to your to-do list! History buffs will love the endless museums and historic houses.
Contact info:
Slide into their DM’s: https://www.instagram.com/ridegravista/