Gravel Grinder Nationals

Timmy Howard kills it with photos as always.
Check all the pics out here!

https://timmyhoward.smugmug.com/Gravel-Grinder-Nationals

Daniel Miller of St Louis takes the 100miler with with a time stamp of 5:00:26

Things are underway out here on the crush stone pathways of Puntam

Don’t forget you can register through 8:00am!

Gravel Grinder National Championship, Magnifispin & Mini G Online Registration BikeReg - online cycling event registration

We are thankful for so many sponsors. Someone’s going to win some new tread!

Delium tires has supported the event with some sweet tread to raffle! Go have a look at their products

https://deliumtires.com

Ride with gps links are up!

Grinder Nats 2025 Grinder Nats 2025, on Ride with GPS. Sat. June 28, 2025. .

We’ve been working hard to get the maps compatible with more of the ways you guys are using devices for routes and data. The files should now be working with ride with GPS. Below our links to Met my ride as well.

Magnifispin 20
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6583741718/

Mini G 50
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6410361370

Grinder National 100
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6583738473

2025 Grinder Nationals 100 Mile in Greencastle, IN A 99.5 mi cycling route in Greencastle, IN

Another shout out for more amazing sponsors this year!

Power Step
The Power Step line of orthotic insoles and athletic shoe inserts do more than just temporarily
cushion your feet. By combining balance, support, and cushioning, Powerstep orthotics provide
arch support and pain relief for a variety of foot conditions. Trust your feet to Power Step.
https://www.powersteps.com

OS1st
OS1st Performance Compression Sleeves provide medical grade athletic support to help
prevent pain. The patent pending Compression Zone Technology also provides pain relief for
athletes recovering from injuries. https://os1st.com/

Tailwind Nutrition
Tailwind Nutrition is designed to overcome the nutrition problems faced by endurance athletes
in events like 50& #39;s, 100& #39;s, 24-hour, and multi-day epics. Tailwind combines complete fuel in a
tasty drink that won’t turn your stomach into a brick. www.tailwindnutrition.com

Pickle Juice
Pickle Juice® functional beverages are the only products on the market scientifically proven to
stop muscle cramps. https://picklepower.com

Switchback
Switchback has several flavors of real fruit and veggie smoothies that are packed with essential
nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that taste great. https://switchbackfoods.com/

We are beyond thankful for our sponsors. check them out and give them a little support!

Floyd’s of Leadville
Floyd’s chewable Full Spectrum Gems give you a tasty way to Relax and Recover.
https://floydsofleadville.com

Crybaby Sports Blend
Nothing artificial. No preservatives. Just real-food energy that actually tastes good and provides
the most effective fuel for your toughest endurance efforts. www.crybabynutrition.com

Chafed & Cranky
Chafed & Cranky has a variety of specialty grade gourmet coffee that is perfect for before,
during and after your next big outing. https://chafedandcranky.com/

We have had a few people who use mapmyride reach out with difficulties importing the gpx file. We created the courses using caltopo. Caltopo and garmin are working fine, caltopo and Gaia are working and caltopo and AllTrails are working “as in accepting the gpx downloads and imports booths way” unfortunately we as individuals do not utilize every platform or device and simply are unable to aid like tech support. Ultimately, we suggest emailing support for the device or platform you wish to use if you are having issues as we can only say the gpx files work with what we can check them on. Google suggestions below because we dig into this just like you do 🤷‍♂️.

Google tip “1. Check the GPX file content:
GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is a standard format for GPS units and should contain coordinates, waypoints, tracks, and routes.
It's possible your CalTopo GPX file contains information MapMyRide doesn't recognize, which might cause import issues.
You can view the contents of the GPX file using a text editor to see what information it contains.
2. Check for file size or data limitations:
If the GPX file is very large or contains a lot of data, it might cause problems during import.
CalTopo suggests that if you accidentally import too much data, you may not be able to open the map again, suggesting a potential issue with large files.
3. Try converting the GPX file:
Some users have suggested using online tools like GPSVisualizer.com to convert the GPX file, potentially adding elevation data or resolving compatibility issues.
You can upload your GPX file to GPSVisualizer.com, select "Convert to GPX", click "[+] show advanced options", select "best available source" under "Add DEM elevation data", and convert.
4. Consider the origin of the GPX file:
If the GPX file was recorded on a GPS device and imported into CalTopo, it might be different from a CalTopo "track" created within the app, potentially causing import issues in other platforms like MapMyRide.
5. Seek specific platform support:
If the issue persists, you might need to contact the support teams for both CalTopo and MapMyRide to get further assistance tailored to their respective platforms.

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custom clothing for your club or team. Jerseys, hats and more - design and create your own
custom kit with Headsweats!
https://www.headsweats.com/