March 28, 2019 (Carp, ON) – The Eastern Canada Gravel Cup p/b Euro-Sports is proud to announce the continued partnership with Blade Carbon Wheels, the official wheel of the Cycling Canada national road team. Blade Carbon wheels are hand built to the highest quality, superbly aerodynamic, affordable and customizable. Blade Wheels were one of our first supporters for last years inaugural Gravel Cup and we’re extremely pleased to have them involved again.

The first Gravel Cup event, The KIN Vineyards Spring Runoff is coming up fast on Saturday, April 6th. Although there’s a competitive aspect these events are primarily for the adventurers and non-competitive crowd. You can ride the shorter “Sport” course, join a non-competitive team (both courses) or simply ride the “Competitive” route at your own pace. Inclusiveness, comradery, and enjoyment are the primary goals!

For racers a reminder this event is a Paris to Ancaster Qualifier for Elite/Wave 1 spots. (Not a free entry/must be registered for P2A) Also, it’s your chance to pull on the first Gravel Cup Leaders Jersey. (Open Men and Open Women)

In addition to Blade Carbon Wheels there’ll be draw prizes from KIN Vineyards, Via Cibo, free access to event photos by Robert Roaldi and Gravel Cup bandanas and other items for sale from Bike Centric.

We’re also partnered with The Shelley Gautier Para-Sport Foundation. Please consider donating to this amazing foundation that enables those with disabilities to cycle and improve their well-being.

Please see below for some important updates:

IMPORTANT* KIN Vineyards Spring Runoff “Competitive Course” update: here. Ride with GPS here.
– 77km total (including neutral section)

Fineprint:
– eliminated first two trail sections due to snow
– kept Needhams Sd Rd unmaintained climb- may require some cyclocross skills over snow! See here.
– shorter 3km neutralized section (neutral section ends at William Hodgins & Vaughan Side Rd) *Stop and restart*
– All riders will depart at KIN at 10am and start neutral section. After neutral section competitive course riders will start first followed by the sport riders a few mins later
– finish will be on KIN Vineyards property by the Tasting Room either through the main entrance or through a headlands path at the bottom of the hill that’ll climb up through the vineyards to the tasting room.

Parking:
May change based upon snow melt. For now the plan is the area around the Outdoor Hockey Rink building (108 Juanita Ave) beside the W. Erskine Johnston Area. There’s plenty of parking and KIN is just down the road

Washrooms:
1. Outdoor Rink Building 108 Juanita Ave, Carp, just down the road from KIN
2. Limited Porta Potties at KIN Vineyards
3. Tasting Room washroom is available but no mud or cleats

Registration:
At KIN first building on left. Sign in (and get number and helmet chip- Competitive Riders only)

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