January 15, 2019 (Ontario) – Nine2fivepro cycling in partnership with the Gravel Guys are proud to present the Eastern Canada Gravel Cup Series p/b Euro-sports. The series will be based on cumulative points over five unique cyclosportifs using the best gravel roads in the Eastern Canada. The series winner will get their name engraved on the coveted “Gravel Cup” and take home the final series leaders jersey

The April 6 kickoff event is the Spring Runoff hosted by KIN Vineyards in Carp. After the snow fully melts the events move on to the picturesque Canadian Shield terrain of Lanark and Renfrew Counties starting with Lanark-Liege June 1st and ending with Lanark-Lombardy Sept 7th. In our recreational and competitive travels we haven’t found a better place to ride gravel than Lanark County with its endless pristine single lane treed gravel roads. Thus we decided to hold a spring and fall event styled after the historic monuments of Liege-Bastogne-Liege and the Tour of Lombardy. Stops in Renfrew County and Missisippi Mills round out the courses that have been designed with painstaking attention to detail for safety and enjoyment.

The second event, Lanark-Liege will serve as the first unofficial Canadian National Gravel Cyclosportif Championships, where a Canadian Gravel Champion jersey will be awarded that will give the winner bragging rights in their daily grind.

The events have 2 categories; Open Men & Open Women. Registration is open to both licensed and un-licensed riders. In addition, there will be a shorter non-competitive route option. Aid stations will be strategically placed along the route and some basic caravan support will be provided. Otherwise the events are self-supported so it’s important to have your bike in proper working order.

As the series continues to evolve we hope to grow and build on our success. Our primary goal is to further the growth of grassroots gravel cycling by providing fun, safe events that appeal to all. Locally we lead many “no drop” Gravel Guys Rides, (18 in total last year) and plan on providing a full slate again next year. It’s on these rides that we built our main strength; having the best gravel courses in all of Eastern Canada. Come and experience the areas treasure trove of undulating pristine single lane treed gravel roads and the best gravel courses you’ll ever experience.

1. Sat Apr 6th: Spring Runoff, 
KIN Vineyards, Carp, ON

2. Sat June 1st: Lanark-Liege, “unofficial” National Gravel Cyclosportif Championships
Hopetown Community Centre, Hopetown, ON

3. Sat June 22nd: California-Carbine,
Cedar Hill Schoolhouse, Pakenham, ON

4. Sat July 27th: Renfrew Randonneur,
Dacre Community Centre, Dacre, ON

5. Sat Sept 7th: Lanark Lombardy
Lanark Civitan Hall, Lanark, ON

Registration to open in February. More details to come.

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