May 30, 2019 (Lanark, Ont.) – The Wheelers Maple Gravel Cup p/b Euro-Sports is this Saturday, June 1st. This will be Canada’s first unofficial National Gravel Championship and the first Gravel Cup event in Ontario’s Highlands.

There’s draw prizes from Via Cibo Kanata, swag from Blade Carbon Wheels, items for purchase from Bike Centric and please consider donating to our charity partner Shelley Gautier Para-sport Foundation.

The course is a challenging 75km for the “Competitive” event and 40km for the “Sport” event. Both will be timed but only the “Competitive” event counts towards the Gravel Cup points and has awards. Derek Gee the current men’s points leader is at a track event in Trinidad but the women’s leader Natasha Elliot (Trek Hyperthreads) will be there along with 2nd place in the men’s standing and fellow teammate Derrick St. John. Former Canadian National Road Champion Bruno Langlois has signed up as well.

Currently there’s over 150 people signed up. Registration closes at midnight on Thursday. No onsite registration. Please read the technical guide for more information.

Safety and fun are the focus of these events but a little competition never hurts. The finish has been changed to “Papa” Stairway to Heaven. This is the third short climb in succession on Concession 12 and reaches a maximum gradient of 25%. From the finish it’s a short ride back to Wheelers and their menu of pancakes and sausages.

Can’t wait to see you there and at the next event, Wheelers Maple Highlander on June 22nd!

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