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Knox Expedition

October 15, 2023

Knox Expedition

East Hartland, CT, USA · Knox Expedition

46.8 mi66.5 mi91.9 mi

About this event

Come on out and join in on a low-key, unsanctioned gravel ride that travels through small towns, connecting gravel roads together with short stretches of pavement! This year we are offering three different routes that should suit the needs of most gravel riders; the “Big Guns” route, the “Rebellion” route, and the “Siege” route.
The ride will leave from Berg Field in East Hartland as a group at each designated departure time, but once on the road riders will likely find their own pace so don't expect anyone to wait for you at the top of the hill. They might, but don't expect it!
Originally, this ride was planned for a group of friends, but in an effort to share the important information with more people and to get more riders to join in, we are using BikeReg to spread the word. To that point, there will be no pre-ride meals, no SAG, and no aid stations. The GPS route can be downloaded from RideWithGPS, but be mindful that there will be no route markers on route. 
In participating in this event you understand that while you may have started with a group, each rider is on their own individual solo, self-supported ride and as such is responsible for all aspects of getting themselves back to the start/finish safely. There are convenience stores/markets that the route passes by during the ride so you have opportunities to refill bottles and pickup any snacks you need. The terrain is challenging, but it is not impossible. If you have ridden gravel roads in southern New England you'll be familiar with this type of route so join us for a great day out on the bike!
In order to respect all of our busy lives and packed calendars, the ride does not have a rain date and will run rain or shine!
Even though the ride is free, we ask that you check-in before the ride so we can have an idea of how many riders are participating (and it gives you a chance to pickup your sweet Knox Expedition event t-shirt, available to purchase on the registration page)!

Routes

Siege Route

46.8 mi · ↗ 4,126 ft · 50% gravel

Prime gravel for a great day on the bike!

The shortest route of the Knox Expedition, but by no means the worst! This 51% unpaved route abbreviates the fun of the longer routes (47 miles with 4100' of climbing), but still includes a bit of everything! You'll see one rough section, but the rest of the unpaved roads are lovely to ride and will make for a great day on the bike! The restock point at mile 25 will have what you need to keep fueled for your adventure.
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Rebellion Route

66.5 mi · ↗ 5,841 ft · 55% gravel

Shorter, yes; toned down, not really!

Our post-ride survey from last year found that a bunch of riders wanted the challenge of the complete route, but in a shorter package. The Rebellion Route is basically the southern loop of the Big Guns route so it eliminates close to 3000' of climbing (5800' total) and over 20 miles of road (66.5 miles total). There are restock points at miles 25 and 37. You'll see much of the same beautifully-maintained dirt as well as the rough and chunky gravel "roads" as the Big Guns, but will be home earlier! This route is 55% unpaved.
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Big Guns Route

91.9 mi · ↗ 8,447 ft · 60% gravel

This is the big one!

This is the route that will test every bit of your cycling skill. There are long climbs (8450' of climbing), big distance (92 miles), and a couple of rough sections that probably were roads at one time! We reworked last year's route based on rider feedback (less road, more "rough" dirt) and were able to create this 60% unpaved "double loop" route. Reliable food and water stops are located around miles 26, 57, and 63 so there are options, but you will have to do some planning to ensure you carry plenty of food and water to get you from one stop to the next. You'll be in for a long day in the saddle, but you'll see some of the coolest spots in the area with other super awesome folks!
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Registration

Opens
January 1, 2023
On-site registration
No

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Event organizer

Knox Expedition

By gravel riders, for gravel riders! Low-key gravel events in southern New England.

https://knoxexpedition.com
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