The Endurance Society Gritus

Gritus - 50 Miles. Short course - 27 Miles.
IMPORTANT - No directional signs on the course. 100% self navigation. Use Ride with GPS App
What: Bike Race
Gritus - 50 Mile Bike Race, 75% Unpaved, 4,7000 ft of climbing - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51642656
27 Mile - Short Course - 75% Unpaved, 2,700 ft of climbing - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51644253
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 8:30 a.m. Start. Rain or Shine.
Where: Silver Towers Camp
Details: The race will start and finish at Silver Towers camp.
There is a shorter version available - (27 miles, 2700 vertical). Participants will receive an award but we will not do top 3 per category for this distance. Please inform race staff if you intend to do the shorter version.
Gritus will feel adventurous and you'll have a couple of hefty climbs. The course features nearly 4,700 feet of vertical.
There are some amazing views on the course and it's scheduled during peak foliage. Cyclists are 100% responsible for navigating the course. There will be no directional arrows on the course. We recommend Ride with GPS app and bringing a copy of the cue sheet. There will be one water stop. Entrants will receive Endurance Society swag and finishers will receive a finisher's award. A unique award will be presented to top 3 in each category.
Anyone looking for a greater challenge, we have a 108 mile gravel race in 2026 with 14K vertical - https://www.endurancesociety.org/crazy-eight
Quesadillas will be served post race. We look forward to enjoying a gorgeous day and hope you'll join us.