Please note:
Small changes on the course on the northern loop can happen in the coming months, option A is out and back that section.
Packet pick up for Caja Gravelito and Caja Gravelón will be at the Santa Fe Brewing Company, Friday May 7th from 2pm to 6pm.
The Caja Gravelón is a 54 mile timed-ride that starts and ends at City of Santa Fe Municipal Recreation Sports Complex (MRC) just west of Santa Fe. This route features a mix of rough dirt roads, pavement and rolling gravel roads of the mesas and high desert.
The Route
Starting at the MRC rugby field, head north on the bike path. Turn left on 62 Rd and continue to mile 10 on a double track until it connects again with 62 Rd.
Wet conditions
In order to ensure the safety of the Caja Gravelón, an alternative route that provides better and safer riding conditions may be chosen.
The Start/Finish
The start/finish is located just outside the boundary of the Santa Fe National Forest 62 Rd on City of Santa Fe Municipal Recreation Sports Complex (MRC), a 15 minute drive west of Santa Fe. Parking will be available at MRC
Start Time There will be a mandatory riders’ meeting at 8:45 am and a mass-start at 9:00 am for both events, Caja Gravelito and Caja Gravelón.
Gear and Equipment Each rider needs a multiple gear bike with a low gear for hill climbing in good mechanical condition, with a tire width of at least 35 mm recommended. A bicycle tune up prior to the event is highly recommended.
Helmets meeting CPSC standards are mandatory. All riders should ride single file, obey traffic laws and adhere to the same rules as automobiles. In addition, each cyclist must carry a spare tube, a patch kit, pump or CO2 cartridges and basic tools. Each rider should carry extra water.
Food Stops There are 3 Food Stops with snacks, fresh fruit, energy drinks, water and more.
Caja_Gravel_2027 aid stations detail UPDATED
Finishers in every category will receive a commemorative finisher’s medal, earn yours!
Gravelon Prizes/awards will be given to the first 3 finishers in every age group for men and women. The top 5 overall will be excluded from age group awards. Age groups are divided into the following groups:
19 & under
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 – 69
70+
To be eligible to receive the prize money, the rider must be present at the podium ceremony.
IMPORTANT
The awards ceremony for the Caja Gravelón will take place Saturday, May 8th at 2pm. At the RMC rugby field. Awards for Gran/Medio Fondos will start at 2:00 pm Sunday 9th in the Santa Fe Brewing Company Bridge. Riders must be present to claim prizes, no exceptions!
Caja Gravelon
October – November / $95
December – January / $105
February – May / $115
Onsite registration May 7th – 8th / $125