The Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder has pushed its race date to Oct. 28, one week later than traditional.
The race, which features routes of 42, 63 and 109 miles, include sections of Forest Service roads that are normally off limits to cyclists but are available to Chinkapin Hollow participants through special permitting allowed to the event. The 109- and 63-mile courses include significant mileage in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
“We are excited that the 2023 Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder is moving to a new date and on a Saturday to better accommodate participant travel needs,” race director Bruce Dunn said. “Past participant feedback has consistently raved about the quality of our gravel roads, but we’ve also heard from many that they prefer a Saturday event. We believe that the Chinkapin Hollow offers gravel racers and enthusiasts one of the best values for their dollar in this part of the country.”
All three races start and finish in the Lake Wedington Recreation area, which is located a few miles west of Fayetteville’s city limits and has been managed by the U.S. Forest Service since 1954.
There will be on course support, a post event party with food and beverages, finisher swag and podium awards. There will also be equalized prize purses.