Register Online
Event Day: Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Mohican Wilderness Campground, 22462 Wally Road Glenmont, OH 44628. 10:00am mass start.
Entry Fee for the 23 and 30 mile ride is $50 before April 1st and $60 after.
Entry Fee for the 53 mile race is $78 before April 1st and $88 after.
Registration opens on January 1st at BLACK FORK GRAVEL GRINDER Online Registration (bikereg.com)
NO DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION
The Black Fork is not a sanctioned event. No racing license required.
There are three route options.
23.0 mile ride route climbs about 2,000 feet
30.2 mile ride route climbs about 3,800 feet
53 mile race route climbs about 6,440 feet
Riders under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign a rider release form available the day of the event and we recommend they be chaperoned by their guardian during the ride.
Please note that there are no-refunds, but you can transfer your registration to another rider (in any category) through BikeReg. The last day to transfer your registration is March 29th. How to transfer your registration …Need someone to buy you spot? Check out our Facebook group Black Fork Gravel Grinder Transfer Connection. Lots of folks have bought and sold their registration there.
All participants are required to bring a signed Liability Waiver on event day.
And lastly, the event will go on regardless of the weather and road conditions, so get off your ass and ride, damn it!
Apparel
Men’s and women’s event t-shirts are available for purchase when registering on Bikereg. T-shirts are made of fine knit, polyester/cotton blend. $20-$25
Grab yourself a heavy duty, hooded Black Fork sweatshirt! $40-$45
Custom Black Fork socks are available for purchase on Bikereg and on event day (while supplies last). These 6” cuff height, granite and white socks are made of moisture wicking Coolmax fabric. Size Large 10-12 $12
Remember all the sights, sounds and blissful suffering with our commemorative poster!
Food
Recover with us after the event with some tasty BBQ from a local favorite, Big Pappy’s. You will be hungry! The meal includes sandwich option (pulled pork, pulled chicken or veggie wrap), choice of two sides, and drink.
$15 when registering on Bikereg or $18 on the day of the event, while supplies last.
On Site Camping
Make a reservation: Call the campground at 740-599-6741 and let them know you’re coming for the Black Fork. They’ll get you set up.
Rates: Adults are $25 per person, for up to two nights of camping, 17 and under are free.
For more information about Mohican Wilderness Campground, visit their website at mohicanwilderness.com
Directions
The event start and finish is located nine miles south of downtown Loudonville at Mohican Wilderness Campground, 22462 Wally Road Glenmont, OH 44628. Join us at the main pavilion once you arrive for packet pick-up and pre-ride announcements.