NEW For 2025!
Electronic timing
OGRS Points
Post-event party with prizes
More food options
More Categories/Podiums/Awards
Awards for all finishers
Registration
Online Registration: BikeReg. Registration opens March 1st. Same day registration is not available.
Register early! Prices will increase as the event day nears.
Important Details
Rider Support: This event is “self-rescue”. We do not provide rider support. Come prepared to deal with potential equipment breakdowns. You cannot assume cellular coverage will be available.
Carry Cash: Riders are advised to carry cash should something unforeseen happen and you require assistance from a motorist or local resident.
Park Release Form: All participants are REQUIRED to complete this park release form. There is a space on the form for the license plate number of the vehicle you are leaving in the parking lot. No license plate # = no race plate. Please do not approach the rider check-in table without your FULLY completed form.
Rider Check In: Opens at 7:30 AM. Please do not approach the rider check-in table without your FULLY completed park release form.
Licensing: No racing license is required.
Weather: Rain or shine. No refunds.
Awards: Awards/prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each category, along podium photos. All finishers will receive finisher medals.
Ohio Gravel Race Series: Racers doing the 45-mile Full Pounder will receive points in accordance with OGRS policy.
Location
The Shawnee Pebble Pounder is being held in the Shawnee State Park, West Portsmouth, OH.
Shawnee State Park offers many family friendly activities and amenities. Bring some friends and family and stay the weekend. Check out the park website and plan your weekend getaway.
View location on Google Maps.
Equipment
What kind of bike should you ride? A gravel bike or a CX bike will get the job done as will a hard tail 29er. No road bikes here folks. Minimum tire width is 33mm; 40mm or wider is recommended.
Routes
The course is on mostly gravel roads that can be dry and dusty or wet and spongy. There are sections of pavement and a section of technical double track.
Pebble Pounder - 45 Mile Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44820052
¾ Pounder - 35 Mile Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44820078
Printable Course Map: Riding with a printed course map is recommended.
Alterations: Event officials may alter the course as necessary due to prevailing conditions.
Computer Guidance: While we do our best to provide a well-marked course it’s not unheard of for directional signage to go mysteriously missing. We STRONGLY recommend you download the route to your bike computer. We recommend pre-loading the route and maps prior to leaving home. You may not be able to load data to your device via cellular at the park.
Public Roads: The route is on public roads open to vehicular traffic. Riders must obey all applicable traffic laws. WE ARE IN SOMEONE’S BACK YARD! Riders deemed behaving in an unsafe or unfriendly manner will be disqualified and banned from future participation.
Cellular: Cellular coverage is weak to non-existent depending on your carrier. If you are unfamiliar with the area, you may want to download maps and directions to your phone prior to leaving home.
Restrooms: Indoor restrooms can be found at the Lodge located at the Shawnee State Park label on the map above. A more primitive, but indoor, restroom can be found at Turkey Creek Lake. From the parking lot, cross the foot bridge and the restroom is on your right. Porta-potties will be available at check-in.
Parking: See parking locations on the map above.