City Bikes "Down & Dirty" Gravel Grinder

📍 Location: Markham Park, Florida
📅 Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
🚴 Staging Area: Pavillion 2 & 3 located inside of the park. Event begins and ends on the levee just outside the park.

Event Overview

Properly permitted through Broward County Parks & Recreation, USA Cycling, and the South Florida Water Management District.
Open to riders 18 years or older.
Waivers required for all participants.

Race Categories & Start Times

52 Mile Gravel Categories (Start Time: 7:00 AM)

Men/Women - Open/Elite
Men Masters - Ages 40+, 50+, and 60+
Women Masters - Ages 40+ and 50+
Awards: Top 3 Finishers in Each Category

26 Mile Gravel Categories (Start Time: 8:00 AM)

Men/Women - Open
Men - Age 40+, 50+
Women 40+
Men/Women Beginner - if you have won a previous gravel event you must race open.
Men/Women - Fat Tire (No restrictions on handlebars or tires, but the bike cannot be a gravel frame)
Awards: Top 3 Finishers in Each Category

CATEGORIES & AWARDS

Category	Fee	Details
52 Mile Men/Women Open/Elite	$54	Top 5 overall ($1,000 cash Men/Women)
52 Mile Master Men 40+/50+/60+	$54	Top 3 overall in each age division
52 Women Masters 40+/50+	$54	Top 3 overall in each division
26 Mile Men/Women Open	$44	Top 3 overall
26 Mile Men/Women Fat Tire & Beginner	$44	Top 3 overall in each division
26 Mile Men/Women Masters 40+	$44	Top 3 overall in each division

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Early Bird Discount: Register by April 20, 2025 and save $20.
Late Fee: Add $20 after April 20, 2025.
Event Day Registration: Add $30 to all fees.
Fees exclude insurance, merchant, and service charges.

Registration Protection ($4.99)

Covers refund eligibility due to:
✅ Injuries
✅ Family emergencies
✅ Unexpected illness
✅ Car accidents
✅ Other unforeseen circumstances
Does NOT cover event cancellations due to Acts of God (e.g., weather or pandemics).
🔗 Read the Full Policy

PACKET PICKUP LOCATION & DATES

📍 Saturday, May 3, 2025 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
🛒 City Bikes Pembroke Pines
📍 701 NW 99th Ave, Hollywood, FL
🔗 Google Maps Directions

📍 Sunday, May 4, 2025 (5:30 AM - Event Start)
🏕 Markham Park
🔗 Google Maps Directions

RIDER RESPONSIBILITY

✅ Study the course and download it to your bike computer or phone.
✅ Course Files:

✅ Signage may be missing due to weather or theft – navigate independently.
✅ Neutral Support available at Sawgrass Recreational Park.

SAFETY PROTOCAL & ASSISTANCE

📱 Carry Your Cell Phone – Mandatory for all riders.
🚨 Emergency Contact:

Call 911 for major emergencies.
Non-emergency event support: (561) 374-2994.
🛠 Mechanical Issues: Bring spare tubes, CO2 cartridges, and tools. Support is available if needed.
📍 Lost? Text your location to (561) 374-2994 for assistance.

EVENT PERKS AND GOODIES

🎁 Swag & Benefits for Participants:
✔️ Custom event numbers & awards
✔️ Souvenir water bottles
✔️ Professional timing with course splits
✔️ On-course neutral support at Sawgrass Park
✔️ Post-event snacks, water, and watermelon
✔️ PDQ Chicken while supplies last
✔️ Custom awards for Top 3 finishers in each category
⚠️ Park Entry Fee May Apply

NOTICE

🔹 The South Florida Water Management District does not charge a fee for access to public lands. Any event fees are not an entry fee for park usage but go towards event organization and management