SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021

LOCATION: SUMNER, MO COMMUNITY PARK
TIME: 8 AM
EMAIL: wgcgravelgrinder@gmail.com

The Wild Goose Chase Gravel Grinder is a last hurrah before you put the bike on the trainer and burn rubber in the basement. Enjoy autumn in North Central Missouri's famed golden triangle starting at the World's Largest Goose, "Maxie" in Sumner, MO. Tour the roads through Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge, time trial through the Grand River bottom lands, take a picture at the World's Largest Pecan in Brunswick, MO, and don't forget to pack you climbing legs for just a few of those Missouri green hills. Multiple distances for riders, racers and the gravel curious mean good times for all. In conjunction with the Sumner Wild Goose Festival.

50-mile "Grand Tour"
80-mile "World's Largest Gravel Race"

Presented by DarkEarly Racing and Gravel Warfare

The Grand Tour
The non-competitive 50-mile course traditionally has about 2000 feet +/- of climbing. This course is not technical, although you may expect some fresh gravel. This is a beginner friendly course or a fast course for the experienced. This is a fully marked course with many opportunities for photo-ops. We provide a free drop bag service at the halfway point in Brunswick, MO, "Home of the World's Largest Pecan". There will be several sag stops along the way to collect your "Grand Swag" as your tour the Grand River Bottoms. Be sure to stop at each one so you don't miss out.

The World's Largest Gravel Race
The 80-mile race is back by popular demand. This course is separate from the 50-miler and is un-marked. Expect a challenging experience with a cash payout reward for the top finishers in each category.