Gravelfest for MS is a fun non race two-day format, offering distances for the beginner, intermediate and advanced gravel bike rider. This cause base ride benefits the Rampy MS Research Foundation and supports the mission of funding the best multiple sclerosis research in the United States at UAMS in Little Rock, Northwestern University in Chicago, IL and University of California @ San Francisco, CA. The Gravelfest for MS goal is to raise $10,000 for our stated research partners at these world-renowned research facilities. The two-day Gravelfest for MS ride will consist of three distances, 25, 35 and 55 miles from Bentonville, AR to Rockford Grange Ranch at Bear Hollow in Washburn, MO. Expect minimum road directional signs as this is a self-supported navigational ride. There will be one aid station for all routes for water, electrolytes and nutrition on day one. The aid station will be approximately 20 miles from Bentonville on day one. Once you arrive at the ranch on Saturday, beverages and light snacks will be provided. Dinner from Rolling Tacos food truck is estimated to start around 3PM. Afternoon DJ will entertain you, outside weather permitting. There are nine cabins on property at the ranch that can be reserve for you and your party overnight. There is one house that can be reserved for your larger groups. Those can be reserved at the time you register for the ride. Tent camping is encouraged and supported by 37 North who will be the official SAG support and gear transit provider to and from the ranch for you. Sunday morning all riders return to Bentonville, AR taking one of the routes of your choice for you return trip. We plan to gather at The Hub in Bentonville, AR by 11AM to celebrate the weekend and enjoy lunch. The first beverage is provided for you at The Hub, but lunch is on your own. Out of town guest or others that wish to drop their vehicles off at the ranch Friday night can do so by arriving no later than 6PM. Our SAG support 37 North will provide transportation for you back to Bentonville. Riders needing hotel/air B&B accommodations Friday night are encouraged to book those accommodations on your own. This being our 3rd year, we are expecting 200 riders for this two-day Gravelfest for MS.