The Rocktown Rambler is a celebration of riding backcountry roads in the Shenandoah Valley. There will be gravel, some climbing, some descending, some singletrack, and a lot of fun! We welcome everyone that wants to have a good time - whether that is by racing, riding, or partying (or doing all three at once)!

Inclusivity is important to us at the Rambler. Cycling is for everyone, and we want all participants/volunteers to feel excited and safe racing/riding/partying out on their bikes.

The Rambler is for everyone to enjoy!

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH ENTRY:

Free T-shirtFree post-event mealAid station support - food, bike mechanic, gravel party!

INSURANCE: While our event is insured through USACycling, it is NOT required to have a USAC License to participate in the Rocktown Rambler.

SCHEDULE: Race Day is May 19, 2024

Packet pickup 8am - 9:30am at Bryce Resort
Race Brief at 9:45am
Race Start: 10AM for both races
Food/After-Party: 12-4pm

PARKING: There is plenty of parking right at Bryce Resort. Start/Finish also right at Bryce Resort

GEAR: HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. As for tires and bike choice, we recommend a bike that can handle at least a 32c tire. 35-42c wide tires will most likely be your optimal choice for the Rambler. You are welcome to test your limits on a road bike with smaller tires, but we would like to caution you to be extra safe on course if you choose to do so. Sturdy road, gravel, or mountain bike - pick what you'd like to ride and have a good (and safe) time!

FOOD: A post-event meal will be available for free to racers who pre-register, There will be food available to purchase for friends & family. Vegetarian option will be available.

VOLUNTEERS: We will need volunteers! Each volunteer will receive a water bottle and meal. If you would like to volunteer with us, please email [email protected], or register under the Volunteer spot on this event page. Please expect to be volunteering anywhere from 2-4 hours (depending on what job we can have you do/you are available for).

THE COURSE: It is a 26-ish mile course, over 70% of it is gravel/dirt. Those doing the 50 mile event will do the course twice. There will be an aid station with some food and mechanical help about halfway through the course.

You may view and download the 25 mile course by clicking "Rocktown Rambler" on the Ride With GPS widget below.
The route for the 50 mile course can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39425252. It's 2 loops of the 25 mile course.

LODGING:
If you are looking to stay overnight and make a weekend of it, here are some helpful links for finding places to stay!

There will also be free primitive camping with bathrooms and showers available right in Bryce Resort the night before the Rambler.

Bryce, VA/Surrounding Area: https://bryceresort.com/mountain-resort-lodging/

Harrisonburg, VA: https://www.visitharrisonburgva.com/places-to-stay/

Refunds/Transfers

There are no refunds, but transfer of entry to another rider will be an option until registration closes.

Big thanks to our Rocktown Rambler Sponsors: