Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder

Welcome back and thank you for registering for the Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder. 

Presented by Omaha Velo!! 

Thank you to all of our sponsors for their continued support.
The Bike Way - Arkfeld Wealth Strategies - Prairie Homes Omaha - Copple Chevy/GMC - Kinney Mfg/MGRILLS -               Witte Physical Therapy - SRAM - Ritchey Designs - Relish Catering - Tailwind Nutrition - Squirt Cycling Products - Revolution Wraps 

***We will not offer day of registration****
Event Date: April 12, 2025     9am start

Event Venue: Lilac Hill Event Center       https://www.thelilachill.com/
14704 156th St. Louisville, Ne. 68037

-Packet pickup: Apr. 11th, 2pm to 7pm at The Bike Way. 15115 Industrial Rd. Omaha, Ne. 68144.   While at The Bike Way, take the opportunity to pick up any last minute items you think you may need for race day. Packets will include, race plate, race t-shirt, swag items, meal/drink tickets.

-Please arrive early on race day to give yourself plenty of time for parking, to check in and pickup your packet if you missed pre-packet pickup.  Race day check in will be open at 7am. Helmets are required when you are on your bike. Lilac Hill is located right along the start/finish gravel road.

-Lilac Hill has limited parking. Roughly 100 spots on site and we will have overflow parking just down the road thanks to the City of Louisville. Think about carpooling if possible. Overflow parking maps and site maps will be shared soon. We will have a designated area for team tents. There will also be indoor restrooms/changing rooms. 
-There is no outside alcohol allowed at Lilac Hill. Lilac Hill will have a fully stocked cash bar.

-With help from Copple Chevy/GMC and The City of Louisville we will have a slow neutral roll out on Main St. leading out to Lilac Hill where the race will take off. You’ll need to be at S Depot St. and Main St. by 8:45 for a pre-race meeting. Look for emails for more details.

-With 100k and 50k routes and multiple categories to choose from, all racers will have the opportunity to refuel/rehydrate at our aid stations. 100k aid stations will be at miles 21 and 41, 50k aid station will be roughly ½ way. This is a self supported race, other than aid stations, we will not allow any outside assistance. We will announce course cut off times and re-routes if weather permits. GPS route files will be available the week leading up to the race. 
-Race completion: In your race packet you will receive a meal ticket & drink ticket. Relish Lunch & Catering will be our food vendor. All alcoholic drinks will be available from the indoor bar area. All non-alcoholic drinks will be available from Relish Lunch & Catering. All racers receive 1 meal and 1 drink of your choice with your registration.

-Each category podium will start after 3rd place finishes.

-We will also be collecting non-perishable food items to be donated to the Louisville Food Bank. Please drop items off at pre packet pickup or race day at the check in table. 
-Camping is available at Louisville State Rec. Area and cabins at Platte River State Park.