The Dirty Pizza

DIRTY PIZZA WEEKEND 2024

On tap is a full weekend of food, bikes and camaraderie that you'll not soon forget. 

Our ride has built a reputation as one of the toughest forty miles on the gravel circuit, and we plan to keep that reputation. We've pulled as many of the best bits of local riding together into these loops and we can't wait to share them with you. The routes feature panoramic views across the river valley into Vermont, quiet rolling gravel roads, no shortage of leg busting climbs and honestly, some of the best riding anywhere in the surrounding three states. 

Saturday: 

Shake out ride. Swim in the lake. Wood fired feast at the pavilion Camping on site.

Sunday: 

Complementary fresh baked goods and coffee. FOUR routes to choose from. “The Good” If you love the original Dirty Pizza route, 40 miles, 4500' elevation, this route is the one for you. “The Bad” If you've been riding gravel events for awhile,  finished last year's ride and were up for more, (we're looking at you Logan) “The bad” is a tough 55 miles with 6,000' elevation, should be enough to have most riders seeing cross eyed and wishing they'd opted for a shorter route. “The ugly” This 70 mile loop with 8,000' of elevation monster…. is savage. It will also be restricted to a field of 30 riders, and will have a time cut off at the first time through the feed zone. "Type 1 fun" A mostly paved ride with a few miles of maintained gravel road. 24 miles, 2,500" elevation. Suitable for a confident rider on 28mm tires. A staffed feed stop for all three ride options. This stop will be stocked with water, fruit, and the famous Orchard Hill Breadworks cookies!Want to bring the family and enjoy an early fall day with bikes and wood fired pizza? Sign up for “Just pizza” and we'll gladly share some family friendly shorter loops suitable for all ability levels. 

The Course is entirely SELF NAVIGATION.  After MUCH debate, soliciting advice, and talking with other promoters we have decided to embrace what seems to be the future of our sport.  For us personally, it was a very hard decision.  We like arrows, but we share these roads and trails with a wide variety of users.  It has become apparent over the last few years that not all non-bikers share that like!   Conclusion: no arrows are better than wrong arrows!  The GPS track and cue sheets are available on bikereg, and will be emailed a day or two before the event as well.  Please contact us if you have any concerns about this.

Everyone riding the Dirty Pizza is strongly encouraged to ride with GPS (links shared 1 week prior to event).  Cue sheets will also be available.  

To some, the most important feature of the day is the Post Ride Feed where you will be treated to Noah's wood oven fired pizza feast back at the Orchard Hill Pavillion.

WHAT TO BRING…

Good, Bad and Ugly will all best be tackled on 38mm or larger tires. Type 1 fun can be ridden on a narrower tire, but you'll still be happy riding a cushy 42mm gravel set up.This ride is self supported. Bring your own gear to change flats and make minor repairs. Sag support will be availible "On Call", but in some sections of the course that will mean walking a bit to get cell receptionThe pizza feast will consist of wood fired pizza with a variety of toppings. Gluten free crusts available.BYOBSee more about the venue: www.orchardhillbreadworks.com

Call or email if you have questions: 603-835-7845, [email protected]