It’s more than (just) a gravel race.
June 25, 2022 – Roca, NE
It’s a one-day gravel festival just outside of Lincoln, bringing us together for racing (with big prizes), family-friendly events, camping, live music, and mouth-watering food at the iconic Roca Berry Farm.
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Ways to Experience Grounded Nebraska
125-Mile Course
Don’t let the misconception that Nebraska is flat fool you, as the course will feature at least 5,000 feet over a steady stream of undulating hills.
60-Mile Course
The 60-mile course is an excellent primer to long-distance gravel, or if you just want to get back to the party at the festival sooner.
25-Mile Course
The 25-mile ride is to inspire the cyclist in all of us. The short distance, with minimal elevation, is perfect for dipping your toes in the gravel grinding world or for grabbing the family for a scenic spin.
Friday, June 24th
2:00 – 8:00 PM: Packet Pickup & Campground Check-in
Inside the Harvest Barn
2:00 PM: FTW-NB Led Shakeout Ride / Hosted by Wild Composite
Meet Outside of the Harvest Barn
5:00 PM: Shakeout Ride / Hosted by Chamois Butt’r
Meet Outside of the Harvest Barn / Sign up here
7:00 PM: Welcome Party
Roca Tavern / 4101 Main Street, Roca, NE 68430
7:00 PM: Queer Meetup / Hosted by Molly Cameron & RIDE Advocacy
Roca Tavern @ The Welcome Party
8:00 PM: Campground Check-in Closes
Saturday, June 25th
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Packet Pickup
Inside the Harvest Barn
7:30 AM: 125-Mile Start
8:30 AM: 60-Mile Start
9:00 AM: 25-Mile Start
10:00 AM: 5k Walk/Fun Run Start
11:00 AM: The Champion System Finish Line Party Starts
In front of Pioneer Barn
11:00 am: Family Yoga / Hosted by Huddle Yoga & Energy Coaching
Inside the Harvest Barn
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Food Vendors Open
Behind the Harvest Barn
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Strider Races / Hosted by Bike Masters
Roca 500 Track
1:30 PM: First 125-mile Finishers Expected
3:00 PM: Family Yoga / Hosted by Huddle Yoga & Energy Coaching
Inside the Harvest Barn
4:00 PM: Podium Ceremony
Roca Band Stand Stage
11:00 PM: After Party Comes to an End
Sunday, June 26th
11:00 AM: Camper Checkout Deadline
The Stoke
“The finish line is a festival with plenty of beer, food trucks, and fun events for the whole family. Best of all, Grounded is giving bigger prize purses to women and non-binary racers, as well as donating a portion of each registration to the Lincoln Indian Center.”
-The Radavist
“Both Core4 and Grounded Nebraska have inclusive and equitable initiatives and principles baked into their structure. From short, beginner-friendly distances to working with advocacy group partners, Dumas and Buhmeyer both mention the concept of breaking down barriers through their events.”
-Betsy Welch, VeloNews
“The overwhelming response is people are excited because they feel seen. We want people here, be welcomed, enjoy it, and feel safe coming to our event.”
– Girls Gone Gravel
Family-Friendly Festival
While the rider puts in the miles, there’s a day-long festival, at an iconic venue, with activities for those who aren’t riding.
Let's Race
There are two race distances, with big-time payouts, three gender categories, and a fundraiser 5k run if bikes aren’t your thing.
Intersectional Inclusion
Grounded Nebraska has women, non-binary, and men race categories, equity-based cash prizes, a land usage tax, and an Advisory Board.
Grounded Nebraska Partners
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Bronze Sponsors
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