1 Week Out

It's less than a week until The Mane Event Gravel Grinder, and thank you for supporting us and the Sheridan Lions Club Sundowners organization. Your entry means more than just a good time on gravel; it means adults and children get to receive free vision screenings, prescription glasses, and other procedures they normally wouldn’t be able to afford. Now, down to business.

The Koltiska Pumpkin Patch farm is going to be a great start/finish/staging area. As Gary Koltiska, owner of the farm, said, “I don’t know  why y’all do what you do, but I do want everyone to have a good time.” 

Getting to the Event: You can get to the farm by going to 120 Cat Creek Road, Sheridan Wyoming ( Google Map Link). As you get closer to the farm, there will also be signs to the Pumpkin patch and orange arrows at intersections. You won’t be able to miss the start/finish/staging area once you arrive.

 

Rider Check-in: Rider check-in will be between 4 pm and 8 pm on Friday, September 19th, at the start/finish area at the farm. Late check-in on the day of needs to happen 30 minutes before your heat, or you won't start. Please try to check in on Friday so things aren’t as crazy on the day of.

After the Event Meal: You have a meal waiting for you after your event. They start serving at 11am and you have a few menu items to choose from. Bring money if you want to add something to your plate, but your meal includes a main food item, a side, and a drink. You will be eating up at the farmhouse area, and there will be a shuttle to drive you up if you don’t feel like walking or biking up to it. It's not far, but it is a few hundred yards away.

The variety of pumpkins found at Koltiskas

Pumpkin Patchin’ - PLEASE visit the Koltiska’s pumpkin patch! Please purchase something from them as a thank you for their support. They’ve been such a gracious host and very kind to do the work they have done to make this event special, and we want to be invited back next year. Bring your family and friends, so after the ride, you can relax, eat, and then visit the patch to purchase a fall gourd. They also have a petting animal area that is a hit with the kids.

SWAG - We’ll have your t-shirts ready, Hammer Nutrition goodies, etc, for your rider check-in SWAG bag. 

Awards - We have some special awards made for us from a local Sheridan-ite for the men's and women's first through third placing individuals for each distance.

Aid Stations - We will have water, electrolyte drink (Hammer Nutrition HEED), and a bunch of portable food items at all of the aid stations. We recommend two bottles of fluids with you on the bike and food in your pockets. Then fill up at the aid stations as necessary.

GPX Map files - Feel free to download the latest GPX File downloads for your bike computers from our Courses page. We’re done fiddling with them, honest!

We love it when community comes together

A Recent Photo of the Koltiska Ranch

25 MILE ROUTE HAS BEEN UPDATED!

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This year has been a great year in our planning of the Mane Event Gravel Grinder. We were able to form a partnership with a local family ranch that hosts a yearly Koltiska Pumpkin Patch event, which has been going on for over 25 years! They have graciously and enthusiastically partnered with us to create a truly one-of-a-kind event.

• New Start/Finish Location - Our start and finish lines will be on the ranch property or on the nearby county road. This allows us a place to stage and start the event and keep our participants safe.

• Convenient Parking - The Koltiska family will be clearing and preparing a part of their land for parking, and we’ll be able to park off the county roads in our own space.

• Dry Camping/Boondocking - The Koltiska’s have generously allowed for dry-camping on their property where they will be clearing a space for parking. We’ll have more details on the whereabouts of these camping areas, but we have a green light for those who want to van/tent/RV dry-camp. (no hookups and pack in/pack out)

• On-Site Food Availability - Through their Pumpkin Patch event, the ranch has a fully functional and licensed commercial kitchen where they will be providing food for our participants and guests.

• After Event Pumpkin Patchin’ - After the event, we are all invited to go up to the Pumpkin Patch to purchase pumpkins for the fall season. It’s a great time for the whole family.

• So much more - The Koltiska family is providing so much more as our event host. More details will be coming as we continue the planning and execution. But know that we are all dedicated to making this event memorable for our participants.

Registration Opens on March 16th, 2025

We are so excited to announce that registration for the 2025 Mane Event Gravel Grinder opens this Sunday, March 16th at 12:15am. Yes, it's later than we wanted, but with modified routes, new event partners, and a new registration platform, we are glad we are finally accepting registrations.

GOOD NEWS!

Our new sponsor and start/finish line host, the Koltiska Pumpkin Patch, will be helping us set up our staging and start/finish lines! Many other surprises are coming, and we are grateful they are partnering with us this year.

EVENT DETAILS

The Mane Event, Sheridan, Wyoming’s Fall Gravel Cycling Event, will be held this year on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Koltiska Pumpkin Patch east of Sheridan. The gravel out this way is some of the best gravel roads in the nation, and the fall weather is amazing in North-Central Wyoming.

• Aid Stations about every 10 miles

• SWAG bags

• Food voucher for all distance registrants

• Pumpkin Patch activities for families waiting for their riders to come in.

• Hammer Nutrition goodies.

• More coming!

THE ROUTES

You can view our new course on our website: https://www.maneeventgravel.com/courses. They've changed a bit from last year, and we may have future changes, but at this time, these are the approved routes for the event.

• 25 Mile - $70

• 54 Mile - $90

• 78 Mile - $100

CALLING ALL SPONSORS

If you or your organization would like to sponsor the event, please contact us at info@maneeventgravel.com. We are finalizing on our sponsor tiers and would welcome you to partner with us.

VOLUNTEERS

An Event like this cannot be successful without volunteers. If you have the time, we'd love to have you! Everything from rider check-in, flaggers, running aid stations and general help are all needed. If you are interested, please contact us at at info@maneeventgravel.com.

Changes Ahead in 2025!

We're thrilled to announce that a new team of passionate gravel riders has taken the reins of The Mane Event Gravel Grinder in Sheridan, Wyoming! As fellow cyclists and our vibrant Sheridan community members, we're committed to rebooting this beloved event and taking it to new heights.

What's Changing?

New Leadership: Our dedicated team is working tirelessly to enhance every aspect of the ride experience. We have experienced racers on our planning committee to ensure a successful event.

Improved Routes: We're scouting and developing exciting new routes to showcase the best of Sheridan's stunning gravel terrain.

Enhanced Experience: Expect better organization, new start/finish areas, increased participant communication, improved support, and a renewed focus on what matters most - your safety and the joy of gravel riding.

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars for September 2025 in beautiful Sheridan. We are working with local partners and sponsors to set a date for September. We’ll follow up soon when those dates are set.

Stay Tuned

We'll send regular updates about our progress, route previews, and event details. Keep an eye on your inbox for more exciting news in the coming months. We can't wait to share this journey with you and create an exceptional gravel riding experience for our community. Thank you for sticking with us these last few years, and we hope to see you at this year’s event.

Happy trails,

The Mane Event Gravel Grinder Planning Team