save the date: October 10, 2026
Athens, WI
route OPTIONS DROPPING 3rd Week of May
DETAILS COMING SOON!! REGISTRATIOn OPENS MAY 18th!
WHY The RED GRANITE GRINDER?
Ready for adventure? With more gravel than ever before, riders are treated with miles upon miles on red granite, a gravel rider’s dream. Our routes are designed to give riders the chance to fully experience rural Central Wisconsin passing by dairy farms, over pristine rivers & creeks, through beautiful canopies of hardwoods during peak fall colors, while rolling over red granite aka red gold.
The Red Granite Grinder was rated by Strambecco as one of the top three cycling events in Wisconsin!
Stay the weekend
Onsite camping
Our friends at Miltrim Farms (115315 Township Rd, Athens, WI 54411) will be offering camping this year just a stone's throw from Friday's festivities!
120 non-electric sites first come first served available
$55/site for the weekend via check to Miltrim Farms or Venmo
Check-in is Friday 10/09/25 10 am and check out is Sunday 10/12/25 2pm
Site size = 20'x30' (if you need a bigger site, you may purchase multiple sites)
No water but portapotties will be onsite
Book by emailing Jenny at: jenny@miltrimfarms.com
The VonBuckinator returns for a deep clean and wax for your chain! In addition to the usual post-race cleanings, take your bike it to the start/finish area at Erbach Park for a pre-race cleaning- Bob will be set up by early afternoon!
Kids Ride sponsor
Preferred Hotel
Other lodging options include Hilton Garden Inn Wausau, Days Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inn, Courtyard by Marriott Wausau, & Jefferson Street Inn.