save the date: October 10, 2026
Athens, WI

25, 50, 100, 150 mile routes

DETAILS COMING SOON!! REGISTRATIOn OPENS the Beginning of may!

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.

This event is part of the Ironbear 1000 which highlights Wisconsin’s epic gravel. Bring friends & family for the weekend’s festivities (see more info below). The Red Granite Grinder was rated by Strambecco as one of the top three cycling events in Wisconsin!

Stay the weekend

Women’s skills clinic
Laura Hrubes will lead a women’s skills clinic on Friday. Thanks to Embark Maple Energy’s sponsorship, the clinic is free to any woman racing the Red Granite Grinder. Laura will demonstrate skills and offer feedback, share about the emotional and mental side of doing things like this, and answer questions a safe and supportive environment based on her riding experiences, including multiple Red Granite Grinder finishes. Participants may sign up by selecting the option on the Red Granite Grinder registration page.

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 10/10/25 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!

Official beer

Women’s skills clinic sponsor

Preferred Hotel

Looking to take your IRONBULL race weekend to the next level? Check out all the fun and affordable room options from our partners at bantr with promo code b967216 for a 15% discount on your hotel stay. You’ll also receive secure storage for your bikes near the front entrance so there’s no need to worry about trekking them to your room!