Cascade Gravel Grinder Challenge

Idaho has another gravel event - the Cascade Gravel Grinder Challenge.

 

We just posted over in the news section: http://ridinggravel.com/gravel-races/cascade-gravel-grinder-challenge/

If you are planning to ride it, please share your thoughts, questions, experiences, pictures, or whatever you'd like about the event on this thread. 

Since this is the first year for this event, people have been curious what the course is like. The route is a big loop that uses county and forest roads in the Boise and Payette National Forests.  Road surface varies, with a little pavement and a little bare dirt, but mostly well used gravel roads.  There are three climbs (with corresponding descents, Yay!) followed by a section of rolling terrain next to Cascade Reservoir.

Here's a brief video preview of the course and terrain. There is a route map and elevation profile on the event's website.  Should be a great ride! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI-wEewo1uA