September 13, 2025
The 11th Annual Dirt Diggler Gravel Grinder hits Henderson and Transylvania Counties this fall. Starting and finishing at Wag Valley Farm (formerly known as REEB Ranch), this gravel bike race will feature a backcountry/gravel road tour through some of the best kept secrets in Western North Carolina. We even throw in a little singletrack to finish your day on.
THIS RACE IS LIMITED TO 400 PARTICIPANTS.
Race Location
Wag Valley Farm (Formerly REEB Ranch)
315 Shoals Falls Road
Hendersonville, N.C. 28739
Click HERE for directions
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Registration Info
Registration link www.bikereg.com/ddgg
Early pricing ends on Sunday, August 17, 2025
Registration closes Thursday, September 11, 2025, 11:59 PM
NO PRE-RIDE IN REEB RANCH! THIS IS THE LAST TWO MILES OF THE COURSE. IT IS SHOWN ON THE MAP IN BLUE AND THE SECTIONS 1/4 MILE BEFORE AND AFTER. PLEASE RESPECT THE PROPERTY OWNERS WISHES TO NOT RIDE UNLESS IT'S RACE DAY.
Long Course
47.7 Miles ~ 4,637 Feet of Elevation
Aid Station @ Mile 18, Aid Station 2 @ Mile 41
Short Course
27.2 Miles ~ 2,404 Feet of Elevation
Aid Station @ Mile 21
The map above shows dirt/gravel roads in RED, paved roads in BLACK, singletrack in BLUE
Categories & Pricing
Long Course
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Open Men
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Open Women
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Men 30-39
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Women 30-39
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Men 40-49
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Women 40-49
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Men 50-59
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Women 50+
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Men 60+
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Clydesdale
Short Course
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Open Men
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Open Women
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Men 30-39
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Women 30-39
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Men 40-49
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Women 40-49
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Men 50-59
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Women 50+
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Men 60+
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Clydesdale
*Race age is your age on December 31, 2025.
Pricing - Long Course
$80 Early Pricing
$90 After 8/17/25
$100 Day Of Registration
Pricing - Short Course
$70 Early Pricing
$80 After 8/17/25
$90 Day Of Registration
Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals
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No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.
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If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.
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Refunds available until May 31, 2025, of 75% of entry fee.
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Refunds available until July 31, 2025, of 50% of entry fee.
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No refunds after July 31, 2025, NO EXCEPTIONS.
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WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.
Included With Registration
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Well-Marked Course
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Post-Race Meal
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Post-Race Beverage From Hi-Wire Brewing
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Chip Timed Race
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Police At Certain Intersections
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Awards For Top 3 In Each Category
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Stocked Aid Stations
Schedule
Friday, September 12, 2025
5-7:00 PM Early Registration
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Saturday, September 14, 2024
7:00 AM Registration Opens
8:15 AM Long Course Racer Meeting At Start
8:30 AM Registration Closes
8:30 AM LONG COURSE RACE START
8:45 AM Short Course Racer Meeting At Start
9:00 AM SHORT COURSE RACE START
11:00 AM Post-Race Meal Begins
12:00 PM Short Course Awards Ceremony
1:00 PM Long Course Awards Ceremony
*Times are subject to change