2023 Unravel Gravel - Virginia State Gravel Championship Race
SUNDAY
October 22nd, 2023
Bear Creek Lake State Park
Cumberland County, VA
Sure you can grind with the best of them, but are you the best?
The 2023 Unravel is improved from feedback we received from our 2022 participants. More gravel and a longer course that will incorporate a combination of trails, gravel, fire road and rural roadways. And it’s an RVA Racing event with course designed by our friends at Outpost Richmond - which means “Guaranteed Gut-Punching Gravel”
It’s a wrap - Results & Photos
PHOTOS - We had two amazing photographers out there on course with you.
Feel free to share and we expect some of y’all will be putting up posts and new profile pictures. Please give them a shout out and thank them:
Laura Carson (Laura Carson Images): https://www.lauracarsonimages.com/Races/Unravel-Gravel-2023/
Richard Hayes (RVAHub): https://photos.app.goo.gl/GWicss4isC1KNriy7
Denise and a few other teammates took some pictures with their iPhones. They can be found on our RVA Racing Facebook page.
WHEN: October 22nd, SUNDAY
WHERE: Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd, Cumberland, VA 23040
RACE STARTS: 9:00 for all Categories (racers will go off in waves)
PRE-REGISTRATION: $65 and CLOSES on Sunday, 10/1 @11:59 PM
DAY OF REGISTRATION: $90 Cash, Venmo, or Check.
NOTE: NO Day of/walk-ons for ELITE Categories
RACE CHECK-IN: 7:00 - 8:30 AM SHARP at the RVA Racing Events tent
PARKING: TBD
CAMPING: Available through the park reservation systems at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/
ABOUT THE COURSE: we have a 31.4 mile course with ~2,344' of elevation gain each lap mapped out by our friends at Outpost. And those boyos know a thing or two about back-country gravel. We will start out in the park and use mostly county gravel roads with some trail and creek crossings. No two ways about it, this is Gravel Grinding at its finest and you're gonna work for this one!
COURSE MAP: Can be found on RidewithGPS - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44384150
or you can download file you need below:
DISTANCES: Please note that distances may vary slightly from the ones listed below as we finalize plans with park and county.
Unravel 100K (2-laps)
Unravel Mini 50K (1-lap)
IMPORTANT: a USA Cycling (USAC) license is NOT required to race the Unravel Gravel; however, the Virginia State “Champion’s Title” is only open to Virginia residents who hold an annual USAC license. You can purchase an annual license before registering by clicking the link below and use code RVA23 at checkout for $25 OFF!
New 2023 Membership | USA Cycling
Podiums: What this means is that for the Unravel 100K Race, we will have 2 podiums. The first for overall winners in each category that reflect actual race-day ranking. Then a second VA State Champion’s podiums, where the podium shifts to remove non-VA residents and/or those without USAC annual licenses.
Prizes: will be awarded to overall winners and State Champions receive a USAC championship medal.
CATEGORIES:
Elite Categories - Unravel 100K - with Cash Purse!
Cash payouts 5 deep with 10+ registered - 1st - $500, 2nd - $300, 3rd - $200, 4th - $100, 5th - $50Elite Men Open
Elite Women Open
The VA State Gravel Championship - Unravel 100K
Men 18-34
Men 35-49
Men 50+
Men 60+
Women 18-34
Women 35-49
Women 50+
Single Speed Men
Single Speed Women
JUNIOR (18 and under)
The Unravel Mini 50K
Open Men
Open Women
Fat Bike
Tandem
JUNIOR (18 and under)
2023 State Champs Kit
Store is open! You can now pre-order your 2023 VA State Championship kit.
Why does RVA Racing use ATHLOS? Because ATHLOS makes the best kits period. The Split Zero design delivers the ultimate in performance without compromise. Race day ready, aero, streamlined and conforming to the body; technology without compromise!
Order here: ATHLOS - State Champs Kit
FOOD & BEVERAGES ON SITE:
FOOD TRUCK
TBD
Food Truck opens @ 8:00 AM or sooner!
The Unravel Cap
The Unravel Gravel Championship cap is a tribute to you hotshots churning and burning up those backcountry gravel roads on two wheels. A high-quality low-profile snapback 6 panel cap with embroidered logo. Super comfy olive washed pigment dyed cotton twill front and stone washed soft mesh back.
$25 - LIMITED QUANTITY
Order when you register and pick up on race day!
Can’t wait? Hit us up for the hook up: info@rvaracingevents.com
DOWNLOAD THE EVENT FLYER
Help us get the word out!
Click on the flyer to download PNG file for sharing on social media or wherever. If you want a printable PDF file or want us to send you a flyer to display in your shop, hit us up at info@rvaracing.com