Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder

Welcome and thank you for registering for the inaugural Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder. 

Presented by Omaha Velo!! 

Thank you to all of our sponsors for your help in making this possible!! 
The Bike Way - Arkfeld Wealth Strategies - Prairie Homes Omaha - Copple Chevy/GMC - Moxie Salon + Spa - Kinney Mfg/MGRILLS - Witte Physical Therapy - SRAM - Ritchey Designs - Relish Catering - Tailwind Nutrition - Squirt Cycling Products - Revolution Wraps 

Event Date: April 6, 2024      9am start

Event Venue: Lilac Hill Event Center       https://www.thelilachill.com/
14704 156th St. Louisville, Ne. 68037

-Packet pickup: Apr. 5th, 2pm to 7pm at The Bike Way. 15115 Industrial Rd. Omaha, Ne. 68144.   While at The Bike Way, take the opportunity to pick up any last minute items you think you may need for race day. Packets will include, race plate, race t-shirt, swag items, meal/drink tickets and a raffle ticket.

-Please arrive early on race day to give yourself plenty of time for parking, to check in and pickup your packet if you missed pre-packet pickup.  Race day check in will be open at 7am. Helmets are required when you are on your bike. Lilac Hill is located right along the start/finish gravel road.

-Lilac Hill has limited parking. Roughly 100 spots on site and we will have overflow parking just down the road thanks to the City of Louisville. Think about carpooling if possible. Overflow parking maps and site maps will be shared soon. We will have a designated area for team tents. There will also be indoor restrooms/changing rooms. 
-There is no outside alcohol allowed at Lilac Hill. Lilac Hill will have a fully stocked cash bar.

-With 100k and 50k routes and multiple categories to choose from, all racers will have the opportunity to refuel/rehydrate at our aid station, roughly ½ way as well as an oasis along each route to help in your success. This is a self supported race, other than aid stations, we will not allow any outside assistance. We will announce course cut off times and re-routes if weather permits. GPS route files will be available the week leading up to the race. 

-Race completion: In your race packet you will receive a meal/drink ticket along with a raffle ticket. We will have a food vendor on site, all drinks will be available from the indoor bar area. All racers receive 1 meal and 1 drink of your choice with your registration. We will have some prizes to be raffled off after podiums.

-We will also be collecting non-perishable food items to be donated to the Louisville Food Bank. Please drop items off at the check in table. 
-Camping is available at Louisville State Rec. Area and cabins at Platte River State Park.