The Driftless Region (La Crescent and Houston, MN, in Southeast Minnesota and La Crosse, WI) will proudly host the USA Cycling Gravel National Championships on the third weekend of September 2025 and 2026. This national caliber cycling event is being hosted by the cities of La Crescent and Houston, Minnesota, Explore La Crosse, the La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, the Houston Chamber of Commerce, USA Cycling (see below for more information about USA Cycling), Driftless Cycling, Old Fashioned Gravel, and La Crescent Applefest.
The event will feature both Amateur and Elite racers, aiming to attract over 800 cyclists and enthusiasts of all skill levels while providing a competitive opportunity for all participants. Athletes will compete for gold amongst the picturesque beauty and challenging terrain of Southeast Minnesota, which will provide an unparalleled racing experience through river valleys and blufftops. This year, the race will occur over four distances on Saturday, September 20th.
See more at Explore LaCrosse.