The Driftless 100 Gravel Challenge, formerly the Volga City Gravel Race, is on Saturday, April 30, 2022, starting at Founders Park in downtown Elkader, Iowa.

The event is a fundraiser for the local EMS crews in Clayton County and all proceeds go towards the improvement of equipment and supplies that small-town emergency services are always needing.

About the Gravel Challenge

​The Race itself has three distances, 100, 50, and 25 miles route. With 90-95% of each course is on gravel with a few miles of level B, blacktop, and a bike trail.  There are hills in this area of Iowa. Some rollers, but mainly steep semi-short climbs that will get the legs going no matter what level of rider you are. The estimated average for climbing is 100 feet per mile. If you are looking for an additional incentive for your spring training we are doing a custom prize for any rider who breaks the 8-hour mark on the 100-mile course, That’s only a 12.5 MPH average!.

Plan to enjoy a fun ride along the winding, scenic valleys in NE Iowa. Sign up today!