DateExpected
Late September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Minocqua Winter Park, Minocqua, Wisconsin
Town of Minocqua, Oneida County
Countdown
September
A short, friendly 17 km gravel loop, the easy way into the Dirty Squirrel weekend. Nothing to fear here, just bring your own water and snacks.
Key facts
01No aid station on course, carry your own food and drink
02Helmets are mandatory
03Adaptive bikes and trikes are welcome
Create a free training plan for the Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind 17 km
7-day free trial, no card required
The course
The route
Town of Minocqua
Distance16.9km
Total climb264m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate17.0 km
Weather
Late-September, Town of Minocqua
19°CTypical high
8°CTypical low
-2°CColdest in 20 years
43%Days with rain
Highs around 19°C and lows around 8°C, but it has dropped to -2°C. Rain on 43% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#TeamLapsTime
01Lauzon, Gerard100:42:39
02Pomplun, Karrie100:58:28
03Bartel, Michael101:11:17
3
Finishers
0:58:28
Median time
1 laps
Median laps
Overall · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Organiser
Training
Training for the Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind 17 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
Beina integrates directly with your existing tools to understand your current fitness, and synchronise your planned sessions.
Intervals.icuWhat a Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind 17 km plan targets
Typical sessions
17 km with 264 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
Adapts every week as Beina learns how you respond
Syncs your sessions straight to Garmin and Wahoo
One clear next session, never a wall of spreadsheet
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