DateExpected
Early July 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Spruce Knob Mountain Center, 18 Woodlands Way, Circleville, WV 26804
Circleville, Pendleton County
Countdown
July
The monster of GRUSK: 319 miles of unsupported bikepacking with over 8,100 m of climbing. You carry what you need and find your own way.
Key facts
01Unsupported bikepacking ride
02GPS navigation required
03Registered satellite tracker required
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The course
The route
Circleville
Distance513km
Total climb8,181m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate430.5 km
Weather
Early-July, Circleville
27°CTypical high
17°CTypical low
8°CColdest in 20 years
54%Days with rain
Highs around 27°C and lows around 17°C, but it has dropped to 8°C. Rain on 54% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2025 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Edwards, Justin01:04:33:0018.0 km/h
02Joice, Chris01:05:30:0017.4 km/h
03Collins, Kevin01:05:48:0017.2 km/h
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Finishers
1d 10:56:00
Median time
14.7 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2025 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the Gravel Ride Up Spruce Knob (GRUSK) 513 km
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513 km with 8,181 m of climbing
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Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
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Sustained climbing repeats on real gradients
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
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