DateExpected
Early October 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036
Galena, Jo Daviess County
Countdown
October
The big loop of the day: 169 km of gravel with a fair bit of climbing, only two aid stations, and a buckle if you can get round inside seven hours.
Key facts
019-hour time cutoff
02Only 2 aid stations, so carry enough food and water
03Finish under 7 hours to earn a buckle
Create a free training plan for the Lead Ore Gravel 169 km
7-day free trial, no card required
The course
The route
Galena
Distance169km
Total climb2,865m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate163.7 km
Weather
Early-October, Galena
21°CTypical high
9°CTypical low
-2°CColdest in 20 years
22%Days with rain
Highs around 21°C and lows around 9°C, but it has dropped to -2°C. Rain on 22% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
OrganiserDriftless Cycling Tours (route design and event consulting); The Do Hard Things Project (presenter listed for the 2026 edition)
Websiteleadoregravel.com
Instagram@leadoregravel
Running since2025
Training
Training for the Lead Ore Gravel 169 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 Lead Ore Gravel 169 km plan targets
Typical sessions
169 km with 2,865 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
Sustained climbing repeats on real gradients
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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Get your Lead Ore Gravel 169 km plan.
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