DateExpected
Late August 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
George T
George, Lyon County
Countdown
August
A marathon distance on gravel, ridden as one loop out from Old Forge and back. Small field, mass start, and a good first taste of a proper gravel event.
Key facts
01Helmet required
02Water and sag support on course, but no mechanical support
03Carry your own spares and tools for repairs
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The course
The route
George T
Distance42km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate41.6 km
Weather
Late-August, George T
28°CTypical high
16°CTypical low
8°CColdest in 20 years
35%Days with rain
Highs around 28°C and lows around 16°C, but it has dropped to 8°C. Rain on 35% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01L Lane Rodgers1:14:3533.9 km/h
02Jeffrey Lincoln1:16:0833.2 km/h
03M Mike Walton1:19:2431.9 km/h
15
Finishers
1:37:30
Median time
25.9 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the THE FORGE - 26.2 Mile Gravel Grinder
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.
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42 km
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
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Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
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