DateExpected
Mid September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Jorgenson Park, Gunnison, Colorado
Gunnison, Colorado
Countdown
September
The full Gunni Grinder is a big gravel day: nearly 194 km in one loop around Gunnison, with about 3,000 m of climbing to spread across it.
Key facts
01Three checkpoints with neutral aid, but plan to be self-supported between them
02Single loop, so there is no shortcut back to the start once you are out there
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The course
The route
Gunnison
Distance194km
Total climb2,982m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate182.1 km
Weather
Mid-September, Gunnison
21°CTypical high
6°CTypical low
-7°CColdest in 20 years
30%Days with rain
Highs around 21°C and lows around 6°C, but it has dropped to -7°C. Rain on 30% 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
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Torbjorn Roed06:25:4130.2 km/h
02Daniel van der Walt06:25:4330.2 km/h
03Connor Harvey07:02:0227.6 km/h
13
Finishers
8:39:44
Median time
22.4 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the The Gunni Grinder 194 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.
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Typical sessions
194 km with 2,982 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
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Typical sessions
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