DateExpected
Late February 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Kings Mountain Point, Badin Lake Recreation Area, Uwharrie National Forest, near Troy, North Carolina
North Carolina
Countdown
February
The short loop: under 50 km and about 700 m of climbing, a friendly way into gravel riding without committing to a long day out.
Key facts
01Class 1 e-bikes are welcome, but only as noncompetitive entries
02Aid stations at miles 21 and 24
03Results are ranked by sex, age group and racing class
Create a free training plan for the Uwharrie Forest Gravel Grinder 47 km
7-day free trial, no card required
The course
The route
North Carolina
Distance47km
Total climb698m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate46.4 km
Weather
Late-February, North Carolina
13°CTypical high
1°CTypical low
-15°CColdest in 20 years
28%Days with rain
Highs around 13°C and lows around 1°C, but it has dropped to -15°C. Rain on 28% 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
Training
Training for the Uwharrie Forest Gravel Grinder 47 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 Uwharrie Forest Gravel Grinder 47 km plan targets
Typical sessions
47 km with 698 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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