McLain Farm Adventure Race

06/18/2026

Pipeline access road south of the farm.....non-maintained right of way.....after making your way across this beautiful stretch of country, it ends at the Scenic Overlook where you can take a picture of your car and race venue from 500ft above. Come pre-ride July 11th, and show up August 15th for the main show.

Registration at: https://www.bikereg.com/mfar


Ohio Gravel Race Series

06/11/2026

Gravel with ice, feels so nice!

Mother nature finally turned the heat on!

Ice socks will be available again this year.

Riding with a sock full of ice is a game changer on hot days. Another added feature to make your ride better.

Register on the link below:

https://www.bikereg.com/mfar

Ohio Gravel Grinders
Ohio Gravel Race Series
Team Mandalore

06/04/2026

13.3% average grade!

0.61 miles, 434 ft. climbed

Let's talk about Schoolhouse Climb!

Known officially on maps as Township Road 297, none of us locals know those numbers. Just names used by generations.

Any good Schoolhouse stories?

If you don't have a Schoolhouse Climb story yet, come join us August 15th to make that story a reality.

Register: https://www.bikereg.com/mfar

05/20/2026

Some reasons to consider signing up....

1. You will ride amazing gravel with friends and make new ones, best part of any event.

2. It is our 7th year, so the routes, signage, coordination with first responders, aid station placement, and sag support are dialed in to give you all the best experience possible while you battle the hills and each other.

3. All money left over after expenses goes to the Irondale Fire Department. What an amazing bunch of folks that take care of our community and provide so much support on event day keeping us safe.

4. With the ticket price at $60, you get the ride, meal afterwards, a custom Halo Visorband ($25.95 value), and a donation to the fire department.

Code $11OFF is still active to get in for $49 for another 10 days.

https://www.bikereg.com/mfar

Ohio Gravel Grinders

Ohio Gravel Race Series

05/09/2026

Less than 100 days to go!

Are you tough enough?

Farm life ain't easy, so why should the gravel be easy?

Some of the best lessons learned on a farm revolve around building resilience.

Resilience is the ability to adapt well to adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant stress, allowing individuals to "bounce back" from difficult experiences and grow stronger.

If you are worried about the hills or the terrain, don't be. The hills will make you stronger, and the terrain will make you a better rider. That is resilience gravel training, farm style.

Hope to see you August 15th for a really fun day on bicycles. Any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.

https://www.bikereg.com/mfar


Ohio Gravel Race Series

05/04/2026

Use code $11OFF and get in for $49!

Includes your meal and free car camping the night before plus a custom Halo Visorband a $25.95 value, get half your ticket price back instantly with a useable piece of cycling kit.

https://www.bikereg.com/mfar

Ohio Gravel Race Series
Team Mandalore

04/30/2026

New routes for 2026! Where the Pavement Ends......August 15th

Exciting changes to make your ride better and enhance safety! Let us know what you think?

3.2 miles have been taken off the Back Forty route, 700 ft less climbing.

5 miles taken off the Hellbender route, 1200 ft less climbing.

Changes were made to avoid the growing popularity of the off-roading scene in our area. The new routes avoid overlap with that area, making for a more relaxing and safer experience for all.

New routes on the registration page.

https://www.bikereg.com/mfar

Ohio Gravel Race Series

04/29/2026

🚴‍♂️ It’s Go Time, Gravel Family!
The Ohio Gravel Race Series kicks off this Saturday with the legendary Black Fork Gravel Grinder — presented by Lauf Cycles!

Get ready to roll through the hills of Mohican Country and celebrate the start of another epic season of grit, gravel, and good times.

🏆 2025 OGRS Awards Ceremony happens Saturday at 3PM, right as riders cross the finish line — come cheer them on and celebrate the champions who’ve earned their stripes!

📍 Glenmont, OH
🗓️ Saturday, May 3
🍻 Ride. Race. Cheer. Repeat.

04/28/2026

Good luck to all riders this weekend at Black Fork! It is going to be a great time, the stoke is real!

Also the 2026 Ohio Gravel Race Series begins!

Let's all grind some gravel together this year, and have a great time on bicycles together!

It's RACE WEEK Black Forkers… who’s gettin' pumped?

The countdown is on. bikes are tuned, legs are twitchy, and the gravel at Mohican is just sitting there like, “Come at me, bro.”

Whether you’re chasing a PR, chasing your friends, or just chasing the feeling of being wildly alive on two wheels — this is your week.

Let’s ride.

Black Fork Gravel Grinder presented by Lauf Cycles

11/05/2025

Another great season! Thank you riders and congratulations to all!

Final Results Are In!

Congratulations to our top riders!!!

Awards ceremony will take place the 2026 Black Fork Gravel Grinder