The Bootlegger 100 will be the most challenging and scenic gravel event of your season.

There are two route choices (58 and 107 miles) that both start and finish in downtown Lenoir, NC and travel through the beautiful and rugged Wilson Creek Gorge.

The 58 mile route has approximately 4500 feet of climbing while the 107 mile route will take you up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and includes approximately 9700 feet of climbing!

The course will be well-marked in Pisgah Productions style and post-race meals and refreshments will be provided.

Testimonials:

‘My main takeaways, based on seven or eight serious gravel events, Battenkill, a few of the major fondos including Levi’s and Hincapie and nearly 100 USAC races  was 1) that the race was unusually well organized. 2) It is one of the most challenging “100” length gravel races in the country and maybe THE most challenging.’    -Jay P. 5/14/18

‘The ride/race itself you couldn’t ask for a better organized ride. All the turns were marked either with an arrow and or orange flagging tapping hanging from the trees before the turns and on stakes or hanging from the trees after the turn to assure you that you were still on course. They had 3 controls/rest stops on the 60 miler. The guy at the 41.7 one was way over the top cooking up grilled cheese sandwiches which for sure hit the spot. The burritos and beer at the finish line were great also.’     -Larry B. 4/24/18

COURSE:

Bootlegger 100 mile

Bootlegger 60 mile

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday:
12:00PM — Online registration closes.
5:00PM-10:00PM — Packet pickup open.

Saturday:

5:30AM – 7:30AM — Sign in OPEN
7:45AM — Racer Meeting at START
8:00AM — START
2:00PM — 100 mile cutoff at Rest Area 3
6:00PM — Raffle drawing
9:00PM — Final cutoff

Awards will be presented as soon as possible after the third racer in each division finishes.

RULES:

1. Have fun!
2. Racers must wear an approved cycling helmet.
3. Racers must burn front and rear lights.
4. Racers must complete the event on the bike they started on.
5. Racers may receive outside support within 100′ of official rest areas only.
6. Racers may receive support from other participating racers at any time.
7. Racers must stay in single-file except to pass.
8. Racers must obey all local traffic laws.
9. Electric-Assist (E-Bikes) are prohibited
10. The race director reserves the right to disqualify any racer for any reason.

VENUE:

SIGN IN:
122 Boundary Street NW
Lenoir, NC 28645

START:
210 Main Street NW
Lenoir, NC 28645

FINISH:
100 Boundary Street NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Lenoir, NC 28645https://www.cityoflenoir.com/

OTHER:

Cost
$80

Time
8:00AM Start

Mandatory Gear
Helmet
Front WHITE light
Rear RED light

FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS MUST BE ON AT ALL TIMES WHILE RIDING IN THE BOOTLEGGER 100.

Don’t forget to study the Bootlegger 100 Race Bible put together by Grava Bike Co.!

Lodging

The City of Lenoir WILL ALLOW overnight Car/Van/RV camping in the downtown area parking lots for racers and teams during the event. There are no RV hookups available. Please DO NOT park overnight on the streets of downtown. Park in one of the many parking lots.

Comfort Inn
970 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645
Phone:(828) 754-2090

Here are a few options for camping – mostly in the Wilson Creek area: https://bit.ly/2DkDRH4

There is also a recently renovated dormitory at the Historic Patterson School which is listed on AirBNB: https://bit.ly/2PeMAQ1

Drop Bags
We will not be sending individual drop bags to the rest areas. The rest areas will be well stocked.

Promoter reserves right to combine classes if less than 5 participants.

Refund Policy
Sorry. No refunds.