The Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder

The Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder (FDGG) is “the must do spring cycling event in the Northeast.” They added for 2025 the Farmer's Granddaughter, a shortened route with no off-road sections! This event is considered a Meet UP event⁽¹⁾ for RBC members.

The Farmer’s Daughter Gravel Grinder is a 65 mile long course with 6,400 feet of climbing. It takes riders through some of the most scenic and challenging terrain in the Northeast.

Regardless of which course you ride, you'll be treated to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Northeast, with plenty of climbing, and plenty of fun descents to match. Named after the Chatham Brewery’s Rye IPA born and brewed in Columbia County in beautiful upstate New York, the ride offers a truly grand tour of northern Columbia County and surrounding areas. 

All riders, regardless of route receive  FDGG Swag  and  custom FDGG name plate There will be great food and support along the way, a meal at the finish, and if you're 21 years or older,  you can also reward yourself at the finish with a free pint of Chatham Brewery’s Farmer’s Daughter Rye IPA.

⁽¹⁾ RBC Meet UP events are not RBC rides. They are rides from another organization, and as such, RBC members need to sign up and accept the terms of the organization that is running the event. The posting of the event in the RBC calendar are for informational purposes and to facilitate member meet ups for the event.

"Recommended" minimum 38mm gravel tire width. Riders must have gravel tires. No road tires allowed on this ride. Riders with road tires will not be checked in. 

PLEASE REGISTER AT

 https://www.bikereg.com/farmers-daughter-gravel-grinder

Start Time: 9:00 am

Skill Level: B and above

Asphalt Pace: 13 -16 mph average

Gravel Pace: 6-12 mph average (Terrain dependent)

Route: FDGG or FGGG

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45033085

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45038404

Ride Leader: KS

Check Wild Apricot for updates and cancellations.

By signing in, you agree to RBSC Waiver and RBC Rules and Etiquette

All Riders are required to 

• ride in groups of 6 or less,

• follow all traffic/trail rules,

• know & follow RBSC Group Ride Rules & Etiquette,

• bring the route uploaded onto gps, phone or cue sheet