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ABOUT Red Eagle Gravel Grinder

The Red Eagle Gravel Grinder (REGG) is an annual charity gravel cycling event hosted by the Elephants and Tea + Steven G. Cancer Foundation at Red Eagle Distillery in Geneva, Ohio. It has become one of Northeast Ohio’s premier early-season gravel rides, attracting cyclists from across the Midwest while raising funds to support adolescents and young adults (AYAs) facing cancer.

Event Overview

  • Location: Red Eagle Distillery, Geneva, Ohio
  • Time of Year: Mid-May (typically the third Sunday in May)
  • Beneficiary: Elephants and Tea + Steven G. Cancer Foundation (EIN: 80-0637377)
  • Atmosphere: Fun, welcoming, and community-focused rather than highly competitive. Riders of all abilities are encouraged to participate.

The Event

Ride Options

Participants can choose from three distances:

  • 43-mile Classic Gravel Grinder
  • 22.5-mile Sprint
  • 12-mile Family Ride

The courses travel through the scenic back roads, vineyards, orchards, and farmland of Ashtabula County and consist of roughly 60% gravel and dirt roads with the remainder on pavement.

Event Experience

More than just a bike ride, REGG is designed to be a community fundraiser. Riders can expect:

  • Professionally marked routes
  • Timing (Fondo-style, but not a race)
  • Food and beverages
  • Beer from Red Eagle Distillery after the ride
  • Raffles and fundraising activities
  • A family-friendly festival atmosphere

Our Sponsors

Why We Ride


All proceeds support the Elephants and Tea + Steven G. Cancer Foundation, helping fund programs for adolescents and young adults impacted by cancer, including wellness programs, storytelling initiatives, education, and research.

Growth

The event has steadily grown each year:

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