Shake & Brake Gravel Race
📍 Alabama, USA
gravel
Date
27 June 2026
Distance
54.3 mi · 33.6 mi
Elevation
1,620 m
Difficulty
gravel
Hollo Gravel Classic
Minnesota, USA · 8 August 2026
Difficulty: 3/5 — Hard
This challenging 130km unassisted gravel race explores the rolling hills, prairies, and lakes of West Central Minnesota, featuring punchy and sharp climbs culminating in a cyclocross-inspired finish.
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- 130km
- Elevation
- 1,600 m
- Surface
- gravel, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 2.8–3.5
Rider fit
Who it's for
This event is for experienced gravel riders who enjoy self-supported challenges through varied and scenic terrain with significant climbing.
Who will struggle
Riders new to gravel, those unprepared for an unassisted race, or individuals lacking fitness for sustained efforts and steep climbs will find this course very demanding.
Training focus
Training should prioritize long gravel rides, sustained climbing efforts, developing bike handling skills for mixed terrain, and practicing self-sufficiency for an unassisted event.
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FAQs
What is the approximate distance of the race?+
The route is approximately 80 miles (about 130 kilometers) and was designed by locals to showcase their favorite roads.
What kind of terrain can riders expect?+
The race traverses gravel roads through glacial hills, prairies, hollows, and lakes, including rolling farmlands, windswept fields, and the punchy and sharp climbs of the Leaf Mountains and Tordenskjold, finishing with a cyclocross-inspired finale.
How do I register for the Hollo Gravel Classic?+
Registration is via a lottery system. Participants must send a postcard with their name, email, acknowledgment of the unassisted nature of the race, agreement to race rules, names of others in their party, and if part of the Gravel 'Sota series, age and category.
When are lottery postcards accepted?+
Postcards are accepted between April 1st and August 1st. After August 1st, cards may still be considered until the registration cap is reached.
What is the registration limit for the race?+
The race has a soft registration cap of 125 participants, and organizers will try to keep parties together but cannot promise.
Where does the race start and finish?+
The race begins and ends in Battle Lake, MN, with the start/finish located down the gravel road west of the Battle Lake Inn and Good Samaritan Center on HWY 78 on the north side of town.