Rothrock State Forest
Seasons of Rothrock Adventures
4 Part Race Series
Does the idea of exploring the natural sylvan beauty of Pennsylvania on two wheels excite you? If so, we invite you to discover magnificent Rothrock State Forest on gravel roads and singletrack trails while building lasting friendships in a passionate and supportive community along the way. Come see what Happy Valley and the grassroots cycling community here have to offer.
Seasons of Rothrock Race Series is a grouping of four races that capture the grandeur of Rothrock State Forest in all four seasons through the disciplines of gravel and mountain bike racing. Join us for one, or all four. Spend an afternoon pushing your limit on challenging, gravel roads and fun singletrack. By participating, you’ll be supporting a community that emphasizes the fun and social aspects of racing while creating local events that belong on the national stage.
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Gravel Races
Session I – Whipple Dam and Session II – Rothrock GRIT Gravel Grinder are spring and early summer gravel bike races that allow riders to experience Alan Seeger and Bear Meadows Natural Areas, Tussey Mountain, and Whipple Dam on challenging gravel roads and double-track trails.
Session I
Whipple Dam
State Park
Gravel
40 Miles
April 23, 2023
Session II
Rothrock GRIT
Gravel Grinder
Gravel
25-65 Miles
June 3, 2023
Session III
Greenwood
Furnace
Mountain
23-33 Miles
Sept. 24, 2023
Session IV
Tussey
Mountain
Mountain
19.6 Miles
Dec. 3, 2023
Mountain Bike Races
Seasons of Rothrock Sessions III – Greenwood Furnace and Session IV – Tussey Mountain are mountain bike races on on rooty, rocky, and demanding single-track courses. In September, cross through Greenwood Furnace State Park and IMBA Epic Coopers Gap trails. The December Tussey Mountain race includes the famed Three Bridges and IMBA Epic Tussey Ridge trail.
About Seasons of Rothrock
Our focus is on hosting high-quality events that are safe, fun, competitive, and accessible to as many riders as possible. Racer experience is our primary goal. Whether you are a professional or amateur cyclist you are welcome! There are no USAC or other licenses required to race. Regardless of your age, skill level, or how you identify, we are dedicated to providing you with an exceptional racing experience that will have you returning year after year with your family and friends!
Seasons of Rothrock
Series King and Queen
The Seasons of Rothrock series will culminate in December when we will crown the royal court in categories such as Gentlemen/Ladies: Open, Clydesdale/Athena, Singlespeed, 40+, 50+, and Youth Racers under 18. To become eligible to earn the title of Series King and Queen you must compete in all four races at the longest distance offered in each race.
These are Non-Profit Races
100% of the net proceeds from your race entry are donated to local cycling initiatives. In the past donations have been made to:
Nittany Mountain Bike Association
(NMBA members receive 40 dollars in race credits – JOIN today!)
Harvest Fields Community Trails
National Interscholastic Cycling Association
Girls Rock
State College YMCA
Friends of Rothrock
High Point Skate Park
Penns Valley Pedals & Pints
Centre Volunteers In Medicine
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