Rachel returns to her third IRONBULL event for 2022, more than doubling her longest ever bike ride. In this race report, Rachel shares about discovering hidden gems unbeknownst to this Wausau native.

Hundreds of riders were escorted by Wausau Police Department squad cars from the heart of downtown Wausau on a crisp fall morning for the 4th annual Red Granite Grinder. The Red Granite Grinder featured 50, 85, and 144 mile race options with a non-competitive 12 mile urban ride.

IRONBULL’s Red Granite Grinder has put Wausau on the map for gravel biking. With the area’s smooth gravel, numerous hills, and scenery, the event has taken notice by riders from all over the country. Riders leave the event raving about Central Wisconsin’s “red gold” and the event is dialing up more festivities this year to attract riders and community.

Josh from The Nxrth talks with Red Granite Grinder with ace director, Shane Hitz, about how he dreams up such unique courses.

Chris Schotz shares the twists, turns, and even a bit of local history of the IRONBULL Red Granite Grinder bike route as published in Silent Sports Magazine.