Gravel Battle of Sumter Forest
MAY 17, 2025 - 9:00AM START TIME
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Don't miss out on one of the most exciting venues in the Southeast!
New venue for 2025
Downtown Whitmire, SC
New for 2025 is a downtown start/finish venue in Whitmire, SC. This allows us to be closer to the good gravel, and means that fun river crossing gets to be hit from each direction. Whitmire was super excited to bring bike racing to their downtown area.
Days until Gravel Battle of Sumter Forest
Event 4 of 6 in the Southeast Gravel Series
The last race before a summer break. Come on out while the temperatures are perfect and before it gets too hot. The series again takes a break until September, so plan on getting your riding in now
New Courses for 2025
Given the new venue, a course reroute was in order. One of the most iconic shots of the Sumter Forest course is the tunnels that traverse under I-26. Now both the long course and short course get to have fun in those tunnels.
Challenging Courses
You may think that with Clinton being in the Piedmont region of South Carolina that the terrain means an easier ride. Don't be fooled, everyone who finishes this event knows it was much harder than they anticipated. Long course is 74 miles short course is 49 miles.
Downtown Start/Finish Venue
Whitmire was thrilled to be able to bring a bike race into their quaint downtown. Finish right on Main Street and see what the town has to offer.
Free Food/Free Beer
Go as hard as you want, and know that a hot meal and a cold refreshing beer will be awaiting you at the finish line. Stick around and cheer on fellow riders who are finishing.
Show up prepared
Course Distances, Maps, and GPS Files
Long Course – 73 Miles
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49042380
Short Course – 49 Miles
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49042417
13 Mile Fun Course – 13 Miles
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49042433
