Scratch N Denton Gravel Grinder

🚴 Fast Gravel!
💨 Dust will be raised! 👑KOMs will fall!
Get ready to grind in Denton, Maryland! Saturday, August 29th, 2026.
The Scratch N Denton™ Gravel Grinder, hosted by the Chesapeake Cycling Club, showcases the best of Caroline County — home to 78 miles of unpaved roads. Choose your challenge and roll through scenic farm country featuring up to 23.7 miles of gravel across 13 segments on the full 53.9-mile course.
🚴 Three Route Options
Full – 53.9 miles | 23.7 gravel miles
Mid – 37.4 miles | 15.3 gravel miles
Shorty – 24.6 miles | 10.5 gravel miles
All routes mix glorious gravel, hardpack farm tracks, and smooth tarmac.
🍺 Start & Finish Party
The ride begins and ends at the brand-new Eden Town Brewing Company.
Your registration includes:
• 🍺 First beer on us!
• 🍽 Gourmet post-ride lunch by Caroline's at Eden Town food truck
• 🥤 Fully stocked rest stop (Full and Mid routes milepoint 27.2)
💲 Registration
Early Bird: $59 (price increases on June 1)
Advance registration only
📍 Location & Parking
Eden Town Brewing Company
108 N 8th St, Denton, MD
Plus nearby public lot (N 3rd & Gay St) and street parking.
This is a self-supported, rain-or-shine adventure — Gravel/CX/all-road bike (32mm+ tires recommended)
❤️ Giving Back
Supporting World Central Kitchen through C3’s C300 Ride #300Ks4WCK
So, bring your friends, bring your grit, and bring your thirst. Let’s ride the gravel, then toast the dust. See you in Denton! 🚴🍻
Chesapeake Cycling Club’s Scratch N Denton 2026 Gravel Grinder. Learn more. Join the ride.
https://www.ridec3.org/scratch-n-denton-gravel-grinder