10Jul
The Explorer (34 Miles) - Non Competitive Juniors
Cycling
- Distance
- 54.7K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $45.00
Lead Ore Gravel
Galena,
Illinois,
United States
244 days left
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Date
10 Jul, 2027
Races
14 distances
Entry fee
$45.00 – $110.00
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
Lead Ore Gravel
About the event
Lead Ore Gravel takes place on July 10, 2027, in Galena and offers various distances for cyclists of all ages and skill levels. The Explorer (34 miles) and Settler (65 miles with an 8-hour time cut) cater to non-competitive juniors and adults alike, while the challenging Pioneer (105 miles with a 9-hour time cut) beckons more experienced riders across different age categories.
Races offered
10Jul
The Explorer (34 Miles) - Non Competitive Open
Cycling
- Distance
- 54.7K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $70.00
10Jul
The Pioneer (105 Miles, 9 hour time cut) - Juniors 19 and under
Cycling
- Distance
- 169K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $65.00
10Jul
The Pioneer (105 Miles, 9 hour time cut) - Men 20-44
Cycling
- Distance
- 169K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $110.00
10Jul
The Pioneer (105 Miles, 9 hour time cut) - Men 45+
Cycling
- Distance
- 169K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $110.00
10Jul
The Pioneer (105 Miles, 9 hour time cut) - Women 20-44
Cycling
- Distance
- 169K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $110.00
10Jul
The Pioneer (105 Miles, 9 hour time cut) - Women 45+
Cycling
- Distance
- 169K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $110.00
10Jul
The Settler (65 Miles, 8 hour time cut) - Juniors 19 and under
Cycling
- Distance
- 104.6K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $50.00
10Jul
The Settler (65 Miles, 8 hour time cut) - Men 20-44
Cycling
- Distance
- 104.6K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $90.00
10Jul
The Settler (65 Miles, 8 hour time cut) - Men 45+
Cycling
- Distance
- 104.6K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $90.00
10Jul
The Settler (65 Miles, 8 hour time cut) - Non Competitive Open
Cycling
- Distance
- 104.6K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $90.00
10Jul
The Settler (65 Miles, 8 hour time cut) - Women 20-44
Cycling
- Distance
- 104.6K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $90.00
10Jul
The Settler (65 Miles, 8 hour time cut) - Women 45+
Cycling
- Distance
- 104.6K
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $90.00
10Jul
Volunteer! - Volunteer
Cycling
- Distance
- Volunteer! - Volunteer
- Countdown
- 244 days
- Entry fee
- $0.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for July in Galena.
Temperature18.0° / 28.2°
Feels like18.5° / 29.2°
Sunshine hours11h 43m
Rainfall4.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind8.8 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity74.7%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise04:39
Sunset19:34
About Galena
Learn more about the host city, Galena.
Galena is the largest city in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. It had a population of 3,308 at the 2020 census. A 581-acre (235 ha) section of the city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Galena Historic District. The city is named for the mineral galena, which was in the ore that formed the basis for the region's early lead mining economy.
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