The Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder

Hello friends and registrants for this year’s Farmer’s Daughter, It has been a trying few months for all of us. Andy and I hope that each of you are managing to stay safe and sound through this time. Unfortunately, we… Read more2020 Farmer’s Daughter cancelled.

Hi Everyone, we hope that all of you and your loved ones are well, and that you’re finding ways to make it through this very difficult time. In a recent post we mentioned that we were tentatively planning to hold… Read moreSeptember 13, 2020

Hi everyone, Andy and I hope that all of you and your loved ones are doing well through the coronavirus crisis. New York and adjacent states have been especially hard hit, but have also taken initiatives to minimize contagion. Still,… Read moreImportant News, please read!

Hi everyone, this message is primarily for those who did not get into this year’s Farmer’s Daughter. Much as we’d like to open the event up to everyone who wants to participate, 500 riders puts a lot of stress on… Read more2020 Capacity reached before you could register? Read On:

Hi everyone, Andy and I (Jon) hope you’ve all had a great year of cycling, and that you’re planning to join us this year for the 2020 Farmer’s Daughter Gravel Grinder, which will take place on Sunday, May 17th this… Read moreFarmer’s Daughter Registration is now Open

Many thanks to Rich Shade, Jen Harvey, and Don Massone, who spent a large portion of their day helping Andy and me mark the entire course today, as they have for years. It’s a long course over tough terrain, and… Read moreCourse Marking

A quick addendum to the ride guide based on our course setting today:  Dirt road conditions are very good overall, with good hard surfaces and no dust. Some medium-sized potholes filled with water, but those mostly easy to avoid. They… Read moreAddendum/update to the 2019 Ride Guide

Please click on the Ride Guide 2019 link in the banner above.

Hi everyone, and particularly those of you who weren’t able to register before we reached capacity. After assessing risks, speaking with our sponsors, and working to beef up logistics to ensure that we can handle additional riders, Andy and I… Read moreFor those who were closed out:

Hi everyone, Andy and I (Jon) hope you’ve all had a great year of cycling, and that you’re planning to join us this year for the 2019 Farmer’s Daughter Gravel Grinder, which will take place on Sunday, May 19th this… Read moreRegistration for the 2019 Farmer’s Daughter will open on January 1st.