Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind Bike Race

At Minocqua Winter Park on September 6, 2025

Race Details

Save The Date:

Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind 2025

Saturday, September 6th 2025


About

Join us for a fun filled bike race featuring a mix of some of Oneida County's most scenic gravel roads and a few trails in Minocqua Winter Park's vast trail system. It will be a truly unique race experience!

This race also serves as a fundraiser for the park with all proceeds going right back to trails and facilities maintenance! Thank you for your support!

Register Here >> 2025 Registration Coming Soon


Registration Information

  • Registration is open online until 
  • Day of registration will be available at the Chalet until 15 minutes before each race. See race day schedule below. 

Registration Pricing Chart

Big Nut 40 Little Nut 20 Mini Nut 3
$60 $60 $20


>>> Click Here To Register


Racer Gifts & Merchandise


Racer Gifts: 


Bike Jersey Sales: We are once again offering bike jerseys for sale during online registration. We may have a limited amount of sizes and quantity available for purchase during the event. 

Not able to make the race but still want to snag a bike jersey or donate to support the race/park? No problem! Just head over to the race store webpage:

DSGG Store Here >>


Route Descriptions

Updated Distances and Descriptions Coming Soon!

These races are primarily self-supported. Please plan accordingly and carry water, food, repair kit, and phone with you.

Big Nut - 

  • Ride With GPS Route Link: 
  • Gravel / Ski Trails  / Paved  
  • Big Nut will feature 1 aid station at the 22 mile marker. Offerings include Gu, Water, Energy, Bananas, and Cookies. AED/First Aid and Bike repair supplies available at aid station. 

Little Nut - 

  • Ride With GPS Route Link: 
  • Gravel  / Paved  / Ski Trails 
  • Little Nut is an UNSUPPORTED RACE with no aid station. Please plan accordingly and pack enough water and food for your needs.

Mini Nut - 3 mile

  • Entire route is on easy grassy/gravel ski trails.
  • Mini Nut is an UNSUPPORTED RACE with no aid station. Please plan accordingly and pack enough water and food for your needs.

Race Day Schedule

7:00 am - Park Opens

7:30 am - Registration/Bib Pick Up Opens

8:45 am - Registration Closes For Mini Nut

9:00 am - Mini Nut Start & Registration Closes For Big Nut

9:15 am - Big Nut Start & Registration Closes For Little Nut

9:30 am - Little Nut Start

5:00 pm - Park Closes


Awards


Post Race Celebration


Sponsors/Partners

Thank you so much to our generous sponsors who have helped support the 2024 Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind! This race would not be possible without their help:


Interested in becoming a Sponsor? email races@minocquawinterpark.org for more information.


Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are integral to the success of the Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind. Volunteer opportunities include Aid Stations, Bib Pickup, Food Prep, Course Set Up, Course Marshals, and more! Click the link below to sign up:


Questions? 

Email: info@minocquawinterpark.org.

Phone: (715) 356-3309


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