Ridin’ Dirty Gravel Camp includes multiple days of riding on the best gravel in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest along with one of the best parties in biking. Riding on some of the same roads as the Dirty South series of rides and races, this weekend promises to deliver the best in SoIL gravel in both a competitive and fun environment. This event includes the world’s first ever gravel crit: 30 minutes plus one lap on a ~2.5 mile closed course with two creek crossings and a tons of elevation. The perfect way to put your skills to the test. If you have been around the cycling community for a while, you have likely heard of Bike Surgeon’s Fat Tire Festival (FTF) held in southern Illinois every fall. This event is being held in partnership with the FTF and also hosted by Bike Surgeon. You read that right, now you can get in on all the fun that is Fat Tire Fest while riding gravel rather than MTB. Key Points: Great Gravel and tons of it! Free drinks all weekend The best food in the entire Shawnee Forest that weekend, 7 meals in all. Treehouses with bunks, no need to pack the tent. Prizes from some of the best brands in the industry Live Music and Tons of Fun all weekend Long! Check out all the details here: http://www.bikesurgeon.com/about/ridin-dirty-gravel-camp-2017-pg73.htm