Staging for the parade begins at Crucifixion Church at the corner of Oak and South Second Street
Food and refreshments are available at the Fire Station at the corner of Oak and South 1st Street. All donations go to the Food Share program
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The third annual USA Cycling Gravel National Championship will take place on the third weekend of September 2025 in La Crescent.
The Apple Capital of Minnesota, La Crescent, along with the entire La Crosse, Wisconsin region, is set to become a premier cycling destination, as it will proudly host the USA Cycling Gravel National Championships for the next two years, starting with the first event slated for the third weekend of September 2025, which coincides with their annual Apple Festival.
Athletes will compete for gold on the challenging terrain and unique topography of La Crescent/La Crosse and surrounding areas, providing an unparalleled racing experience through coulees and river valleys while showcasing the picturesque beauty of the region.
“To say we are excited to host the USA Cycling Gravel National Championships is an understatement. If you have not visited us in the past, get ready for something truly inspiring, as there’s something special about the place where Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa meet. We call it the Driftless Region, where the Ice Age glaciers failed to grind down a corrugated, primal landscape. This untouched playground of bluffs, ridges, coulees, and valleys on both sides of the Mississippi River is crisscrossed by two networks: smooth, low-traffic county byways and rolling gravel backroads is a cyclist’s dream. There is no doubt, that this event will pull a well-deserved spotlight on La Crescent, southeastern Minnesota, and the entire greater La Crosse region as a premier bicycling, specifically gravel, destination in our country,” said A.J. Frels, Explore La Crosse’s Executive Director.
Gravel Nationals will continue to feature both Amateur and Elite races, aiming to attract cyclists and enthusiasts of all skill levels, while providing a competitive opportunity for all participants.
Explore La Crosse, along with their partners in La Crescent and Houston County, were awarded the The Gravel Nationals after an exhausted bid process. They will host the event in 2025 and again in 2026.
Dates
- Saturday, September 20, 2025
Always held the 2nd Friday in December
Rates
No charge to participate, but donations or food contributions are gladly accepted for the La Crescent Food Share Program
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Event Attributes
- Accessible to disabled