In 2025, we're continuing our successul gravel recognition program. Riders reaching 300km of gravel riding on MnRando brevets, populaires and permanents in 2025 will receive a very nice etched glass mug. This is a once-in-a-lifetime offer, so if you earned your mug last year (as 12 riders did), you'll want to focus on new gravel challenges in the months ahead.
Special recognition awards will be presented to riders reaching the 500k and 1000k levels during the 2025 season (Jan-Dec). Details on the awards are forthcoming but will be worth it, so get started now!
Note: last year several riders reached or came close to 500km of MnRando gravel events. Two riders came very close to the 1000k level, so we are expecting a lot of gravel interest this year. We have added two more gravel routes and increased the number of gravel events on the calendar. In addition, all of our gravel brevet and populaire routes are also permanents which you can ride anytime, on your own, or with other rando friends.
RUSA also has gravel recognition award levels in place with more coming. Currently once you reach 500km and 1000km of gravel (lifetime), a special icon will show on your Results screen indicating you have reached this level for that season.