Whit Henry’s Galena Grinder
Whit Henry Memorial Race
July 6th 2024
The Galena Grinder is a classic Idaho mountain bike race! This challenging course in an amazing and historic setting separates this event from others like it. Racers will tackle tough climbs and blazing descents on a mixture of classic and modern single track and a few forest service roads. Beginning in 2021 we added a youth course for our younger racers.
2021 Results are in! 2022 Results 2023 Results
Save the Date for 2024
Registration is open soon @Athlete360
Times:
7:30am Marathon … 9am Cross Country
Categories
Marathon - 50 Miles
XC - Pro/Expert/SS/Sport/Clydesdale - 25 miles
Beginner/Adaptive - 10-miles
Youth - 7.5 miles
Grommet- 1.5 mile
Course
Schedule
Color Coding: Please pay careful attention to your bib number and race signage. The color of your bib indicates the distance you are riding and therefore the color of arrows you should follow.
Colors
50/25 mile courses = green
10 mile course = blue
7.5 mile course = red
1.5 mile course = volunteers directing kids!
Schedule
7:00 - Lodge opens
7:30 am - 50 miles (Marathon) start
8:00 am - Volunteer Meeting
9:00 am - 25 mile (Cat 1 XC) start
9:00 am - 10 mile (Cat 3 XC - Beginner Racer) start
9:10 am - 10 mile (Adaptive) start
9:15 am - 7.5 mile (Youth) start
9:17 am - 1.5 kids (Grommet) start
12:00 pm - Youth/Grommet/Beginner awards
2:30 pm - All other awards
Buffet - 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Aid Stations:
For the 25/50 mile racers there will be one aid station on Cherry Creek at approximately the 10 mile marker and one aid station at the 25 mile lap on Gladiator road. We will have water, bananas and some first aid supplies but are happy to take anything out that you drop off with us. There will be two boxes near the start/finish line before the race starts so please make sure to ask and put your things in the correct box.
Course Map:
Please see here for each course and let us know if you have any questions.
Caltopo - shows all distances
50 mile course: 2x the 25 mile course below
25 miles course: see this trailforks link for a detailed map and description https://www.trailforks.com/route/2023-galena-grinder-25-51580/
10 mile course: see this trailforks link for a detailed map https://www.trailforks.com/route/beginner-grinder-10-mile-course/
7.5 mile course: Same start as 10 mile course, then around Galena View clockwise, up lower Senate Meadows, and down Senate Meadows road back to the lodge (you should be able to find a link on trailforks soon)
1.5 mile grommet: 2x up Gladiator road and down the left side of lodge loop
Post Race:
Podiums - Food Included with Race and Drink Available
Overall just a great day to be alive!
Want more info about the Lodge? hit up their web site, great food, great trails, great people! www.galenalodge.com
