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ROJR 2024

The 2024 ROJR (Ride On Jeremy’s Ride) is part of the Ohio Gravel Race Series ( https://sites.google.com/view/ohiogravelraceseries/home) and will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 . The ROJR offers a 75 and 55 mile loop, both can be done individually or in teams of 4. The 75 mile individual ride qualifies for the race series.

The ROJR 75 is a “gentleman’s race,” and spans three counties, Wayne, Holmes and Coshocton. About half of the ride is gravel with 6,000 feet of elevation. These counties offer some of the best gravel roads in the state and you will meander past scenic farms, through shady glens and into areas so dense and deserted you will be sure you took a wrong turn! Trust your GPS. There will be several “challenges” along the way for time bonuses. To finish this route, bring your A game and a steely resolve to see it through! Keep a close eye on the weather as well as we’ve seen sleet and 70’s for this event. October is uncertain if anything. 

The ROJR 55 can also be done as an individual event or as part of a four person team. This  route has about 20 miles of gravel. It’s a great way to see if gravel is for you. This route is also scenic and meandering through Amish farms and country roads. 
Both rides start at 8 a.m. from a refurbished one room schoolhouse near Shreve. Breakfast, lunch and dinner (and some great swag) will be provided. 
The ride benefit the Jeremy Grimm family. Grimm was a Cat I racer who lost his life in 2017 in a bicycle/truck accident. He left a wife and two daughters. 

For pictures of previous year’s event go to http://www.commitphoto.com/2018-rojr/

To register go to https://www.bikereg.com/rojr 

RULES

There will be plenty of circumstances along the course that will not be covered in the rules. When these circumstances arise, code-of-conduct best practices apply. Let's honor each other as gentlemen and gentlewomen. 

  1. To be considered an official finishing team, and to be eligible for the grand prize and trophy, your team must complete the entire course. If your team makes a wrong turn the team must go back to where the team left the route and continue from there. The ROJR 2024 course presents challenges throughout the race! Any portion of the map left unridden will disqualify the team from any awards.

  2. The team may provide its own SAG vehicle. However, the team SAG vehicle CAN only help with food, water, and equipment. The SAG vehicle CANNOT provide a drafting opportunity for its team, and riders will not be permitted to hold onto or enter the vehicle while the race is underway.

  3. Your team's time will stop when the fourth member crosses the finish line.

  4. There will be several "challenges" along the way to be completed for time bonuses - or you can choose to ignore them and carry on!

  5. The underlying spirit of this event is to have fun while challenging yourself alongside good friends. The course terrain serves as a team motivator for overcoming obstacles together.

  6. The ride benefits Jeremy Grimm's wife and children. Grimm was killed in a bike/truck accident last fall. 

BE THE REASON SOMEBODY FINISHES THE RACE, NOT THE REASON SOMEBODY DOESN'T.

ROJR ON EVERYBODY!

 

FAQs

How does my team register for The ROJR 204?

Register before Sept. 28 to get a discount. 

We ask that the Team Captain comes up with a team name and registers the team on bikereg.com. Each additional team member can then register and pay separately under the team name

 

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

No ID requirements. This is not a USA Cycling sanctioned event.

 

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There will be field parking near the event. Hotels options will be further away this year. Plan accordingly. 

 

What can I bring into the event?

Bring a determination to finish and to finish well to The ROJR 2024.