Reflecting hard times for many across the cycling industry, the Grinduro gravel series has decided to offer free event entries to those in the industry who have recently been made redundant.
Established in 2015, the Grinduro gravel series has expanded from its home in California to span across the globe with events in the USA, Germany, France, Italy, and Japan.
The Grinduro event offers up a gravel road race plus mountain bike-style enduro experience. Featuring one long loop of pavement and dirt, where finishing times aren’t based on overall loop time, there are four timed segments (each roughly five-to-seven minutes).
Statement from Grinduro team…
‘Since 2015, Grinduro has relied upon many hard-working and passionate individuals within the cycling industry to support our events. Behind the big logos and slick marketing is a small army of people who love cycling as much as the Grinduro team do, if not more.
‘As we all know, the bike industry has been hit by hard times recently. Many of those good folks have been on the receiving end of a redundancy notice. Some of our closest friends who have previously staffed booths at Grinduro events in the past are unfortunately now out of work.
‘As a small organization, we wish we could do more to help than just send them virtual hugs. So, we did some thinking. What can we do? Many of these guys and gals have stood on booths on their weekends, watching others ride, no doubt wishing they were out there too on their bikes.
‘It’s a small gesture, but Grinduro wants to say thank you to those industry folks recently made redundant by offering them a free entry to Grinduro. Any Grinduro.
‘Come and join us at the purple party and remind yourself that cycling is rad and the community and love for what you’ve done is still strong.
‘How do you claim your free ticket? Just email the Grinduro team at industry[at]grinduro.com with your name, contact details and the Grinduro event you want to go to. We ask that you include proof of your industry involvement by sharing a business card from your last job (or a LinkedIn profile) and a rough date of when you were made redundant. We don’t wanna be nosey, but you can bet someone will try it on for a free ticket 😉 We look forward to seeing you on the trails and the dance floor!’
Grinduro 2024 is presented by Shimano and supported by global sponsors Wahoo, Schwalbe, PRO and Leatt.
