The Spirit of Gravel: A 2022 ENVE Grodeo Image Gallery
GRODEO HIGHLIGHTS
LOCATION: OGDEN, UT
TOTAL DISTANCE: 92 mi
GRAVEL & TRAIL: 50 mi
PAVEMENT: 42 mi
CLIMBING: 8,300 ft
FEED ZONES: 4
The ENVE Builder’s Roundup and Grodeo Ride was back for another edition on June 25, 2022 in Ogden, UT, home of ENVE Composites. The weekend is a unique opportunity for talented frame builders to showcase their road, gravel, and mountain bikes, while connecting with the carbon component brand as well as potential customers. And as if a handmade bike show wasn’t a good enough reason to attend, the Grodeo ride on Saturday makes this event a highlight of the year for many. Starting from ENVE HQ, 200 riders enjoyed a 92-mile masterpiece of gravel in the Wasatch Mountains. Four outposts offered much needed aid on course, an Oasis dealt a different set of challenges, and a few timed Strava-timed segments were thrown in for good measure. Perhaps most emblematic about the event is the fact that the Grodeo is not a race, but a ride that embodies the spirit of gravel like few others do. We hope you enjoy our 2022 ENVE Grodeo Photo Gallery!
Brian McCulloch on tire pressure duty before the start. “What tires are you running bro?!” -Brian M
“I think he had 2.1’s on it or maybe even 2.2’s. It was insane. I had never seen anything that large on a gravel bike in real life.”
Neil Shirley offers cyclists a quick rundown of the ride that lied ahead, the ENVE Grodeo is limited to just 200 participants.
Jess Cerra was back for her second Grodeo. Jess hosts her own gravel event called The Last Best Ride in Whitefish Montana in August.
“Can we do this every weekend?!”
Grodeo riders enjoyed 92 miles of road, gravel, doubletrack and singletrack at ENVE’s signature event.
After the first aid station riders encountered the “Pushing Up Daisies” segment that took them to the high point of the day at nearly 7,000 ft. But those feet were hard earned with roads covered in rocks and undulating terrain.
At just 34 miles into the route, riders had already climbed 3800 feet from Ogden to somewhere deep inside the Wasatch Range. Good thing there is an Oasis waiting for some shade and risky business.
Saddle Slingers Madi, KJ, and Sofia never pass up an opportunity to thrown an axe. Here they are at the Oasis, for a shot to win a new ENVE wheelset!
C.J. Covarrubias cooling off in the heat as temps neared 90F around Ogden that day.
“Been trying to digest this past weekend, out in Ogden UT, at the ENVE Builder’s Roundup and Grodeo ride. After a conscious effort, I’m at a loss for all the words. What I can say is, THIS IS MY JAM! They brought the fun back and took most of the race out. In the best posssible way. Great times, even better people, one helluva route, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from Neil Shirley . This is the “gravel” I want to remain a part of. Much love to all the friends, new and old who were there, as well as the ENVE crew for rolling out the red carpet. Already looking forward to next year….”
Jake grabs a much deserved hot dog after the 9-mile, 1500 foot brute that is “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”.
Jake Pantone, VP of Product & Consumer Experience at ENVE Composites, knows these trails well. They are the testing ground for all of ENVE’s components.
A much needed bike wash post-ride at ENVE HQ.
Ben Liu of the Gravelstoke Dev Team didn’t stop smiling all day.
“Best event I’ve ever done!”
Joy McCulloch of Big Wheel Coaching bargaining with a toddler tyrant.
“Trust me buddy, it will be a short ride to go and meet Dad, Uncle JJ, Uncle Neil, and the rest of the crew.”
Chris Lyman, Scott Lundy, Neil Shirley, Al McWilliams, Ryan Steers, and Jason Judy after a great day on the bike.
“Since 2019 I have gotten to be a part of something that I consider to be pretty special, the ENVE Grodeo and Builder’s Roundup. While there are a lot of really good gravel races out there, there aren’t a lot of really good events. What happens when you take away numbers and times and make everyone take a step back and do a hard ride with friends new and old? You end up with the Grodeo.
This year was my favorite because I got to spend the entire day with some of my best friends and having more fun than should be legally allowed. From throwing axes, shotgunning beers and riding track line, eating hot dogs at an aid station, laughing all day, and getting to ride with the next generation of cyclists. You don’t have to make it a yearly thing like I do, but do yourself a favor and go once to see how ENVE has it figured out.”
Neil Shirley with his daughter at the finish of the 2022 Grodeo.
“When I think about what my idea of the ultimate day on the bike might be, it includes a bunch of friends, some crazy hard terrain, a couple of mid-ride hotdogs, a mochi when I need it the most, maybe some random axe throwing in the woods, and a post-ride party to let it all soak in. That was GRODEO.
I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”
Hope to see you in 2023!
