The Laughing Donkey Gravel Invitational Kicks Up Dust in Chula Saturday

CHULA, Ga. – The Gravel Cycling Community of Tifton invites the public to its premier FREE Gravel Cycling Event in South Georgia. The 5th annual “Laughing Donkey Gravel Invitational” is a FREE gravel adventure supported by sponsors and donations.

Gravel bikes, Cyclocross bikes, MTB bikes, Fat bikes, Beach Cruisers, and any other bikes with wide tires are welcome. This is an “open roads” event with all associated risks. Riders should be aware of their physical limitations when choosing their route. Also, everyone should be respectful of all traffic rules and refrain from littering or engaging in dangerous or disrespectful behaviors while riding through neighborhoods. Beautiful gravel roads are waiting!

2026 Routes:

16-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57691519
26-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57691506
42-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53014453
67-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53016331
78-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57691424

Registration is FREE with an option to donate. Once again, the group plans to benefit the Anthony Bateman Scholarship Foundation through donations. For a $20 or more donation registrants get an event T-shirt and some freebees. Interested parties can register here. For information about travel and lodging, please visit https://thinktifton.com/

The Laughing Donkey Gravel Invitational takes place Saturday, November 7th, with a 9:00 a.m. start. The meetup location is the Citgo at 184 Willis Still Road in Chula.

For more information, email laughingdonkeygravel@gmail.com.