2023 - The Bad Astra
2023 distances
Gravel biking
The Bad Astra (100 Miles)
This is a timed event and a race. The length of this race is approximately 100 miles in length. Participants will be given 12 hours to finish. There will be planned sags this year. The first planned sag will be around mile 50. We suggest that if you plan on a 10 mph pace if you are wanting to finish. If the rider chooses to ride past the 12 hour mark, the rider dose so at their own choosing and risk. All distances and gps maps are approximate distances.
The Bad Astra Single Speed (100 Miles)
This is a timed event and a race. This entry is for the approximately 100 mile race with a single speed bicycle. If you are not riding a single speed please scroll up or down and pick a more sane option. The current map for this race is 108.2 miles in length. Participants will be given 12 hours to finish. There will be planned sags this year. The first planned sag will be around mile 50. We suggest that if you plan on a 10 mph pace if you are wanting to finish. If the rider chooses to ride past the 12 hour mark, the rider dose so at their own choosing and risk. All distances and gps maps are approximate distances.
The Half Astra (50 Miles)
This is a timed event and a race. While it is half the length of The Bad Astra, riders are still being timed. This entry is for the route that is approximately 50 miles. You will have 10 hours to finish the event. If you are unable to ride the set distance in 10 hours we recommend you do not begin this ride. All distances and gps maps are approximate values.
The Half Astra Single Speed (50 Miles)
This is a timed event and a race. This entry is for the approximately 50 mile race with a single speed bicycle. If you are not riding a single speed please scroll up or down and pick a more sane option. While it is half the length of The Bad Astra, riders are still being timed. You will have 10 hours to finish the event. If you are unable to ride the set distance in 10 hours we recommend you do not begin this ride. All distances and gps maps are approximate values.
BA Party Pace (25 Miles)
Maybe your new to cycling. Is 25 miles is a pretty lofty goal for you? Awesome!! This is the race for you. You will have 10 hours to finish the event. The length of this route is in approximate distances. If you are unable to ride the set distance in 10 hours we recommend you do not begin this ride. All distances and gps maps are approximate values.
Race-day weather
Conditions on September 30, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 7:06 PM local time (CDT) in Ottawa on September 30, 2023 — 11h 50m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Ottawa events
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