RPI Joins Gravel Earth Series

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Today we are eager to announce that Rebecca's Private Idaho has joined more than 20 events around the globe as a Gravel Earth Series qualifier. We are proud to introduce:

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Racing Responsibly

Event production of any kind leaves an impact that can be measured. Events create the necessity for people to travel, and a byproduct of waste in some measure. While we have always strived to minimize the impact our events have on the environment (Bike Monkey produces more than a dozen large scale events annually), Gravel Earth Series endeavors to unify organizers around the world, and calls for a greater commitment toward reducing the carbon footprint we have. We have joined them in their effort, and will adopt measurements and practices that help us even further reduce the impact that RPI has on the mechanisms that are impacting the health of our climate.

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Gravel Earth Series: What's at Stake?

The Klassmark team has created a global stage for both elite, and amateur competitors with a cash purse presently valued at nearly $40,000 USD (37,500€ to be exact) that will be split evenly between three gender categories. Men, Women and Nonbinary participants can qualify by collecting points at Rebecca's Private Idaho, and impact their position and eligibility of competing in the grand finale Ranxo Gravel in Catalonia where this purse will be awarded.

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What changes?

Racing for Time

We will shift away from our points-based "omnium" style of scoring to a time-based scoring format where athletes race for cumulative time across all three stages of RPI's QSR. Time bonuses will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places which will have an impact on the final day of racing on the longest stage of the week. With top talent expected to make an appearance at RPI this coming year, these bonuses will create a highly competitive advantage in a field that may find themselves working toward a finish in a pack on day 1.

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External Assistance Zone

We will introduce a brand new external assistance zone at the Copper Basin loop on the Baked Potato route where participants may receive personal support at miles 42 and 65.

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Age Group Rankings

Age group rankings will be introduced for competitors on the Baked Potato route beginning at age 40. This means that in addition to our top 3 men, women, and non-binary overall winners, we will hold a separate awards presentation for the top 3 men and women in age brackets 40+, 50+, 60+, and 70+.

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What remains?

Everything else that you've come to know and love about Rebecca's Private Idaho remains the same. Areas where we'll make