MAAP Beechworth Granite Classic

About this race

The MAAP Beechworth Granite Classic is a ride, not a race. For 2027 we're running five distances: 15/45/65/100/125 km. Each one is a loop, starting and finishing in Beechworth, and every route is signed, supported and managed by our friends at Rapid Ascent. Each route leaves at a different time. we'd imagine they will spaced about 45 mins apart from longest distance to shortest distance. This year with our new courses, the 100/125 share aid stations and a similar 'spine' on the north west side of Beechworth. And the 45/65 share aid stations and a similar spine and are to the south of town. Which distance should I choose? 15 km - A li'l taste of the good stuff. Perfect for newer riders, families, or anyone easing in. 45 km - A brand new course for 2027 with a proper sense of terrain, some real climbing, flowy descents and killer high country vistas (approx 600m of elevation) 65 km - A new course and new distance. Killer high country vistas. a mix of terrain + some solid climbs (approx 750m of elevation) 100 km - A serious gravel century. Those of you who've done the 90km course in previous years, this is a remixed / extended version, with some exciting new additions (approx 1250m of elevation) 125 km - Our signature course - The full gamut. the longest and most rewarding way to sample Beechworth's Champagne Gravel (approx 1600m of elevation) If you're between two, pick the shorter one and enjoy our famous aid stations and the festival feels. You can always come back and go longer next year. Fear not, there will always be a place to rest and refuel. And remember, you've got plenty of time to get it done! Where can I get the maps / GPX files? We'll release the 2027 course maps in early April 2027. Due to the private property sections in all courses, the official BGC courses can only be ridden on event day. If you want to do some training / pre-event exploring around Beechworth, we've made a few BGC-endorsed training loops, which give you a sense of the riding in this part of the world. What's the Beechworth terrain like? A good gravel course throws it all at you, and these ones sure do. Expect everything: fast hardpack roads, sandy tracks, rough farm lanes, the odd corrugation and rut, maybe a creek crossing, rail trail sections and, most importantly, Champagne gravel. There really is a bit of everything!