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Chesapeake Cycling Club's

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Did you know that Caroline County, Maryland, boasts 78 miles of unpaved roads? C3's Scratch N Denton Gravel Grinder takes in up to 23.7 miles of glorious gravel and hardpack farm tracks over its full 53.9-mile course. There are up to thirteen separate gravel segments in all to explore! The Scratch N Denton™ Gravel Grinder starts and finishes at the beautiful, brand new Eden Town Brewing Co. in Denton, Maryland. At the finish, the first beer is on us! and so is a gourmet lunch from the Caroline's at Eden Town food truck! So, bring your friends, bring your grit, and bring your thirst. Let’s ride gravel and toast the dust afterward. See you in Denton!

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​Day, Date & Time:

Saturday, August 29, 2026​

Registration opens at 7:00AM and closes at 9:30AM​

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Event Location:

Eden Town Brewing Company

108 N 8th St, Denton, MD 21629

(33 miles/36 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge;

48 miles/69 minutes from Dewey Beach, Delaware)

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Parking:

50 Parking Spaces - Eden Town Brewing Company

108 N 8th St, Denton, MD 21629

83 Parking Spaces - Public Parking Lot

N 3rd Street & Gay Street

(entrances from N 3rd Street and N 4th Street)

Plus, Street Parking​

​Three Routes: Full, Mid, Shorty:

All Riders Must Start Their Ride by No Later than 9:30AM

Full - 53.9 Miles of Mixed Gravel

and Smooth Tarmac

~ 403 feet elevation​ 

There are 13 gravel segments in all,

totaling some 23.7 miles

Start Time: 7:30AM

Mid - 37.4 Miles of Mixed Gravel

and Smooth Tarmac

~ 294 feet elevation​ 

There are 8 gravel segments in all,

totaling some 15.3 miles

Start Time: 8:00AM

Shorty - 24.6 Miles of Mixed Gravel

and Smooth Tarmac

~ 162 feet elevation​ 

There are 6 gravel segments in all,

totaling some 10.5 miles

Start Time: 8:30AM

Early Bird Price for Ride is $59 Per Person

Price goes to $69 June 1st, then to $79 August 1st

REGISTRATION IS IN ADVANCE ONLY​​​​

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Rest Stop:

Scratch N Denton includes one rest stop along the route, at the 27.2 milepoint (Mid and Full Routes only.)

This rest stop is located at the Taber State Forest access road off of Parker Road.

Rest Stop will be open from 8:30AM until 12:00PM

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What's Included:

  • The first one's on us! (ticket for one free Eden Town Brewing Co. beer per paid rider)

  • Great grub to grind on post-ride (ticket for one free gourmet lunch per paid rider by Caroline's at Eden Town Food Truck)

  • Fully-stocked rest stop at 27.2 milepoint (Mid and Full routes only)​​​

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We're Giving Something Back!

Scratch N Denton™ supports the work of World Central Kitchen via Chesapeake Cycling Club's C300 Ride. Click the icon below to learn more.

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C300 #400Ks4WCK

C3 Scratch N Denton™ Ride Notes & Policies:

  • All riders must have a signed C3 Waiver of Liability on file prior to participate.

  • This event is rain or shine (no rain date). Please check the forecast in advance and dress appropriately. A change of clothes for after the ride is strongly encouraged.

  • Headlights and taillights are strongly recommended.

  • This is NOT a closed course. All riders must obey traffic signs and controls at all times. Exercise heightened caution at intersections and during turns.

  • Please note that some roads along the route do not have shoulders. Ride safely and consistently toward the right margin of the roadway.

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Rider Preparation:

  • This is a self-supported event. Scratch N Denton athletes are fully responsible for themselves for the duration of the ride.

  • Participants should ride a gravel, cyclocross (CX), or all-road bicycle in good mechanical condition. Tires 32mm or wider are recommended.

  • Road surface is a split between Category 1 and Category 2 Gravel, and smooth tarmac.

  • The official route must be loaded onto your GPS device prior to the start. Riders should be prepared to navigate independently if necessary.

 

All Riders Are Expected To:

  • Have the tools and knowledge required to repair a flat tire.

  • Carry a smartphone in order to contact an emergency support person if a ride abandonment or pickup becomes necessary.

 

Mandatory Supplies:

Each rider must carefully consider and carry the following:

  • Helmet

  • Navigation system

  • Cell phone

  • Hydration system (bottles and/or pack sufficient for 50 miles; minimum 2 liters recommended)

  • Nutrition (bars, gels, sports drink — sufficient to fuel you between planned feed stops)

 

Strongly Recommended Equipment:

For your safety and preparedness, the following items are strongly advised:

  • Two spare inner tubes (even if running tubeless tires)

  • Tire repair plugs

  • Tube patch kit

  • Tire repair boots or Gorilla tape

  • Tire inflation system (COâ‚‚ inflator for speed plus a hand pump for reliability)

  • Tire levers

  • Bicycle multi-tool (including all necessary Allen wrenches, chain tool, and spoke wrench)

  • Spare chain quick links

  • Red tail light

  • Cash

  • Debit or credit card (for purchasing supplies from local businesses if needed)​​​

 

Looking for More Things to Do in the Area? - Visit the Caroline County Office of Tourism Website

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Thank you to everyone for your support for this event! 

For those who have signed up, we look forward to a safe and fun ride with you.

The Weather​ - Caroline County, Maryland

Average High Temperature in August ~85°F

Average Low Temperature in August ~67°F

Average Mean Temperature in August ~76°F 

Daily Forecast: The Weather Channel Says . . . â€‹â€‹â€‹

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