Laughing Donkey Gravel Invitational
Laughing Donkey Gravel Invitational is a road cycling race on November 7, 2026 in Chula, GA.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (71 days to go)
- Location
- 184 Willis Still Rd, Chula, GA
- Sport
- Road Cycling
From the Organizer
The Gravel Cycling Community of Tifton invites you to our premier FREE Gravel Cycling Event in South Georgia. The 5th annual "Laughing Donkey Gravel Invitational" is a FREE gravel adventure supported by sponsors and donors. We only ask that you consider donating to our cause. For every $20 or more donation, you'll receive an event t-shirt and other goodies (more details below).
We offer a variety of distances: (80, 60mi, 40mi, 25mi, 15mi) with two aid stations to support your ride.
The Laughing Donkey supports the Anthony Bateman Youth Center Scholarship Foundation. The money raised will be used to fund scholarships for dedicated local students pursuing post-secondary education. Please share this event with your favorite friends.
If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please email us at laughingdonkeygravel@gmail.com.
For information about travel/lodging, please visit https://thinktifton.com/
2026 Routes: TBA closer to the event.
2025 Routes:
16-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53016275
26-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53014554
42-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53014453
67-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53016331
78-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53016361
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tifton, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chula, GA
Nearest Airport
ABY
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 132 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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71
Days to train
- Race
- Laughing Donkey Gravel Invitational
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 184 Willis Still Rd, Chula, GA
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About This Sport
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Road cycling rewards pacing judgment and consistent time on your bike more than raw power. If you already ride regularly and can comfortably ride a few miles, you have a good starting base for most beginner-friendly events.
Road Cycling
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Laughing Donkey Gravel Invitational
Nov 7, 2026