Adirondack Gravel Grinder

Annual event held on the second Saturday in June.  The 27th running of the Black Fly Challenge will be June 14, 2025.  Registration opens on Groundhog Day - February 2, 2025.  Check the event's website or Facebook page for updates.

This event is always held the second Saturday in June. This is a 40-mile destination mountain bike race through the Moose River Plains Recreation Area. The race start alternates annually between Inlet and Indian Lake.  2025's race will start at Indian Lake Town Hall and end with music by Loose Gravel, food by Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services, and beer (featuring a Black FlyPA by Fulton Chain Craft Brewery) at Fern Park in Inlet.

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to hang out with us at the after party to cheer the racers across the finish line!

Check out their website at www.BlackFlyChallenge.com for more information.