The Cheddar Challenge
The Cheddar Challenge Race Description
The Cheddar Challenge and The Adam's Cheddar Cheese Festival- A delectable duo! Come for the Race and Enjoy the Festivities After!
Ready to Experience The Cheddar Challenge, August 1, 2026?
The Cheddar Challenge Multi-Surface Bike Race is a thrilling event that pushes cyclists to showcase their abilities across different types of terrain. Riders face a course featuring pavement, gravel, cobbles and dirt, demanding both flexibility and stamina. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just starting out, the race highlights the importance of adaptability and perseverance. Participants should be ready for shifting conditions and look forward to conquering the Cheesiest Gravel on offer!
Start & Finish:
Xtreme SportsPlex - 44 E Church St, Adams, NY 13605
Same Day Registration Opens at 7:30 AM, Saturday, August 1st.
Online Registration Transparency: Price + Fee's and Taxes.
- Xtra Sharp Cheddar - $57.00 + $5.42 fee = $62.42
- Sharp Cheddar - $57.00 + $5.42 fee = $62.42
- Mild Cheddar 10m - $37.00 + $4.22 fee = $41.22
- Mild Cheddar Family 4 pack - $99.00 + $7.94 fee = $106.94
Course options
Choose your Challenge:
- 9:00 AM Start- Xtra Sharp Cheddar, 50 miles - Ride surfaces include tarmac, smooth dirt, rough dirt, cobbles, and double track. Gravel bike is recommended, a Mountain Bike is a viable option.
- 9:05 AM Start- Sharp Cheddar, 31 miles - Ride surfaces include tarmac, smooth dirt, rough dirt, cobbles, and chip & seal. Gravel bike is recommended, a Mountain Bike is a viable option.
- 9:05 AM Start- Mild Cheddar, 10 miles - Ride surfaces include tarmac, smooth dirt, rough dirt, cobbles, and double track. A Gravel or Mountain Bike is recommended and a Hybrid is a viable option.
Want a tasty discount?
Sign up for the Cheddar Challenge & the Croghan Crusher Gravel Grinder same day and get 8% off your total registration cost.
Click here for your Multi-Event Registration Discount!
Want to know who has registered? https://5kevents.raceentry.com/races/the-cheddar-challenge/2026/verify-registration
For all things Cheddar Challenge, Visit www.thecheddarchallenge.org
It is an unforgettable multi-surface bike race, The Cheesiest Gravel Around!
Please note: If you are registered for this event and wish to change your race mileage after receiving confirmation, you must email us with notification of your change before race day. Failure to notify prior to competing will result in disqualification from the event. We appreciate your compliance.
Email: jennifer@ride-runadventures.net Subject line: SWAP
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The Cheddar Challenge Where & When
- Location: 44 East Church Street, Adams, NY 13605
- Race Date: 2026/08/01 07:30:00 AM (Saturday)
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Categories:
- Xtra Sharp Cheddar Aged 19yrs + Open
- Xtra Sharp Cheddar Jr 18 & under
- Xtra Sharp Cheddar -Old Cheese 55+
- Sharp Cheddar Aged 19yrs +
- Sharp Cheddar Jr 18yrs & Under
- Sharp Cheddar Old Cheese 55+
- Mild Cheddar 10m
One of the best gravel courses in the North East. The Xtra Sharp is pretty typical of NE gravel for length (50 miles) and looks like a little less less climbing on paper. Make no mistake though, the course is plenty challenging and mixes in some of the best gravel riding you’ll find. Champagne gravel, rough cobbles, forest roads, long climbs, punchy pitches, and just enough pavement to tie it all together. Bring all the watts and bring the family. This little grassroots race is a gem! SO much bang for your buck here…very well-organized, professional chip timing, great festival to enjoy afterwards, great swag and course options for everyone.
Great event for this area! The route was very challenging and a true testament to the beast that is the tug hill. The aide stations were in great spots. The course making was exceptional. 10/10 will be back next year
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