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!
We are working on all the particulars for 2026!
What we know for sure:
Limited to 250 participants
Start & Finish:
Xtreme SportsPlex - 44 E Church St, Adams, NY 13605
Registration Opens at 7:30 AM, Satuday, August 1st.
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, rought 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.
- 9:30 AM Start- The Curds, Family Fun Run/Walk -Your course will be paved village streets-You may choose to run or walk
Visit www.thecheddarchallenge.org for more information!
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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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