About the DUST BOWL 100
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Welcome to Indiana’s Premier Gravel Race, the Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp! After successfully hosting a sold-out race featuring 800 riders from 29 different states in 2023, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of registration to accommodate 1,000 participants in 2024!
Set against the picturesque landscapes of the Hoosier state, the DB100 offers cyclists a unique journey through history and terrain. The meticulously designed course takes riders over some of the Midwest's finest gravel roads, weaving together both wide open farm fields and wooded creek valleys, stitched together by several iconic bridges echoing a century’s worth of stories.
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist seeking a new and compelling challenge or an adventurous spirit eager to explore Indiana’s backroads on two wheels, we invite you to be a part of this journey with us. Come get dusty!
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ROUTE DETAILS*
*2024 routes are tentative and will be finalized by 7/1/24
pre & post ride
Pre-Race Donuts & Coffee
Post-Race Meal
Live Music
Bike Wash Station
Vendor Expo
On-Site Camping
during ride
Chip Timing
Live Split Tracking
Fully Stocked SAG Stops
Completely Marked Course
Drop Bag Service
SWAG
Softstyle Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Event Photos
Finisher Awards
Podium Trophies
Swag Bags for All Participants
Giveaways All Day Long
RIDER PERKS
Giving Back to the Community!​
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The Dust Bowl 100 was able to support the following programs and initiatives in 2023:
• 12 bicycles donated to students in the Eminence Community Schools system
• $2,650 raised for the Eminence Athletic Department
• 8 full student scholarships funded for the 2023 Indiana Interscholastic Cycling League (NICA) season
• 1 0-to-100 Challenge scholarship awarded to a beginning cyclist (included race entry and kit;
gravel bike and Kickr trainer from Westfield Cyclesports; Hammerhead computer; and
personalized FasCat Coaching training plan)
• 1,500 food items donated to the Eminence Christian Church food pantry
• Monetary donations to Bicycle Indiana and Putnam Parks & Pathways to
support their work expanding cycling opportunities in Indiana
We're excited to partner with these great organizations again in 2024 and will become an official Bicycle Indiana funding ride. Junior participants 18 & under will continue to receive discounted $50 entry fees for any distance.
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“One of the best races I've participated in. Very high value for the money ”
— Scott, Bellefontaine (OH)
REGISTER for the 2024 DUST BOWL
Registration will open at www.bikereg.com/dustbowl100 on January 1, 2024 (8:00am EST)
LOCATION
Venue
The Dust Bowl 100 event headquarters will be at Eminence High School in Eminence, Indiana.
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Conveniently located just 7 minutes off Interstate 70 and only 30 minutes west of downtown Indianapolis, Eminence is a small town that's big on community!
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Date
Saturday, July 27, 2024
8:00am Start (80 mile at 8:15am, 44 mile at 8:30am)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
WHERE TO STAY, WHERE TO EAT, AND WHAT TO SEE IN AND AROUND EMINENCE
CONVENIENCE STORES
Eminence Dairyland (8:00am - 10:00pm)
6540 IN-42, Eminence, IN 46125
Cloverdale Marathon (5:00am - 10:00pm)
1 S Main St, Cloverdale, IN 46120
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Little Point Sunoco (Open 24 hours)
9620 N Little Point Rd, Stilesville, IN 46180
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Plainfield Marathon (Open 24 hours)
LODGING
Room blocks available for all hotels July 26-28; must book before 6/26/24
Holiday Inn Express Plainfield/Indy Airport (20 miles east)
6296 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, IN 46168
Book via this link using code DUS for $139 King / $169 Doubles
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Embassy Suites Plainfield/Indy Airport (20 miles east)
6089 Clarks Creek Road, Plainfield, IN 46168
Use Dust Bowl 100 Group code DBR for $174 King Suites
Book via this link or call 1-800-EMBASSY
The Inn at DePauw (20 miles northwest)
2 West Seminary Street, Greencastle, IN 46135
Call (765) 658-1000 and provide code "Dust Bowl" for
$109 King or $119 Double Queen rooms
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ON-SITE CAMPING
Eminence Baseball Fields (at the Dust Bowl venue)
6760 State Road 42 North, Eminence, IN 46125
Available Friday and Saturday nights; $25/night or $40/both nights. Reserve here by selecting the "On-Site Camping" option
RESTAURANTS
Nigh Brewing Company (11:00am - Midnight)
2067 Hadley Rd., Plainfield, IN, 46168
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Nonna's So Italian (11:00am - 9:00pm)
5020 Cambridge Way Plainfield, IN
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Dawg House Pizza (4:00pm - 9:00pm)
160 W Main St, Monrovia, IN 46157
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Farm House Brew (8:00am - 2:00pm)
55 S Chestnut St, Monrovia, IN 46157
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Taphouse Burgers (11:00am - 10:00pm)
24 S. Indiana St., Greencastle, IN, 46120
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Chicago's Pizza (3:00 - 10:00pm)
POINTS OF INTEREST
2605 N Cataract Rd, Spencer, IN, 47460
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6501 W Honey Ln, Martinsville, IN, 46151
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1400 W County Road 125 S, Greencastle, IN 46135
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Lieber State Recreation Area Aquatic Center
1317 W Lieber Rd, Cloverdale, IN, 46120
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Small College Town with Shopping, Restaurants, and Lodging
THANKS TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS!
*Visit our Partnership page to find out how to become involved with the Dust Bowl 100 as a sponsor or exhibitor
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