Blake Ridgway

Racing

The 2027–2028 plan

I race gravel, road, and endurance events — the longer and grittier the better. This page is where the 2027–2028 season plan lives: where I'm headed, what I'm chasing, and how it's going.

Season goals

2027–2028 Season Goals

5,000 target season miles
100 mi first gravel century
Top-10 regional race finish
300 km+ ultra-distance event

Goals

What I'm working toward

1

5,000 season miles

Double current annual volume with structured training blocks and consistent long rides.

5,000 mi
2

First gravel century

Complete a 100-mile gravel race — and finish fast, not just upright.

100 mi · gravel
3

Regional top-10

Place inside the top-10 of a regional gravel or criterium race.

Top-10 · regional
4

Ultra-distance finish

Take on a 300 km+ single-day endurance event and finish strong.

300 km+ · 2028

Calendar

2027–2028 Race Calendar

My calendar is hybrid by design: official races give third-party validation and mass exposure, while my self-directed signature projects guarantee high-fidelity, sponsor-controlled cinematic content without race-organizer restrictions.

Official Races

Third-party validation and mass exposure — dedicated, gritty fields.

Gravel

MidSouth

Stillwater, OK

Premier early-season gravel; dedicated, gritty field

100 mi
Road Endurance

Tulsa Tough — Double Tough

Tulsa, OK

Extreme volume test; street-closure atmosphere; exclusive Double Tough Jersey narrative; massive weekend crowds

2 days · 100+ mi + 60+ mi
Gravel Ultra

Unbound Gravel 200

Emporia, KS

The Super Bowl of gravel — global audience, elite field

208 mi
Gravel Ultra

Mega MidSouth

Stillwater, OK

Premier late-season gravel; dedicated, gritty field

300+ mi

Self-Directed Signature Projects

Sponsor-controlled cinematic content, free of race-organizer restrictions.

Gravel Expedition

Salt Fork Shakedown

Enid → Tulsa, OK

Controlled cinematic shoot — perfect for B-roll and recon narrative

127 mi
Gravel Expedition

No Man's Land Express

TX Panhandle → KS

Wide-open, drone-friendly prairie; historical Dust Bowl storytelling

208 mi
Flagship Gravel Expedition

The Great Northern Drift

Alva, OK → Franklin, NE

Two-state, feature-length documentary — the crown jewel

271 mi · 6,300 ft

Race log

Results

Year Event Category Result
2026 Local gravel grinder Open Completed · 60 mi
2026 Charity century Open Completed · 100 mi
2025 Regional fondo series Open Completed · 80 mi