Welcome to Melanin Base Miles

Melanin Base Miles is a Washington, DC-based effort to increase access and remove barriers to gravel cycling and racing in the Mid-Atlantic region. Melanin Base Miles has administered multiple gravel scholarship programs and has a competitive Gravel Team. 

The Melanin Base Miles Gravel Team rides together twice a month. The team participates in numerous gravel events in the Mid-Atlantic and also competes in some of the largest gravel cycling events in the United States. Team members reside in the D.C. metro area. 

Melanin Base Miles Inc is a non-profit corporation formed under the laws of the District of Columbia. The organization is governed by a 4-person Board of Directors.