MTB Rides, Cyclocross Races, Gravel Grinders

Northern California

MTB Races

March

3/28 Exchequer Off-Road Bear Off-Road Series: La Grange. California's most fun and demanding cross-country multi-lap races. bearraceevents.com

3/29 Exchequer Enduro Bear Gravity Series: La Grange. A four stage enduro race. bearraceevents.com

Gravel

February

2/7 Rock Cobbler: Bakersfield. Four demanding gravel routes from 40 to 115-miles with SAG, food and support. Camping available. rockcobbler.com

2/28 Huffmaster: Maxwell High School. West of Hwy 5 and east of the Mendocino National Forest lies miles of rolling gravel roads and lightly traveled tarmac. 89 mi. or 59 mi. grasshopperadventureseries.com

March

3/28 King Ridge Grasshopper: Sonoma County. 91 mi., 96% paved w/9,116 ft. elevation. Legendary ride in Sonoma County, challenging cyclists with steep climbs, thrilling descents, and varied terrain. grasshopperadventureseries.com

April

4/16-19 Sea Otter Classic: Monterey. Experience 4 days of mountain biking (racing and riding), road racing, gran fondos, centuries, fun rides, & this year, trail running outside Laguna Seca. Spend time cruising the expo. seaotterclassic.com

4/25 Jackson Forest: Casper. 25.5 mi. loop on single track, dirt, & gravel roads. 2 courses: 2 laps for 51 mi., & 1 lap for 25.5 mi. grasshopperadventureseries.com

May

5/16-5/17 Greenhorn Gravel Grinder/Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour: Upper Greenhorn Park, Yreka. 5/16- road options: 102, 67, 40, 21 miles and 1 gravel option: 59 miles. 5/17- 2 challenging gravel options: 62, 39 miles, 1 road option: 39 miles. Event medal, swag bag, rest stops, SAG, post-ride meal. Camping available. Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour

5/24 Art of Survival Gravel Grinder: Dorris, CA. Celebrate the 250th USA Anniversary. Ride the flatlands of Butte Valley w/farms, ranches, views of Mt. Shasta. Breakfast at Juanita Lake. Choose from 74 mi., 54 mi., 13 mi. family-friendly routes. SAG, post-ride dinner, entertainment, prizes. SurvivalCentury.com