MTB Rides, Races, Gravel Grinders

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Northern California

Camps, Races

November

10/5 Heart of Gold Gravel: Nevada City, CA. This race features routes ranging from 46 to 70 miles. Each route features ample climbing and lots and lots of amazing dirt. For racers and fans there is public festival. The race is a benefit for Bright Futures for Youth in Nevada County. For updated info visit www.heartofgoldgravel.com/

11/2-3 Nevada County Women's MTB Skills Camp: Grass Valley. ybonc.org/events/mountain-bike-clinic/

11/9 SJSU's Midseason Mayhem: La Grange. 24-hour racing. cycling@sjsusports.com

11/30 VSRTCX Jim Lund Cyclocross: Rancho Los Mochos, Livermore. A one-of-a-kind cyclocross race held in the Altamont Hills south of Livermore. www.vsracingteam.org/vsrtcx

January, 2025

1/5 CCCX MTB Series Race #1: Fort Ord, Monterey. cccxcycling.com/2025-3cx-mtb-series

1/19 CCCX MTB Series Race #2: Fort Ord, Monterey. cccxcycling.com/2025-3cx-mtb-series

February, 2025

2/2 CCCX MTB Series Race #3: Fort Ord, Monterey. cccxcycling.com/2025-3cx-mtb-series

2/16 CCCX MTB Series Race #4: Fort Ord, Monterey. cccxcycling.com/2025-3cx-mtb-series

March, 2025

3/8 CCCX MTB Series Race #5: Fort Ord, Monterey. cccxcycling.com/2025-3cx-mtb-series

Gravel

May

5/17-18 Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour & Greenhorn Gravel Grinder: Upper Greenhorn Park, Yreka. 5/17: road options: 102, 67, 40, 21 miles and 1 gravel option: 59 miles. 5/18: 2 gravel options: 62, 39 miles, 1 road option: 35 miles. Swag bag, rest stops, SAG, post-ride meal. Camping available. www.siskiyouscenic.com

5/25 Art of Survival Gravel Grinder: Dorris, CA. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Lava Beds National Monument. 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

Southern California

Races

November

11/9 Inglewood Pumptrack 2nd Saturdays Races: Inglewood Pumptrack. Family fun every 2nd Saturday of the month! All ages & skill levels. inglewoodpumptrack.org/event

December

12/1 Dirty 30’ish: Sycamore Canyon, Goodan Ranch. 30 mi., 18 mi., e-dirty Cross. The course is 8.9 mi. with 1,054 ft of climbing per lap. Quickndirtymtb.com

Nevada

November

11/2 Chainsmoker: Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area, near Las Vegas. 22 mi., 44 mi. Aprés race, enjoy the vendor village. The course includes big sweeping views and is a maze of canyons, peaks, ledges, chimneys, chutes and gullies leading to surprises around every turn. Quickndirtymtb.com