MTB Rides, Cyclocross Races, Gravel Grinders
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Gravel
April
4/16-19 Sea Otter Classic: Monterey. One festival, 14 race disciplines, and new for 2026: the Sea Otter Trail Run. The cycling world unites to celebrate all riders – from the professional to the amateur. Races/Rides include gravel, cross country, downhill, dual slalom, enduro, eMTB, gran fondo, criterium, and circuit. 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
5/30 Groveland Grind: Groveland. Mixed terrain adventure ride just outside Yosemite, three routes 21/30/48 miles. grovelandtrailheads.org/grovelandgrind
Races
April
4/16-19 Sea Otter Classic: Monterey. One festival, 14 race disciplines, and new for 2026: the Sea Otter Trail Run. The cycling world unites to celebrate all riders – from the professional to the amateur. Races/Rides include gravel, cross country, downhill, dual slalom, enduro, eMTB, gran fondo, criterium, and circuit. Seaotterclassic.com
Southern California
MTB Rides
July
7/31-8/2 Tour de Big Bear: Big Bear Lake. Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the 2026 Tour de Big Bear, the ultimate cycling festival is perfect for everyone— with road, gravel, NEW MTB routes ranging from 5, 25, 50, 70, and 100 miles. Register, routes, & details: tourdebigbear.com/
Gravel Rides
July
7/31-8/2 Tour de Big Bear: Big Bear Lake. Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the 2026 Tour de Big Bear, the ultimate cycling festival is perfect for everyone— with road, gravel, NEW MTB routes ranging from 5, 25, 50, 70, and 100 miles. Register, routes, & details: tourdebigbear.com/
Rides
October
10/25 Filthy 50: San Pasqual Staging Area, Escondido. Fast & flowy kids rides, 30-mi., 30-mi. school boy/girl ride, 50-mi. Fully-stocked feed stations. quickndirtymtb.com
10/25 Plain Wrap Gravel: Redlands. 38-mi. fun ride; 44 mi. gravel; 51 mi. climber. Being a Plain Wrap Ride has well marked routes, an excellent rest stop, vehicle ride support & post ride BBQ. https://events.hakuapp.com/plain-wrap-ride-12-fall-edition
Race
December
12/6 Dirty 30 XL: Lake Hodges, Escondido. 30-mi., 60-mi. quickndirtymtb.com
Rides
Out of Area Events
Arizona
Races
April
4/24 Sinister Night Rides: San Tan Mountain Reg'l Park: Queen Creek. 6-hour duo, 6-hour solo, 3-hour solo, 7.3 mi.solo; 7.3-mi. junior. Perfect for beginners, challenging for all levels. aravaiparides.com/sinister-night-rides-2
May
5/22 Adrenaline Night Rides: McDowell Mountain Reg'l Park, Fountain Hills. Ride a rolling 9.5 mi. loop. 3-hour, 6-hour. aravaiparides.com/adrenaline-night-rides
June
6/21 Big Woody Rides: Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff. Ride in the pines! 14-mi., 28-mi. 6-hour. aravaiparides.com/big-woody-rides
Colorado
April
4/27 Royal Gorge Groove: Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort- Canon City. Route Lengths: 12-mi., 18-mi., 36-mi., 36-mi. Duo. aravaiparides.com
