MTB Rides, Cyclocross Races, Gravel Grinders

Northern California

MTB Ride

November

11/8 Moore Creek Grasshopper: Moore Creek Park, Napa. XC MTB. Climb up from Napa Valley to Angwin. This one mile rugged volcanic and serpentine descent will challenge the most talented riders down to Moore Creek. grasshopperadventureseries.com

11/9 33rd Tour of the San Francisco Hills:: Marina Safeway parking lot. 9 a.m. Maps available at the start of the ride. Mountain bike or road bike with low gears & flat-resistant tires/tubs. Explore the hilly city streets. No reg. — just show up. www.svmtb.org

January 2026

1/25 Low Gap: Mendocino. A Hopper Classic with 2 courses: 59 mi., 95% dirt, 6,585 ft. elevation; 37 mi., 4,098 ft. grasshopperadventureseries.com

February 2026

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 2026

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 2026

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 2026

5/24 Ukiah Mendo Gravel: Ukiah, Mendocino County. A new Hopper on mostly private property. 3 courses: 76 mi., 68% dirt, 8,420 ft. elev. gain; 34 mi. 79% dirt, 3,897 ft. elev. gain; 23 mi., 83% dirt, 2,291 ft. elev. gain grasshopperadventureseries.com

Nevada

Festival

November

11/1-2 Southern Nevada Pedal Fest: Blue Diamond. Celebrate all things cycling for a weekend of riding, community, and unforgettable experiences. quickndirtymtb.com.

Rides

November

11/1 Chain Smoker: Blue Diamond. 10-mi. School boy/girl; 10 mi. Adult Newbie; 22 mi. Boy/Girl; 22 mi. Adults; 44 mi. A collaboration with Southern Nevada Pedal Fest quickndirtymtb.com.

Out of Area Events

November

11/9 Tonto Mountain Rides: Usery Mountain Regional- Park Mesa. 100-mile Solo, Duo 50-miles, 30-miles, 10-miles, 30-mile Gravel Grinder, Juniors. aravaiparides.com

11/9 Saguaro Soiree - A Women's MTB Weekend: Mesa. 20-mile, 10-mile, Gritty Girls 20-mile (14-18), Gritty Girls 10-mile (8-13). aravaiparides.com

December

12/7 Frenzy Hills Rides: Fountain Hills. 100-mile Quad, Duo, Solo, 50-mile Solo, 25-mile Solo, 10-mile Solo, 50, 25-mile, Gravel Grinder, Juniors. aravaiparides.com

9/21 Fire on the Rim: Tonto Nat'l Forest, Pine, AZ. 3 races: 15-mi., 30 mi., & 45 mi. This event is a fundraiser for wildfire prevention, trail advocacy & new trail dev. psfuelreduction.org/fireontherim/