Join us for the New Year's edition of Gravelpalooza at the Vance Creek Viaduct parking area on January 6 (no parking pass required). We will continue to explore new areas this month as we traverse roads very few riders have been to before.
Give yourself extra time to navigate the heavily potholed gravel road to the start which can be found clicking here.
We will start the ride introduction at 10 am and roll out a few minutes after.
Routes can be found below.
Atmospheric river getting you down? Cheer up because that means it's GRAVELPALOOZA season! The spirit of Gravelpalooza is to get out on our bikes all winter and suffer through the rain, snow, wind, and mud together. After the ride, we share snacks and warm beverages. Bring warm clothes to change into and a mug. We'll have at least two route options for most of our rides, a long route, and a short route. Riders are expected to have the route downloaded to their phone or bike computer (there is no service in many places we ride), scrawled on their skin or paper, and accessible to them. As a rule, courses will not be marked. Remember, we're volunteers.
DISCLAIMER *Even though these are 'no-drop' rides, for the safety of all, we ask that riders come with a solid level of fitness. Riding gravel is physically demanding and weather conditions can be challenging to say the least. If you are in doubt about your fitness, we recommend that you try the short route first. We will have a ride sweep that makes sure no one gets dropped but they will ask that you turn back or take a shorter route if you can't stay connected with the back of the pack.*
If you are in doubt about your fitness, your choice of bike, tires, or other gear, we recommend trying one of the intro DIY routes here on our website.
Now is the time to make sure your bike is ready (shifting working smoothly, fresh tubeless sealant, you have a multi-tool, a few links of chain and master link, etc.)
If you have any questions, be sure to call or email the shop.
Give yourself extra time to navigate the heavily potholed gravel road to the start which can be found clicking here.
We will start the ride introduction at 10 am and roll out a few minutes after.
Routes can be found below.
Atmospheric river getting you down? Cheer up because that means it's GRAVELPALOOZA season! The spirit of Gravelpalooza is to get out on our bikes all winter and suffer through the rain, snow, wind, and mud together. After the ride, we share snacks and warm beverages. Bring warm clothes to change into and a mug. We'll have at least two route options for most of our rides, a long route, and a short route. Riders are expected to have the route downloaded to their phone or bike computer (there is no service in many places we ride), scrawled on their skin or paper, and accessible to them. As a rule, courses will not be marked. Remember, we're volunteers.
DISCLAIMER *Even though these are 'no-drop' rides, for the safety of all, we ask that riders come with a solid level of fitness. Riding gravel is physically demanding and weather conditions can be challenging to say the least. If you are in doubt about your fitness, we recommend that you try the short route first. We will have a ride sweep that makes sure no one gets dropped but they will ask that you turn back or take a shorter route if you can't stay connected with the back of the pack.*
If you are in doubt about your fitness, your choice of bike, tires, or other gear, we recommend trying one of the intro DIY routes here on our website.
Now is the time to make sure your bike is ready (shifting working smoothly, fresh tubeless sealant, you have a multi-tool, a few links of chain and master link, etc.)
If you have any questions, be sure to call or email the shop.
