Mendo Gravel Weekend

By nature, Hoppers are demanding mixed-terrain adventure rides. There will be some gravel, and you will do some grinding, but these are not “gravel grinders.” The rides are a mix of beautiful to horrible pavement, hard-pack to super-chunky gravel, single track to buffed logging roads, and rutted to dusted out dirt roads. The routes will be challenging, but “doable”.

Our goal is to create epic loops that connect people to place and showcase some of the most beautiful areas in Mendocino County. The vision of this event came to be when looking for loops to include in the annual Grasshopper Adventure Series. But rather than pinning a number on, this weekend is focused on adventure, exploration and good times with friends. We will have many ride leaders and several options for distances and difficulty on days 2 and 3.

Our campground is a short walk to the beach and we’ll be joined by legendary mechanic Steve “Gravy” Gravenites for your wrenching needs.

All meals will be prepared by Michelin Chef Matt Accarino from SPQR and Mattina in S.F.

Bikes, beach, friends, new roads and trails, amazing food…what’s not to love?

We are limiting this special event to 40 riders so don’t miss out!

Plan on arriving by 7 am Friday for an 8 am departure. We’ll transport your gear from Ukiah to Caspar and all you have to do is ride, eat/dring and hang with your friends.

The base fee for the weekend includes camping. There are a limited number of cabins and a bunk house for an additional fee.

Each day we will have several ride leaders and two supported rest stops.

The base fee for the weekend includes camping. You may pitch a tent or camp in your truck or van.

There are four rooms in the Bunkhouse that sleep 3-6 people each for an additional $60 pp. for 2 nights.

Blue Heron (4-6 people) Grey Fox (4-6) Pygmy Forest (4) Redwood Room (4)

In addition we have four cabins reserved that may be booked for an additional fee of $100 pp. for 2 nights.

Grand Fir Cabin (2 people) Eucalyptus Cabin (2 people) Orchard Cabin (4 people)

All Bunkhouse rooms have access to shared bathrooms and kitchen.

If you wish to book a room or a cabin you must book the whole room/cabin. We will not assign single guests to group lodging.

Friday:  

• 7 am arrival in Ukiah. Unload your gear, have a cup of Black Oak Coffee and get ready for an epic point to point ride from Ukiah to Caspar on the Mendocino Coast.

• Day 1: 81 mi. 6,662 ft

• Post ride snacks and drinks

• Sunset on the beach, campfire and dinner with Chef Matt Accarino.

Saturday:  

• Breakfast and coffee

• Today’s ride includes the best dirt and gravel roads in Jackson State Demonstration forest and a proper sampling of loamy single track.

• Day 2: 36 mi. 2,226 ft. (Options to make the day longer OR shorter)

• Bike wash and tune up. Legendary mechanic Steve “Gravy” Gravenites will be bringing his magic touch.

• Beach time, campfire and dinner with Chef Matt Accarino.

Sunday:

• Coffee and breakfast.

• Pack up camp and get ready to roll by 10 am.

• Day 3: 63 mi. 5,663 ft. Option B: 49 mi. 5,457 ft)

• Lunch

• Grab your gear, give your friends a hug and high five, and head on home.

The roads and trails for the Mendo Gravel Weeknd are perfect for a gravel bike. We’d recommend 38-42 c tires. You would also have fun on an xc mtb!

We’ll have 1-2 rest stops each day. We’ll provide water, Skratch, sports snacks and real food. This is not a race after all!

• 3 days of supported rides.

• Transfer of gear and camping equipment from Ukiah to Caspar and back.

• Well stocked rest stops

• Meals: (Chef Matt Accarino from SPQR and Mattina

  Friday: Dinner. Saturday: B/L/D. Sunday: Breakfast and lunch. Coffee, beer and NA beverages.

• Campfire chill time

• Two nights camping. Bunkhouse and Cabins for an additional fee.

• Bike wash and check up on Saturday. Mechanical support as needed.

• Multiple ride leaders each day