Grasshopper Adventure Series 2024

Jan. 27th-May 11th, 2024

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27th Annual! The World’s First and Longest Running Gravel/Mixed-Terrain Adventure Series

4 Gravel, Pavé, MTB, Mixed-Terrain Adventure Rides and Races

Old Caz is the quintessential Hopper. With three dirt climbs and descents, an eclectic patchwork of Sonoma County ribbon roads and a creek crossing,Old Caz is the epitome of adventure riding.

Ride Details

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Four unique rides, routes, and races in Northern California.  Come to race, adventure or explore little known paved, dirt roads and single track in Sonoma and  Mendocino Counties.

What’s a Hopper?

We’ve always counted on riders to describe a Hopper. But here’s what we’ve come up with: “Grasshoppers are eclectic mixed-terrain (yes there’s lots of “gravel” but in NorCal that doesn’t really sum up the terrain) adventure rides and races created to push riders to the limit without pushing them over”. And to take ya’ll to really cool places and shred on two wheels!

2024 Grasshoppers:

  1. Low Gap: Jan. 27th 48 mi./6,164 ft. REGISTER

  2. Huffmaster: Feb. 24th. 89 mi./4,482 ft or 54 mi./3,084 ft. REGISTER

  3. Lake Sonoma MTB: April 27th. 26 mi./ 5,475 ft. REGISTER

  4. Ukiah Mendo Gravel Epic: May 11th. 83 mi./8,163 ft. or 40 mi. /3,200 ft. REGISTER

  5. Lake Sonoma Enduro: March 24th (NOT part of the Series) REGISTER

Ride or Race?

Yes!  It’s up to you. We have a podium for top 3 in all categories, but if you’re in for the adventure and exploration,  we say “ride on”.

 

How do I compete for the Series overall?

Series Points: Overall Points Leaders will be calculated in the following manner: 1st 60pts. 2nd 55 pts, 3rd 51 pts. 4th 48 pts. 5th 46 pts. 6th 45 pts. 7th 44 pts. (-1 per placing to 1 pt.). The rider with the most points at the end of the series will be the winner. Your top 3 finishes will count towards your final standing. All riders who wish to compete for the Hopper Super Hero King of the Universe title in their age groups must finish at least 3 Hoppers. If you do all 4 your lowest  result will be dropped.  For Series Points riders must do the long course in Huffmaster and Ukiah-Mendo Epic. You must also attend the Series Finale Ukiah-Mendo Epic on May 11 in order to be eligible for the Series Overall Podium. 

Lake Sonoma MTB will be +10 points towards series overall in all categories. ie. 1st=70, 2nd=65 etc. 

 

 

What is the cost of the Series Pass?

Series Pass for 4 races is $465. That’s $75 off!

First 50 women to register save an extra $50 on the Series Pass. Use code “SeriesPassF2024” at checkout.

Series pass riders may NOT transfer their individual entries to other riders.

 

Can I transfer my entry to another rider?

No. Riders who purchase the discounted Series Pass may not sell or transfer their entries to individual Hoppers. Individual entries may be transferred to another rider via BikeReg. Fee is $10.

 

 

 

What’s a Hopper?

Más Información

Grasshoppers have always been about adventure, exploration and pushing your limits.  All Hopper routes are open and riders must obey all traffic laws and rules. See RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Prizes: Cash prizes for top 3 male/female each Hopper. (Each Hopper. Long course only. $$$ TBD)

Podium: We will have a podium for Top 3 in all categories at each Hopper. Long course only!

Schedule

See individual events for start times and other pertinent information.

 

Transfers: $10 ALL transfers. Use BikeReg

Whatcha’ get

  • A crazy hard, super fun adventure with 400 of your closest (newest?) cycling friends!
  • Nutrition/hydration feed zones/neutral support
  • Free event photos from FinisherPix
  • Event timing
  • Emergency Medical Support en route
  • Cold Guayaki
  • Sierra Nevada beer
  •  Lunch
  • Unforgettable stories of adventure!
  • Podium Top 3 all categories. M/F/Non-binary

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