King Ridge Hopper
May 10th, 2025
Option #1 Grasshopper Greatest Hits (w/King Ridge)
Option #2 Grasshopper Greatest Hits (w/Fort Ross)
Option 1: 91 mi. / 9,100 ft.
Option 2: 65 mi. / 5,807 ft.
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
Grasshopper is back in SoCo! And… we’re going to do ALL the cool roads. Not really, but definitely the Greatest Hits in the WestPole. We’ll celebrate the Series Finale with a 3 segment (2 for the short course) all-road adventure. Bohemian Hwy-Joy Rd.-Coleman Valley-Meyers Grade-Fort Ross-Kruse (dirt)-Hauser Bridge-King Ridge. If you know theses roads, you can feel the goosebumps! If not, you’re in for a treat to some of the best riding in the world.
“Rest Stops”
TBD
Categories
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: Podium top 3 in all categories for the LONG COURSE ONLY. There will be awards top 3 in short course Overall M/F. Not per age group. Riders competing for series points must do long course with King Ridge.
Bike/Tires
This a classic Hopper road stage. The only dirt/gravel section is Kruse Ranch Rd. which can easily be done on a road bike. Whether you are on a road or gravel bike we’d recommend 30/32 c slicks for the day.
Camping/Lodging:
Schedule
Friday:
11:00: Skake-out ride from Gold Coast Coffee
5:00-7:00: Registration/Packet Pick up at Gold Coast Coffee
Saturday:
6:00-8:00 Registration/sign in open
- Staging/Start: 8:00
Segment 1 (Mi. 17.5) Length TBD
- Joy Rd. (Opens 9:00 am)
Segment 2 (Mi. 43) 5 miles
- Meyers Grade/Hwy 1
Segment 3 (Mi. 60) 7.5 mi.
- Hwy 1/Kruse Rd
Podium 3:30 Gold Coast Coffee
Transfers: Online transfer is $10. Day of transfers can be done for $20.
2025 Pricing:
$185
Whatcha’ get
- A crazy hard, super fun adventure with 500 of your closest cycling friends!
- Two Skratch hydration and nutrition feed zones
- Awesome prizes at the finish from our generous sponsors
- Event timing (2/3 timed segments)
- Free photos from Finisher Pix
- Emergency Medical Support en route
- Cold Guayaki, Sierra Nevada beer
- Lunch
- Unforgettable stories of adventure!
Transfers: $10. Use Movemint to make transfers or change categories/routes.
Past Results
- 2025 Long
- 2025 Short
- 2025 Series Overall Standings
- 2025 Photos
- Series Points (After 3 Hoppers)
- 2022 Long/short
- 2016 Results
- 2017 (60 mile)
- 2017 (85 mile)
- 2018 (60 mile)
- 2018 (80 mile)
- 2019 (80 mile)
- 2019 (60 mile)
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