Ukiah-Mendo Gravel Epic
May 11th, 2024
Option 1: 75 miles, 8,423 ft
Option 2: 40 miles, 3200 ft
Ride Details:
Join us for an Epic adventure starting in Ukiah, CA and winding its way through the Mendocino County and the amazing hidden landscapes of Northern California. There will be Group rides, fundraisers and festivities starting Thursday, May 9th with the main event on Saturday, May 11th. This new Hopper is mostly on Mendocino Redwoods property and is only open to registered riders on the day of the event and the weekend before. Please DO NOT ride on MRC land at any other time or it will jeopardize our chance to hold this special event. Details to follow.
Ukiah-Mendo Gravel Epic
Gravel Earth Series
We are thrilled to have this event as part of the Gravel Earth Series for 2024! The long Course will count for points in the overall Gravel Earth Series! Be sure to head over to their website to learn more about this amazing international series. More Info Here
The Course
Thanks to Mendocino Redwood Company and the City of Ukiah you will be treated to a 32 mile private logging road though the majestic redwood, fir and oak forests of western Mendocino County. We begin with staging at Todd Grove Park in downtown Ukiah and a neutral roll out to the Masonite Rd. The course follows a mix of gravel, chunky pavement and packed dirt to Hwy 128. From here we take Flynn Creek Rd to Comptche and then climb Comptche-Ukiah Rd to Low Gap. The course then proceeds onto Low Gap to Miller Ridge and the Masonite Rd just as we do in Low Gap Hopper. This is a one-of kind loop in true “Hopper style”. With an equal ratio of adventure/exploration and shred it’s not to be missed. The shorter route has the same start and then at mile 22 you turn onto Low Gap Rd and head back. But, at 40 miles and 4,200 ft of climbing it’s a “Proper Hopper”.
The Moriah Wilson Foundation
A portion of the proceeds of this event will go to supporting the Moriah Wilson Foundation. Moriah was an inspiration to everyone in the NorCal cycling scene and we miss her so! Our hope it to help with Moriah’s vision to strengthen communities and love and live deeply. In Moriah’s words “When you love something to the point where you’re fully committed, the risk becomes irrelevant. Because if you fail, it will have been worth it. The process and all that comes along with it is more important, in the end.” The Hoppers have always been about community, adventure and personal challenge and we’re honored to hold this on the same date as her ride in Vermont. To learn more and to donate go to the Moriah Wilson Foundation.
What to Ride?:
It’s a Hopper, what can we say?! There will always be times you feel like you’re on the wrong bike 😉 We’ll update you on the conditions as we get closer and help you decide on the best set up.
“Rest Stops”
Long Course:
Aid Station : TBD
Short Course:
Aid Station: 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: Cash prizes for top 3 male/female.
Podium: We will have a podium for Top 3 M/F/Non-Binary (ALL age groups.)
Registration: $150
Transfers: $10 ALL transfers. Use BikeReg
Camping & Lodging
Tent Camping: Tent camping is available on the baseball field at the end of the Anton Stadium Parking Lot
Van Camping: Van camping is available in the Anton Stadium Parking Lot
Blue = Tent Camping
Green = Van Camping
Lodging
Use Promo Code: “Grasshopper” or Call and book a room and let them know you are coming for the Grasshopper Ukiah-Mendo Epic
Hospitality Partner: Fairfield Inn and Suites
Schedule
Thursday, May 9th
10AM- Coffee Ride W/ Hopper Adventures: Join the Hopper Crew for some coffee at Black Oak Cafe in Ukiah and course recon up Low Gap Rd. Meet: 476 N State St, Ukiah, CA 95482
Friday, May 10th
10AM – Coffee Ride W/ Enduro Bearings: Join Enduro Bearings and the Hopper crew for coffee and a shakeout ride starting at Black Oak Coffee in Ukiah, CA. Tech talk, and giveaways included! Meet: 476 N State St, Ukiah, CA 95482
5PM-8PM Packet Pickup and Dine Out For MWF: Join us at the Ukiah Welcome Center for packet pickup and then dine out in downtown Ukiah in Support of the Moriah Wilson Foundation
Saturday, May 11th
5:30AM-8AM Registration: Pick up your rider packet at the Golf Cub House at Todd Grove Park. Hot coffee and pastries included at packet pickup
8AM Neutral Start: Staging on Live Oak Ave
11:30AM After Party and Celebration: Post race after party and celebration with lunch, beer, fun activities, podiums and a bike raffle!
Whatcha’ get
- A crazy hard, super fun adventure with 500 of your closest cycling buddies!
- Two feed zones stocked with Skratch hydration & nutrition & GU Energy. Supported by Trailhouse, NorCalBikeSport & Bike Peddler.
- Hot coffee and pastries from Black Oak Coffee Roaster in the morning
- Awesome prizes at the finish from our generous sponsors Arnot Roberts, Black Oak Coffee, Klean Kanteen, and Enduro Bearings
- Event timing
- Free event photos from FinisherPix
- Emergency Medical Support en route
- Cold Guayaki & Best Day Brewing
- Cold Sierra Nevada Beer
- Camping
- Lunch
- Unforgettable stories of adventure!
Results
Results 2024
Photos
Registration Opens Sept. 15th
Stoke
