Chino Grinder
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Past event
Chino Valley, Arizona
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of gravel road cycling at the Chino Grinder on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, in the scenic Chino Valley, Yavapai. This much-anticipated event, which began in 2014, challenges cyclists with its classic-style course that tests strength, speed, and endurance. Riders will traverse a variety of terrain along the historic Overland Historic Road Trail, the oldest continuously used road in the United States, dating back to 1000 AD. The route stretches from Chino Valley to Whitehorse Lake near Williams, Arizona, providing stunning views and a unique experience. With elevation changes ranging from 3,800 to 7,300 feet, participants will feel the thrill of climbing as they tackle this non-technical gravel bike course. Don't miss your chance to join up to 600 fellow cyclists in this unforgettable adventure!
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THE CHINO GRINDER
Saturday 10/17/2026
Chino Valley Community Center
The Chino Grinder is a classic-style gravel road cycling event started in 2014. The course is designed to test each riders strength, speed and especially their endurance, featuring a variety of terrain and surfaces. The route follows the Overland Historic Road Trail, the oldest continuously used road in the United States (since 1000 AD) from Chino Valley Arizona to Whitehorse Lake near Williams Arizona before returning to Chino. Participation is limited to 600 cyclists. This is a gravel bike course, there is nothing technical about it. What makes it difficult is the climbing and change of altitude, elevations range between 3800 feet to 7300 feet.
Saturday 10/17/2026
Chino Valley Community Center
The Chino Grinder is a classic-style gravel road cycling event started in 2014. The course is designed to test each riders strength, speed and especially their endurance, featuring a variety of terrain and surfaces. The route follows the Overland Historic Road Trail, the oldest continuously used road in the United States (since 1000 AD) from Chino Valley Arizona to Whitehorse Lake near Williams Arizona before returning to Chino. Participation is limited to 600 cyclists. This is a gravel bike course, there is nothing technical about it. What makes it difficult is the climbing and change of altitude, elevations range between 3800 feet to 7300 feet.
Location
1615 N Road One E, Chino Valley, 86323, AZ, United States
Chino Grinder
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