The Grit and Gravel Off-Road Cycle Stampede -- Long Course
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Past event
7:30 AM PDT
Santa Ysabel, California
Free–$60.00 · 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the inaugural Grit and Gravel Off-Road Cycle Stampede, taking place on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in the stunning Santa Ysabel East Preserve, San Diego! This event promises an unforgettable experience for cycling enthusiasts with its challenging 16.6-mile expert route designed for mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes (Class 1 and 2). As riders navigate the gravely fire roads and tackle steep sections, they may even encounter grazing cattle along the way, adding a unique twist to the ride.
Participants will start and finish at the nature center parking lot, and after conquering the course, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch courtesy of Farmhouse 78 Restaurant—free for race participants and available for purchase by spectators. Families can also look forward to a fun-filled day with a kids bike safety rodeo, where young riders can develop essential bike handling and safety skills. Plus, every youth participant will receive a free helmet! Don’t miss out on this exciting event that combines adventure, community, and a love for cycling!
Participants will start and finish at the nature center parking lot, and after conquering the course, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch courtesy of Farmhouse 78 Restaurant—free for race participants and available for purchase by spectators. Families can also look forward to a fun-filled day with a kids bike safety rodeo, where young riders can develop essential bike handling and safety skills. Plus, every youth participant will receive a free helmet! Don’t miss out on this exciting event that combines adventure, community, and a love for cycling!
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Races
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The Grit and Gravel Off-Road Cycle Stampede -- Long Course
Entries closed7:30 AM PDT
$60.00
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The Grit and Gravel Off-Road Cycle Stampede -- Short Course
Entries closed7:30 AM PDT
$60.00
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Grit and Gravel Bike Skills and Safety Rodeo and Fun Ride
Bike skills and safety rodeo with free bike helmet give away to all participants who do not have a helmet.
Entries closed9:00 AM PDT
Free
Organiser's description
The inaugural running of The Grit and Gravel Off-Road Cycle Stampede held at the Santa Ysabel East Preserve in Santa Ysabel will be held on May 25, 2025. _(Why stampede? There are cattle grazing on the course. They tend to stay to the grassy areas but may cross the road in spots!) _
The race is a challenging course with a (16.6) expert route. The race is conducted over gravely fire roads with some steep sections to challenge the most advanced riders. Mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes (Class 1 and 2) can participate, and each will have their own timed class. The start and finish line is located at the Santa Ysabel East Preserves nature center parking lot. There is a BBQ lunch afterwards (free to race participants) provided by the Farmhouse 78 Restaurant in Santa Ysabel. (Non participants may purchase meals for $30).
In addition, there will be a kids bike safety rodeo to help kids develop bike handling and safety skills. All youth participants will receive a free helmet (Free event). There will also be a fun obstacle and riding course for youth participants.
The race is a challenging course with a (16.6) expert route. The race is conducted over gravely fire roads with some steep sections to challenge the most advanced riders. Mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes (Class 1 and 2) can participate, and each will have their own timed class. The start and finish line is located at the Santa Ysabel East Preserves nature center parking lot. There is a BBQ lunch afterwards (free to race participants) provided by the Farmhouse 78 Restaurant in Santa Ysabel. (Non participants may purchase meals for $30).
In addition, there will be a kids bike safety rodeo to help kids develop bike handling and safety skills. All youth participants will receive a free helmet (Free event). There will also be a fun obstacle and riding course for youth participants.
Location
Santa Ysabel East Preserve, 22135 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel, 92070, CA, United States
The Grit and Gravel Off-Road Cycle Stampede -- Long Course
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