Last Updated June 4, 2025
Best Gravel Cycling Races Northwest 2025
The team at Strambecco is thrilled to present our curated list of the Best Gravel Cycling Events in the Northwest for 2025. Our selection is based on a comprehensive evaluation of various factors, including reputation, route quality, location, rider feedback, and the overall uniqueness of each event. The Northwest offers some of the most spectacular landscapes for gravel cycling enthusiasts, covering a diverse range of terrains across Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Northern California. There’s something for every adventurer, from agricultural plains and temperate rainforests to semi-arid deserts, towering mountain ranges, and enormous canyons (including the deepest in North America).
If you’re looking for the crème de la crème of gravel cycling events, those that you simply must experience at least once, we have a few standout recommendations. Leading the pack is the Belgian Waffle Ride British Columbia held in the Spring. In only its second year, BWR BC has already earned its status as a classic. As part of the renowned Belgian Waffle Ride Series, this event is connected to one of North America’s pinnacle gravel events, the Belgian Waffle Ride California.
Other must-ride events include the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic in April, offering stunning coastal views and challenging terrain, and the USAL Hopper: Lost Coast in October, which promises a rugged adventure through one of the most remote coastal regions.
The professionalism and dedication of the event producers are significant factors in the excellence of these events. The Northwest is home to some of the premier event organizers in the gravel cycling world. Hopper Adventures is known for its meticulous planning and unforgettable routes. Mudslinger Events, the producer of the Oregon Triple Crown Series, consistently delivers top-notch experiences.
Breakaway Promotions specialises in unique multi-day gravel events that include fully supported camping options, ensuring a comprehensive and immersive experience for all participants. The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, part of the Oregon Gravel Grinder Series, offers a five-day race starting in April in Sisters, OR. Riders experience challenging trails and nightly camp celebrations in the company of beautiful scenery on esthetic and smooth Oregon Gravel roads, making it one of the best gravel cycling races in northwest 2025.
At Strambecco, we don’t just list every event; we strive to identify and highlight those that are truly special and noteworthy. If you have suggestions for other events we should consider or review, please contact us. You can contact us at editors@strambecco.com
Don’t forget that Strambecco also rates the best Road and MTB events in the Northwest. Stay tuned for our upcoming lists, and get ready to explore the region’s best cycling adventures.
This 70-mile gravel cycling event in Boonville, California delivers exactly what it promises: a road bike race for riders who aren’t afraid of hardcore gravel. With 10,507 feet of elevation gain, Fish…
Sasquatch Duro runs through Oregon’s “Kingdom of Gravel” east of Eugene, taking riders into the logging roads around Oakridge and Westfir in the Willamette National Forest. This challenging event typically offers three…
The Gorge Gravel Grinder kicks off the Oregon Gravel Grinder Series through the scenic farm roads surrounding The Dalles, where rolling wheat fields meet dramatic Cascade Mountain peaks and historic buildings from…
Known as the “Spring Classic” of the Pacific Northwest, this challenging gravel event takes place on the first weekend in May through the ancient Siuslaw National Forests and rural Oregon coastal communities.…
Mudslinger Events presents West Coast Gravl as part of the Oregon Triple Crown Series, set in the coastal town of Yachats, Oregon. The event offers two course options: the Erik the Red…
The Oregon Gran Fondo stands out for offering both road purists and gravel enthusiasts exceptional route options in the same event. Based in Cottage Grove, just south of Eugene, this Mudslinger Events…
Nestled in the heart of Mendocino County, the Ukiah-Mendo Gravel Epic offers gravel cyclists access to private logging roads and scenic byways typically closed to the public. Part of the Grasshopper Adventure…
The oldest gran fondo on Vancouver Island takes riders through the stunning natural landscapes of the Cowichan Valley, where gravel roads wind past farms, vineyards, and dense forests. Starting and finishing in…
The Lost and Found Gravel Festival celebrates gravel cycling in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, taking place in the Lost Sierra’s expansive alpine valleys. This mixed-surface event blends pavement, dirt roads, gravel roads,…
The third leg of the Oregon Gravel Grinder Series presents riders with approximately 350 miles and 25,000-33,000 feet of elevation gain over five days through the Cascade Mountain Range. This fully supported…
Part of the Oregon Triple Crown Series, this intimate gravel event caps participation at 200 riders for a challenging 57-mile route through southern Oregon’s diverse terrain. The course delivers over 6,000 feet…
The Kettle Mettle Dirty Fondo follows the historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail through British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, running from Penticton’s Lake Okanagan to East Kelowna. As Western Canada’s oldest gravel fondo and…
