Lost and Found Gravel Festival

Lost and Found Gravel Festival offers a mixed surface blend throughout the Lost Sierra, some of the most beautiful and vast alpine valleys California has to offer. Picked as one of our best gravel cycling events in California, the event benefits Sierra Buttes Trails Steward.  The Longest route offers a 100 mile challenge  with 8,447 feet of elevation gain where 80% of the course is dirt and 5 aid stations along the way.  The 60-mile course comes with 4,944 feet of elevation gain where 70% is dirt and 3 aid stations available. The short course offers a social, scenic ride of 35 miles, 3,537 feet elevation, 35% gravel, and 2 aid stations. The aid stations are well stocked with energy snacks, hydration, and items aid station sponsors provide. These stations are evenly spaced throughout the various courses. This event is open registration for pros, men, women, and juniors between ages of 13-18 years old. There are multiple categories and prizes available for each of those within the Longest race.

The gravel cycling event has much more than just the 3 rides. A Welcome Party brings all participants together with live music, snacks and adult beverages. Saturday is day of the rides with various start times for each course; Longest, Longer, and Long. Post-ride recovery starts mid-day with a post-ride meal, awards ceremony, live music from several artists throughout day and into evening. The Lost and Found Expo available all day and free kids races available in the evening. Most riders stay the weekend and enjoy the outdoor activities available in Portola or surrounding areas: fishing, paddling, hiking, and of course more biking. Lost and Found Gravel Festival is offering a deal on Portola camping sites; purchase three nights and get the fourth night free. For those who prefer hotels to camping, there are several options in Portola or Monterey. See Nakoma Resort, Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, or Monterey Marriott.