Last updated July 21, 2024-- Heart of Gold Gravel, produced by Bike Monkey, explores remote roads north and east of Nevada City, California. Repeatedly picked as one of Strambecco's Best Gravel Cycling Events in NorCal, California, and the Southwest, the course features a mix of pavement, smooth and rough gravel roads, ripping descents, and prolonged, steady climbs.…
Updated August 9, 2024 In the heart of Mendocino County, Ukiah, CA, the Low Gap event unfolds as an iconic “Hopper Classic,” a gravel ride that fuses adventure, challenge, and unparalleled scenic beauty. The Low Gap is the first stop of the six-event Grasshopper Adventure Series, a leading U.S. event series produced by Hopper Adventures.…
Updated August 9, 2024 The classic annual Huffmaster Hopper takes place in Maxwell, CA and is produced by notable Hopper Adventures, marking the second leg of its six-part Grasshopper Adventure Series. Sandwiched between Hwy 5 and the serene beauty of the Mendocino National Forest, this event promises a unique blend of rolling gravel roads and…
Updated August 9, 2024 Get ready for the annual Grasshopper Adventure Series as they put on the Lake Sonoma MTB 2025 race! The series comprises six unique rides, routes, and races in Northern California. Whether you're looking for races or adventures, each event allows you to explore little-known paved, dirt, and single-track in Sonoma, Mendocino,…
Fish Rock is a serious event billed as a "Road bike race for people who aren't afraid of a little hardcore gravel." Picked as one of our best gravel cycling events in California, the ride is named after the fabled Fish Rock Road in a stunning region of Northern California. There's only one route for…
Levi's Gran Fondo 2025 stands as a cycling spectacle that transcends geographical boundaries, earning its place as one of the premier Gran Fondos globally. Hosted in the picturesque setting of Sonoma County, California, this event is a celebration of cycling excellence, with its namesake, former world tour pro rider Levi Leipheimer, adding a touch of…
Last Updated April May 11, 2024 Boggs MTB 2025 is an eight-hour mountain bike race held annually in Boggs Demonstration State Forest, located near the small mountain hamlet of Cobb, California. Since its inception in 2006, the event has seen steady growth and remains one of the few enduring relay mountain bike races today. Boggs…
Updated July 24, 2024 As a mountain biking enthusiast, there's nothing quite like the allure of the Wente 8-Hour MTB Relay Race in Willits, California. This event, brought to life by Bike Monkey, is more than just a race; it's a three-day festival of family camping, camaraderie, and challenging rides. Held at the scenic Wente…
Last Updated July 5, 2024 -- The 2025 event date is not confirmed -- The Lost and Found Gravel Festival is a celebration of Gravel Cycling in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The event takes place in the Lost Sierra, one of California's most beautiful and vast alpine valleys. This mixed-surface cycling event offers a blend…
Last updated July 16, 2024 -- Formerly known as Truckee Dirt Fondo, Truckee Tahoe Gravel, produced by premier event operator Bike Monkey, is a wild mixed-terrain adventure ride into the gravel and dirt roads of the majestic Tahoe National Forest. Picked as one of our Best Gravel Cycling Events in California, there are two competitive…
Updated August 25, 2024 -- The Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs (TRTER) is a popular annual trail running event on the scenic Tahoe Rim Trail. This 165-mile trail circumnavigates the stunning Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada. Here at Strambecco, we consider it one of the Best Trail Running Events in the Southwest. The event…
Last updated August 19, 2024-- The famous Downieville Classic returns in August for its 26th iteration and is not surprisingly rated by Strambecco as one of the best MTB events in the Northwest. The popular bike festival brings hundreds to the small town of Downieville in Sierra County, California, just a 1.5-hour drive from Lake…
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