When you think of the Sierra, most of the time you think about the lush forests of the west like Yosemite or the large scale interplanetary landscape of the east. The southern tip doesn’t come up in guide books as much, but really that highlights why California is so plentiful and regions get caught in […]
Southern Sierra Gravel: Breckenridge Mountain(4K) Read More »
RSVP for CicLAvia(Facebook or Strava) and Maverick Cycles(Facebook or Strava) The holidays come up on you fast, so we decided to announce our final two Send It rides of the year. Please RSVP for our November 23rd at CicLAvia (Facebook / Strava) and December 7th out of Maverick Cycles (Facebook / Strava) because we will be updating details on
SEND IT CicLAvia Nov 23 / Maverick Cycles Dec 7 Read More »
PLEASE READ ENTIRE NOTES FOR RIDE INFORMATION (Facebook or Strava RSVP): Last year we tried putting together our first Send It East Bay ride and while the rains closed the trails, we still did a paved ride but we clearly have some redemption that has to be addressed. Our route will be the same as the initial and
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ORDER FROM OUR VOLER STORE HERE GBC is back and LIVE with our 2025 kits with a whole new look and more apparel options available, but close at 11:59PM on Monday, OCT 13th. A big note is if you’re a GBC Patreon Supporter, you’ll get a big discount (roughly 20%) on all items except for
GBC 2025 Kits & Tees are LIVE for a limited time Read More »
While I absolutely love the Eastern Sierra and this event, Mammoth Tuffest has been the distance I’ve avoided because of its difficulty far beyond what people perceived. Biking in the Owens Valley always goes against its stated numbers thanks to the high elevation and pumice that can suck your energy very fast. What I had
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If you’re looking for an entry point into gravel for any level of rider, you can’t find a better place than Bike Dog Brewing’s Thursday night Shred Dog ride out of In Velo Veritas. It all starts with community and Sacramento has one of the best along with its overlapping cyclocross scene. Part of what
Shred Dog with Sacramento’s Bike Dog Brewing & In Velo Veritas Read More »
PLEASE READ ENTIRE NOTES FOR RIDE INFORMATION (Facebook or Strava RSVP): After a our first successful Send It Big Bear last year, it was only a matter of time to bring it back in 2025. We’re looking for a slightly different course this year, but we’re still mapping out based on conditions and currently we have a longer
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While an event as substantial as the Tour de Big Bear can rest on its laurels, every year they look to raise the bar and the Dirty Bear 50 is no exception. Already well known for the road rides, gravel has been relatively new and mountain biking was a new inclusion this year. This year’s
Tour de Big Bear’s Dirty Bear 50 Recap Read More »
While Mammoth Tuff may play out differently every year, the events around it are always awesome and we’re building on it. Saturday’s Ride is the centerpiece, but there’s so much going and Mammoth is so well laid out that it’s easy to pick and choose on other rides, hikes, hangouts and still have time. If
GBC’s Mammoth Tuff Itinerary 2025 Read More »
Putting together a locally sourced gravel event isn’t easy, but the driving force behind them makes the difficulty worth it. The Butte County Gravel Grind is another great example of the community wanting to showcase their region for others to enjoy while also raising money to further the cause. I was fortunate to ride out
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