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Low Gap Registration Opens October 1

Join us for the Low Gap, an epic mixed-terrain adventure and a true “Hopper Classic.” With a perfect split of pavement and dirt, the final 22 miles of rugged terrain will be off the hook—a true example of NorCal adventure riding at its finest!

Route

NEW this year! The City of Ukiah is a sponsor and host city. We will start with a neutral lead out at Todd Grove Park. The race starts after we hit Orr Springs Rd.  This quiet Mendocino County Rd. climbs 1800 ft over the first 9 miles before dropping into the Orr Springs area and then rolls along Montgomery Woods State Reserve. There is a climb to the Comptche/Orr Springs Rd and Low Gap Rd. From mile 20-22 you gain 600″ and then make the turn onto dirt on Low Gap Rd. This county road and MRC is all dirt until mile 33. Beginning at mile 22 the you will climb from 1,100 ft to the intersection with Miller Ridge. This year we have a contract with MRC (Mendocino Redwood Company) to use their land. From mile 31.3 to 44 we are on private property that is not open for pre-riding.  From here you have a ripping 13 mile gravel and paved  descent to the finish.

NorCalGrit

A portion of the proceeds will go to the NorCal Cycling League and the GRiT program (Girls Riding Together). “The NorCal League GRiT program is part of NICA’s national initiative to recruit and retain more female student-athletes and coaches; the acronym GRiT stands for Girls Riding Together. The NorCal League is committed to building gender and racial equity in our League, and this is one of the ways that we are working on doing so.” To donate and learn more go to NorCal GRiT 


 

Lodging

Hotel partners TBD — go to Grasshopper Adventure Series website for up-to-date info. 

Camping

Tent camping is allowed at the smaller baseball diamond at Anton Stadium. Van/Camper camping is allowed Friday night at the Anton Stadium parking lot

Rest Stops

There will be a Skratch hydration and nutrition stop at the intersection of Orr Springs Rd and Low Gap at mile 22. We’ll have bars, gels and other snacks. If you wish to leave a bottle with your name clearly labeled on it you may leave it with the NorCal BikeSport van at the start. (ONLY FEEDZONE 1. No hand-ups) There will be a 2nd Feedzone at mile 31. Riders can top off  and grab a quick snack before heading down Miller Ridge to Masonite Rd.

Bike Choice/Set Up

Most rider use a gravel bike with 38-42c tires. semi-slick or side tread are most common. With and equal amount of dirt to pavé it’s a touch call. Hardtail MTB is also a good option. We’ll keep you updated as we get closer to the event as the road conditions may change.

Grasshopper 2024 Facebook Group

We’ve created a group page for riders. You can post if you are looking for an entry, looking to sell a spot, have questions about tires and road conditions, looking to ride share, camping/lodging etc. To join the group go to Grasshopper Group. (Note: This is NOT the Grasshopper FB) page)

Online Transfer Cut-Off is Tues. Jan. 23rd at 11:59 PM. DAY OF TRANSFERS +$20

Go to the Grasshopper Adventure Series website for the schedule and more information. 

 

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