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Date(s) - 06/08/2024
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Groveland Grind
Saturday, June, 8th
The Ultimate Gravel Cycling Adventure Comes to Groveland
The Groveland Grind is a Yosemite Area Adventure Ride on mixed terrain(pavement, broken pavement, dirt and gravel)on Yosemite National Park’s doorstep! Three amazing routes with amazing views to choose from- Ride the 48 miles Long route- The Rumble up to Trumbull(Peak), the 30 miles medium route or the 21.5 miles Short route through the majestic Stanislaus National Forest on historic sections of the original roads and railroads to Yosemite! The event takes place at Yosemite Lakes RV Resort and Campground, 31191 Hardin Flat Rd., Groveland, CA, 5 miles from the entrance to Yosemite and next to the South Fork of the Tuolumne River! Groveland is just 2 to 3 hrs from San Jose/San Francisco/Santa Cruz/Sacramento and 1 to 2 hrs from the Central Valley.
Supporting Groveland Trail Heads
The Groveland Grind is a Yosemite Area Adventure Ride on mixed terrain(pavement, broken pavement, dirt and gravel)on Yosemite National Park’s doorstep! Three amazing routes with amazing views to choose from- Ride the 48 miles Long route- The Rumble up to Trumbull(Peak), the 30 miles medium route or the 21 miles Short route through the majestic Stanislaus National Forest on historic sections of the original roads and railroads to Yosemite!
The event takes place at Yosemite Lakes RV Resort and Campground, 31191 Hardin Flat Rd., Groveland, CA, 5 miles from the entrance to Yosemite and next to the South Fork of the Tuolumne River! Groveland is just 2 to 3 hrs from San Jose/San Francisco/Santa Cruz/Sacramento and 1 to 2 hrs from the Central Valley.
The Groveland Grind supports the Groveland Trail Heads and their development of a mtn bike specific single-track trail system that is inclusive while promoting health(physical and mental), outdoor recreation, adventure and economic development throughout the Groveland area. We’re trying to raise $25K to help fund our next mtn bike trail in the Ferretti Trails trail system!
ROUTES
You must be in good physical condition for all routes.
Safety and fun go hand-in-hand, and there will be both aid stations, medical personnel, route marshals, communication and transportation if needed. Click on route to view map with aid stations and route marshals locations. We will be providing a downloadable files (gpx and kml) to all participants before the event.
Short route – 21 miles, covering approx 2,200 feet of elevation gain.
Medium route– 30 miles, covering approx 3,400 feet of elevation gain.
Long route, the Rumble up to Trumbull(peak) – 48 miles, covering approx 5,400 feet of elevation gain.
The Long and Medium routes go through beautiful Hazel Green Ranch(private property)which borders Yosemite. Please do not ride through Hazel Green Ranch before the event, our permit is for June 8th, 2024 and it would jeopardize the event and future events. This section is highlighted with a red line on the maps for the Long and Medium routes.
Routes are subject to change as directed by the US Forest Service or as conditions dictate.
CATEGORIES- will be set up soon
We have an eBike category, 750 watt motor maximum, for those who prefer a pedal assist.
TIMING AND AWARDS
This is a timed ride with awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category. (Note, there is NO cash purse for this event.)
FEE will be announced soon
All admissions include an event-tee, after ride food, non alcoholic beverages, snacks and a raffle ticket. Registration is transferable.
ADDITIONAL INFO
A post ride party will top off the day, complete with food, beverages (yes, beer!), a few vendor booths and a super sweet raffle!
We recommend you make your accommodations/reservations ASAP because June is the busy season and places to stay fill up fast!
Questions regarding the Groveland Grind email- bob@grovelandtrailheads.org
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – Please contact dwight@grovelandtrailheads.org for sponsorship opportunities. Proceeds from this event will help the Groveland Trail Heads in raising $20K to fund our next mtn bike trail in the Ferretti Trails trail system.
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