Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/27/2025
12:00 am
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Experience the Adventure of Ukiah-Mendo Gravel Epic
Join us for an epic adventure starting in Ukiah, CA and winding its way through the amazing hidden landscapes of Mendocino County. This new Hopper mostly takes place on private Mendocino Redwoods property, offering a one-time opportunity to explore new terrain. With three course options, this event offers something for every level of rider.
With three routes to choose from this is guaranteed to be a “Proper Hopper” regardless of your fitness. This year riders will roll out on their own from Todd Grove Park and stage at Ukiah High School where we will start in waves. The race starts with a 1,900 ft climb over 8 miles before heading down to Wolly Pass for the Long and Medium course or Miller Ridge for the short course. At mile 16 the “Mediano” course heads back to Ukiah via the Masonite Rd while the “Mero Mero” course takes the Masonite Rd. west for 16 miles to Hwy 128. From here the course meanders on smooth tarmac through the majestic redwoods up to Comptche and east back to Low Gap Rd. At mile 51 riders join Low Gap Rd and follow the same classic dirt route back to Miller Ridge and the Masonite Rd as the classic “Low Gap” Grasshopper.
NOTE: This route is only open to registered riders on the day of the event and the weekend before, as a majority of the course rides through private property with a limited-use permit.
All Hopper routes are open and riders must obey all traffic laws and rules.
Learn More Here
The Moriah Wilson Foundation
A portion of the proceeds of this event will go to supporting the Moriah Wilson Foundation. Moriah was an inspiration to everyone in the NorCal cycling scene and we miss her so! Our hope it to help with Moriah’s vision to strengthen communities and love and live deeply. In Moriah’s words “When you love something to the point where you’re fully committed, the risk becomes irrelevant. Because if you fail, it will have been worth it. The process and all that comes along with it is more important, in the end.” The Hoppers have always been about community, adventure and personal challenge and we’re honored to hold this on the same date as her ride in Vermont. To learn more and to donate go to the Moriah Wilson Foundation.
What to Ride?:
It’s a Hopper, what can we say?! There will always be times you feel like you’re on the wrong bike This is definitely a gravel bike event. Long course is smooth pavement from mile 33-50. The ideal set up depends on your strengths/weaknesses. The best choice would be tires with slight tread and small side nobs. Ideally 40-42. Several of us have ridden the course recently and this was perfect!
Get complete and up-to-date ride information at the Grasshopper Adventure Series website.