THE FREE RIDE
WHEN | WHERE
THE ONLY MULTI DAY, MULTI BIKE, FULLY SAGGED & SUPPORTED RIDE THAT IS 100% FREE!
WHEN: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday : June 28, 29, & 30th
Fri Start : 3pm | Sat Start : 8am | Sun Start : 9am
ALL Rides start and finish at the Pines Market in Bass Lake, Ca
(Pines Market, 54432 Rd 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604)
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHATS THE PACE LIKE?
The pace is meant to be VERY CHILL! If you want to smash, smash to the top of a climb, turnaround, and go to the back of the group and encourage the other riders. This is not a race, this is a vibe. CHILL!
KOM COMPETITION
We have THREE 15-20min segments at the very first climb of each day. Spicy bois... this is where you dump your ego. A small trophy will be awarded for the winner of each segment & and a larger trophy for the lowest time over all 3 segments.
REST STOP FOOD
Saturday & Sunday will have very well stoked aid stations with snacks, water, hydration mix, and 1 full lunch stop with special meal Tyler & Kristin cooked themselves. There is no meat or dairy provided, if you need to eat animals, bring that with you. A light breakfast will be available but no dinner is offered.
HOW HARD ARE THE ROUTES?
VERY. All 3 days are VERY challenging. There is ZERO flat riding out here, and even though the pace will not be too difficult, the elevation and heat will be. You should have good climbing gears and the physical ability to climb WITHOUT stopping for an hour straight.
MANDATORY RE-GROUPs
We have to support ALL the riders, each rest stop will remain up until the last rider comes through. We HIGHLY encourage everyone fully regroup at each aid station, if you want to ride more and not stop... do the climb again.
If you go head and be a breakaway hero, you will be UNSUPPORTED. There will not be another rest stop waiting for you.
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
We have a bike shop that will be following the group that can help with MINOR issues. If you bring a busted bike that the crank falls off, sorry, thats on you. If you need replacement equipment the shop may charge you for the parts you need. Be big boy or girl and bring a working bike with repair equipment.
WHY/HOW IS THIS FREE?
Cause its dope! This is what I would want to have in the community so I'll just do it! We have a hand full of sponsors but 90% of costs are being covered my me personally (Tyler Pearce - MEET ME HERE )
If you want to see change, be the change. There's no hidden "gotchas" or "but first..." type things here. I love my home town, I want to share that with you, thats it.
HOW TO SIGN UP
The sign up form is at the bottom of this page. Please use your real email so if things change we can let you know. Please let us know the days you are coming so we cna plan ahead.
3 days | 3 routes
Below are the 3 days and routes we are riding. They ALL finish on the greatest descent EVER! Each day ends with a 25-30min drop out of space. Bring good tires and brakes ;)
FRIDAY (BONUS RIDE) 3pm
A bonus road ride for anyone that came up early. This road ride climb is on my all time favorite road with ZERO turns. A steady 12mi climb, full regroup and light rest stop at the top, then either turn around or continue on through the trees. Its an out'n'back so no matter how slow you go, you can regroup with the pack for the AMAZING DESCENT!
ROUTE: 45mi | 6,153ft | 3-4 Hours
Rest Stops: 1 light aid station at Mi 12
KOM CHALLENGE: 3mi race to the bridge for those that want the SPICE
FULL REGROUP at mile 3 | FULL REGROUP at Mile 12 | FULL REGOUP at Mile 32
ENDS WITH A 25 MIN TWISTY DESCENT
SATURDAY (ROAD) 8am
The GRIZZLY LOOP as the locals know it, tours around the lake, along the San Joaquin River, overlooks Mammoth Reservoir, and ventures deep into the Sierra National Forest. There are 2 route options, as the full loop is very challenging.
FULL ROUTE: 76mi | 8,579ft | 6-8 Hours
HALF ROUTE: 35mi | 3,348ft | 3-4 Hours
Rest Stops: 3 Rest Stops : Mi 24 | Mi 41 | Mi 58
KOM CHALLENGE: 2mi race to the vista point for those that want the SPICE!
FULL REGROUP at mile 24 | FULL REGROUP at Mile 41 | FULL REGOUP at Mile 64
ENDS WITH A 25 MIN TWISTY DESCENT
HALF ROUTE
HALF ROUTE: 35mi | 3,348ft | 3-4 Hours
Rest Stops: 1 Rest Stop : Mi 24
NOTE: No mechanical support available after turn around | Self Supported on the way back
SUNDAY (GRAVEL)
Sunday we will do another spin around the lake to wake up the legs. We will then ride up a well maintained fire road taking on one, MASSIVE dirt climb. Finish with a 3rd trip down the best road descent ever or extend the ride out to a hidden lake.
ROUTE: 37mi | 3,894ft | 3-4 Hours
BONUS HIDDEN LAKE: 42mi | 4,500ft | 4-5 Hours
Rest Stops: 3 Rest Stops : Mi 13 | Mi 19 | Mi 27
KOM CHALLENGE: 4mi race to the vista point for those that want the SPICE!
FULL REGROUP at each rest stop
ENDS WITH A 25 MIN TWISTY DESCENT
BONUS 5mi ADD-ON to a HIDDEN LAKE
EXTENDED HIDDEN LAKE ROUTE
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