Gorge Gravel Grinder

The Gorge Gravel Grinder started with the Gorge Roubaix in 2010 but it really started back in the 90’s when some racing buddies would head east in the spring for early training. The Dalles is one of the best spring time riding secrets in the Northwest. Moderate marine air flowing inland from the coast, coupled with being just on the other side of the Cascade Mountain Range rain shadow, it’s your best bet for sun and warm temps March through May each year. Surrounding The Dalles are hundreds of miles of gravel farm roads with little to no motor traffic on them.

The course offers great views of the Gorge and surrounding Cascade Mountain peaks as well as an assortment of old school buildings, barns and houses from the late 1800’s. Rolling bright green wheat fields dominate the landscape in all directions.

Come prepared! Expect average temps to be in the mid 40’s by race start and up into the mid 60’s by the peak of the day. Gravel sections are well packed, smooth and fast. Spring rains provide good moisture keeping the dust down. No portion of the courses exceeds double digits for climbing or descending. Just a lot of fast rolling hills.

Small Grind

Total Gravel 31.5 miles
Total Ride Distance 52.2 miles
Total Elevation 4360 feet

Medium Grind

Total Gravel 41.5 miles
Total Ride Distance 67.2 miles
Total Elevation 5850 feet

Super Big Grind

Total Gravel 55.2 miles
Total Ride Distance 93 miles
Total Elevation 7330 feet

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