2023 28TH ANNUAL GRIZZLY GRAVEL & CENTURY CHARITY RIDES

When
10/07/2023
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
North Fork Town Hall, 33060 Rd 228, North Fork, Ca. 93643
Registered
157 registrants

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

1) Loop the Lake - Reg - 4/2 - 9/30/23 – $50.00
(24 miles) A 1,836-foot elevation gain around Bass Lake, the Pines Resort. Beautiful pines and quiet roads. Then return to the staging area along county highway 274. Loop the Lake starts at 10 am, riders can leave earlier but after ride meal doesn't start serving until 1:30pm.
3) The 36-mile Gravel Grinder - 9/5 - 9/30/23 – $110.00
8 miles road, 28 miles gravel, 3700 ft elevation gain
3) The 57-mile Gravel Grinder - 9/5 - 9/30/23 – $110.00
57 miles: 30 miles road (53%) and 27 miles gravel (47%). 5,592-foot elevation gain.
3) The Grizzly Century - 9/5 - 9/30/23 – $110.00
THE GRIZ (100 miles) Over 10,000 foot elevation gain. Pass Mile High Vista, Jackass Rock, Arch Rock, the red fir forests of Cold Springs Summit, speedy descent to Bass Lake and back to North Fork.
3) The Grizzly Metric Century - 9/5 - 9/30/23 – $110.00
(100K = 63 miles) A 6,587 foot elevation gain. North Fork to beyond Mile High Vista and back. Tremendous views of conifer forests, rock formations, and the high Sierra.
4) Loop the Lake - Late Reg - 10/1 - 10/7/23 – $65.00
(24 miles) A 1,836 foot elevation gain around Bass lake, the Pines Resort. Beautiful pines and quiet roads. Then return to the staging area along county highway 274. Loop the Lake starts at 10 am, riders can leave earlier but after ride meal doesn't start serving until noon.
4) The 36-mile Gravel Grinder - Late Reg - 10/1 - 10/7/23 – $135.00
8 miles road, 28 miles gravel, 3700 ft elevation gain
4) The 57-mile Gravel Grinder- Late Reg - 10/1 - 10/7/23 – $135.00
57 miles: 30 miles road (53% ) and 27 miles gravel (47%). 5,592 foot elevation gain.
4) The Grizzly Century - Late Reg - 10/1 - 10/7/23 – $135.00
THE GRIZ (100 miles) Over 10,000 foot elevation gain. Pass Mile High Vista, Jackass Rock, Arch Rock, the red fir forests of Cold Springs Summit, speedy descent to Bass Lake and back to North Fork.
4) The Grizzly Metric Century - Late Reg - 10/1 - 10/7/23 – $135.00
(100K = 63 miles) A 6,587 foot elevation gain. North Fork to beyond Mile High Vista and back. Tremendous views of conifer forests, rock formations, and the high Sierra.
5) The 36-mile Gravel Grinder Comp/discount
5) The 57-mile Gravel Grinder- Comp
57 miles: 30 miles road (53% ) and 27 miles gravel (47%). 5,592 foot elevation gain.

Registration is closed

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THE NORTH FORK GRIZZLY RIDES

Short & Long Gravel Rides

Century, Metric Century & Loop the Lake Road Rides

The North Fork Community, the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association and the Fresno Cycling Club are excited to present the 28th Annual Grizzly Gravel & Century Charity rides on Saturday OCT 7, 2023. This ride is the major fund raiser for the North Fork Community and the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. Over the past several years portions of this beautiful area have been ravaged by forest fires. Although there are vast areas burned, the upside of the fires is that they have opened up new vistas once hidden by the trees. Come and spend the day taking in scenic vistas from the unique vantage point that only a cyclist can claim. One highlight of the gravel rides is that only a 2-mile section suffered burn scars from the most recent fires allowing it to retain the beautiful forests to ride in. The community really needs our support to help deal with what was left by the fires. "Profits" earned go toward improvements of the Scenic Byway, to town restoration, and other projects that benefit our mountain community. .

TRADITIONAL PRE-RIDE BREAKFAST SERVING AT 6:00 AM

CHECK-IN: Will be available on Saturday morning Oct 7 from 5:30 am to 9:00 am at North Fork Town Hall, 33060 Rd 228, North Fork, Ca. 93643.

Ride Descriptions

GRIZZLY CENTURY ROUTE (100 miles) Over 10,000-foot elevation gain. Pass Mile High Vista, Jackass Rock, Arch Rock, the red fir forests of Cold Springs Summit, speedily descend to Bass Lake, loop the lake then back to North Fork. (START TIME 0700)
GRIZZLY GRAVEL ROUTE 57 miles: 36 miles road (53%) and 27 miles gravel (47%). 5,592-foot elevation gain. (START TIME 0800)
GRIZ GRAVEL 35 8 miles paved, 28 miles gravel, 3,707-foot elevation gain. (START TIME 0900)
GRIZZLY METRIC ROUTE (100K = 63 miles) A 6,587-foot elevation gain. North Fork to Mile High Vista and back. Tremendous views of conifer forests, rock formations, and the high Sierra. (START TIME 0800)
LOOP THE LAKE ROUTE (24 miles) A 1,836-foot elevation gain around Bass Lake, the Pines Resort. Beautiful pines and quiet roads. Then return to the staging area along county highway 274. Loop the Lake starts at 10 am, riders can leave earlier but after ride meal doesn't start serving until 1:30 pm.

Registration

Price includes:

Lunch stop for Metric riders at Mile High Vista rest stop or Griz turn off.
Lunch stop for Century riders at Griz turn off rest stop.
Lunch stop for Gravel riders at Cold Springs Summit Rest Stop.
Post-ride meal starting at 1:30 pm,
Rest stops and SAG support

All riders must check in after their ride whether they want to eat or not. This is to make certain all riders have finished their ride.
Riders must check in at Town Hall to get their meal ticket after they finish their ride.

Registration pricing:

Growling Gravel 57 mi, 5600’

4/2 - 4/16………$80
4/17 - 8/31…… .$95
9/1 - 9/30 $110
10/1 - 10/7…..…$135

Growling Gravel 36 mi, 3700’

4/2 - 4/16……… .$70
4/17 - 8/31…….. .$95
9/1 - 9/30 $110
10/1 - 10/7…… .$135

Century 100 mi, 10,000’

4/2 - 4/16……….$80
4/17 - 8/31…… .$95
9/1 - 9/30 $110
10/1 - 10/7….....$135

Metric Century 63 mi, 6600’

4/2 - 4/16..…….$70
4/17 - 8/31…….$95
9/01 - 9/30 $110
9/25 - 10/1…...$135

Loop the Lake….24 mi, 1800’

4/2 - 9/30………..$50
10/1 - 10/7 $65

Baseball Jersey style Event shirt $18. XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL (EVENT SHIRT PURCHASES BEYOND SEPT 30, 2023, ARE NOT GUARANTEED AS LIMITED EXTRAS WERE ORDERED)

The Griz takes place rain or shine! NO REFUNDS

Course closes at 5:00 P.M. For everyone's safety, please observe this time. Our SAGs will assist you in getting back to the staging area. Your cooperation is appreciated.

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