Grasshopper Adventure Series 2023
Jan. 28st-April 29th, 2023
26th Annual! The World’s First and Longest Running Gravel/Mixed-Terrain Adventure Series
5 Gravel, Pavé, MTB, Mixed-Terrain Adventure Rides and Races
Old Caz is the quintessential Hopper. With three dirt climbs and descents, an eclectic patchwork of Sonoma County ribbon roads and a creek crossing,Old Caz is the epitome of adventure riding.
Ride Details
Five (5) unique rides, routes, and races in Northern California. Come to race, adventure or explore little known paved, dirt roads and single track in Sonoma, Mendocino and Humboldt County.
What’s a Hopper?
We’ve always counted on riders to describe a Hopper. But here’s what we’ve come up with: “Grasshoppers are eclectic mixed-terrain (yes there’s lots of “gravel” but in NorCal that doesn’t really sum up the terrain) adventure rides and races created to push riders to the limit without pushing them over”. And to take ya’ll to really cool places and shred on two wheels!
Ride or Race?
Yes! It’s up to you. We have a podium for top 3 in all categories, but if you just want to chill and enjoy the ride we say “ride on”.
How do I compete for the Series overall?
Series Points: Overall Points Leaders will be calculated in the following manner: 1st 60pts. 2nd 55 pts, 3rd 51 pts. 4th 48 pts. 5th 46 pts. 6th 45 pts. 7th 44 pts. (-1 per placing to 1 pt.). The rider with the most points at the end of the series will be the winner. Your top 4 finishes will count towards your final standing. All riders who wish to compete for the Hopper Super Hero King of the Universe title in their age groups must finish at least 4 Hoppers. If you do all 5 your lowest result will be dropped. For Series Points riders must do the long course in Huffmaster and Six Sigma.
Lake Sonoma MTB will be +10 points towards series overall in all categories. ie. 1st=70, 2nd=65 etc.
What is the cost of the Series Pass?
Series Pass for 5 races is $550. That’s $115 off!
First 50 women save an extra $100 on the Series Pass. Use code “SeriesPassF2023” at checkout.
First 150 riders who purchase the Series Pass will receive a 20% discount code at Specialized retail stores, custom Sportful Grasshopper socks and custom Grasshopper/Specialized water bottle.
Series pass riders may NOT transfer their individual entries to other riders.
Can I transfer my entry to another rider?
No. Riders who purchase the discounted Series Pass may not sell or transfer their entries to individual Hoppers.
What’s a Hopper?
Más Información
Grasshoppers have always been about adventure, exploration and pushing your limits. All Hopper routes are open and riders must obey all traffic laws and rules. See RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
Prizes: Cash prizes for top 3 male/female each Hopper. (Each Hopper. Long course only. $$$ TBD)
Podium: We will have a podium for Top 3 in all categories at each Hopper. Long course only!
Schedule
See individual events for start times and other pertinent information.
Transfers: $10 ALL transfers. Use BikeReg
Whatcha’ get
- A crazy hard, super fun adventure with 400 of your closest (newest?) cycling friends!
- Nutrition/hydration feed zones/neutral support
- Free event photos from FinisherPix
- Event timing
- Emergency Medical Support en route
- Cold Guayaki
- Sierra Nevada beer
- Lunch
- Unforgettable stories of adventure!
- Podium Top 3 all categories. M/F/Non-binary
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