July 1, 2023
Truckee, California
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The Gravel Roads in Tahoe National Forest
Your mixed-terrain mountain adventure begins here. Truckee Gravel features three different route distances from 19 to 76 miles in length. This year's long course has been extended to include additional mileage and climbing!

Enjoy Truckee’s proximity to Lake Tahoe, just 15 minutes from the northern shores, and its charming Historic Downtown, filled with shops, restaurants, breweries, and bars.
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Routes for All

We have designed these three amazing routes that feature some of the prettiest and toughest stuff you can find in Tahoe National Forest. Click in their Strava links to analyze them further. All riders start together at the same time, at 8:00 am at the Riverview Sports Park but follow different course markings.

EASY: 19 Miles

Our entry-level "roll-out" course is a non-competitive, introductory gravel option that brings you into Tahoe National Forest to two beautiful lakes. It is non-competitive, and you can take your time visiting Prosser Dam and Boca reservoirs with their picturesque views. It does feature one substantial, but short climb up to the Glenshire neighborhood on pavement as you return from Boca. You'll see it in the profile above.

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MODERATE: 55 Miles

The Medium distance route is measurably easier than the "Hard" route. It consists of 4,200' of elevation gain over 55 miles throughout the beautiful Tahoe National Forest. It is timed and scored!

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HARD: 76 Miles

The long, and hardest route is the staple of the Truckee Tahoe Gravel, and brings competitors all the way up and over the summit of Sardine Peak at more than 8,000' above sea level. It is timed. It has been extended by 9 miles, and includes 6,800' of climbing. It is timed and scored!

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Aid Stations and Course Markings

AID STATIONS

Each of our three route options features on-course aid stations. The course profile above details the aid stations present on the long course. For those of you completing the MODERATE or EASY courses, there will be fewer aid stations. Please click the course link above for details about the route you'll be riding.

Hard Course

The first aid station you'll reach will be Stampede at mile 17. It's a great place to top off water because the next stop isn't until you reach the top of Sardine Peak at just over 8,000'. After passing Sardine Peak aid station, you'll have an utterly ripping descent down the back side. Please descend with caution here! Your next aid station will be Stampede (again), on the way back, and finally Boca.

Moderate Course

The medium course skips Sardine Peak and jumps ahead to meet up with the long course riders again after they've descended Sardine Peak. It cuts out approximately 9 miles of big climbing and descending.

Easy Course

This is the easy version of Truckee Tahoe Gravel, and features one aid station at Boca Reservoir. This is where you will turn around and back-track out of the forest.

SCORING ENDS AT BOCA

For the Hard and Moderate routes, scoring ends within the National Forest System. Just before reaching the Boca aid station, your finish time will be captured, allowing a casual return back to the post-race festival. This has been lengthened for 2023! The racing portion of Truckee Gravel has been extended to 67 miles for the long route, leaving you with an 8 mile cool-down return to the festival.

Community Fun at Riverview Sports Park
Truckee Gravel takes place at Riverview Sports Park in Truckee, California which features one of the states best progressive mountain bike skills park. Featuring a pump track for all ages from kids on striders to adults, and progressively more challenging jump features it is one of the wonders of the State of California!
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