The Grind

A spectator-friendly gravel Circuit Race in Riverside State Park at the Seven Mile Airstrip on October 11, 2025.  This is an 11-mile loop with 3 distances to choose from: Grande (66 miles/6 laps), Medio (44 miles/4 laps), and Piccolo (22 miles/2 laps). This course features 577 feet of elevation per lap, wide-open trails and very little single track; perfect for gravel bikes, mountain bikes, cyclocross bikes, and hybrids. Road bikes are not recommended. 

Start time: Grande 8:00am, Medio 9:30am, Piccolo 11:00am.

No categories for fitness or skill, just choose the distance that best supports your riding ability and fitness level. You'll automatically be placed in these age groups: 

Juniors (13 & Under and 14-18 years), Men and Women (19-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, and 55+) Age groups may be added if registration warrants. Non-binary (one age group).

Check in will be from 7:00am - 11:00am on Saturday, October 11th. 

Entry Fees: Grande $75.00, Medio $55.00, and Piccolo $35.00. 

Late fees: $15.00 Late fees will apply on September 11th. Sign up early! 

Entries include a custom pint glass, mechanical support from Bicycle Butler, chip timing and lightening fast results, awards for top three in each age group, finish line chili and snacks, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys. 

Proceeds go to the nonprofit 501(C)(3), Riverside State Park Foundation. We support Riverside State Park with equipment, park enhancements and educational events. 

Location, Riverside State Park Drive - Seven Mile Airstrip between the Wilbur and Seven Mile Trailheads: https://www.google.com/maps/place/8303+Riverside+Park,+Nine+Mile+Falls,+WA+99026/@47.734378,-117.5148126,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x549e1a5af289c1e3:0x258d8d19c201b330!8m2!3d47.734378!4d-117.5148126!16s%2Fg%2F11fd7k9ddt?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D