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, a slice of David's Pizza, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys. There will be a T-Shirt option (additional $20.00) at registration. 

Proceeds go to the nonprofit 501(C)(3), Riverside State Park Foundation. We help 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