Join us as we kickoff the 2025 season with a 40-mile gravel ride through Carlsbad, San Marcos, and RSF on Sunday Jan 26. We'll explore some new tracks including South Lake, a recently opened 10-acre space in San Marcos that features a beautiful mile-long gravel road around the reservoir. We will also have our new 2025 kit design on display at the start.
We’ll gather at Ascend Coffee Roasters in Carlsbad at 7:30 AM, roll at 8AM. For those looking for something to eat or drink after the ride, Crust Pizza is in the same shopping center.
Come early to check out the 2025 Gravelstoke Kit on display.
EQUIPMENT
With a diversity of road and dirt surfaces the optimal bike for Gravelstoke rides are a gravel or cross bike with tires at least 40mm in width. Tubeless tires are highly recommended. Please ride completely self-sufficient with a hand pump, CO2 cartridges, extra tubes and other appropriate trailside repair gear.
SELF-SUPPORTED
This is a self-supported ride, with no SAG wagon or aid stations. Routes are not marked and you are 100% responsible for yourself, your mechanicals, your food/water resupplies, and your retrieval off route (in case of emergency).
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
Please help us keep our trails safe and enjoyable for all. Whenever passing hikers, equestrians or other riders be prepared to slow down, say hi and pass in a safe and friendly manner. Always stay on designated trails and never ride dirt in wet or muddy conditions.
