After much anticipation we are stoked to announce our first official collaboration ride with our friends from Thank Gravel It’s Friday! The crew from @TGIF has been throwing down some proper G’ parties for a few years now, and pulling off a collab ride has been in the works for quite some time.

• Featured Groad: The Harding Truck Trail is a challenging 9-mile climb that gains a little over 3,000 feet with an average grade of 6.3%. Enjoy great views of the surrounding area and perfect conditions this time of year.

• Venue: Laguna Beer Co RSM

• Roll out at 7AM

Ride start time will be 7:00 AM from the Laguna Beer Company in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Plan for a 4-5 hour ride that covers a good variety of terrain. Steep climbs, loose chunk, exposed terrain, and little shade are expected. Plan to bring at least 2 large water bottles for this ride as we won’t see a resupply until mile 31. Three bottles or a hydration pack are recommended. Regroup at mile 20 at the top of “Four Corners”, descend down and regroup again at the general store in Silverado Canyon. Ride ends at LBC where we will share stories and toast to a great day in the mountains!

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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.

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