Recon Scouting Party: The GWR Advance Missions
Curious what makes the Great Western Reroute so special? Join our Advance Missions and find out firsthand.
We're deploying two strategic Scouting Parties ahead of the May 17th main event—each delivering a 40-mile taste of what makes the 8th annual GWR our most ambitious edition yet. These aren't just recon rides; they're standalone adventures designed to prepare both your mind and machine for what's to come.
Advance Mission 1 launches from Mike Hess Brewing in Alpine (the official 2025 GWR venue) and introduces riders to the signature terrain cocktail that defines the Reroute: premium gravel sectors, rhythmic pavement connectors, and technical singletrack that demands your full attention. Mission 1 showcases the southern sectors while keeping a few wild surprises in reserve.
8:30AM - 06 APR 2025
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Viejas Grade near Alpine, CA is the first signature gravel climb in the Great Western Reroute. PC: Jake Orness
Advance Mission 2 ventures northward, exploring the challenging climbs, rewarding views, and epic descents that have earned GWR its reputation for uncompromising route design. Each mission offers strategic intelligence on equipment choices, pacing strategies, and technical sections you'll want to know about before May 17.
8:30AM - 04 MAY 2025
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On our Advance Mission 2 we will preview some of the GWR’s signature singletrack sections in the Cuyamaca Mountains. PC: Jake Orness
Both Scouting Parties are self-supported missions (though we've marked key water stops on the RWGPS routes). RSVP on Strava and check our Events page for additional mission parameters.
Consider this your exclusive invitation to join the Advance Team. The intel you gather might just give you the edge when the full Reroute deploys.
2025 Great Western Reroute Partners
We're deploying two strategic Scouting Parties ahead of the 2025 Great Western Reroute — each delivering a 40-mile taste of what makes the 8th annual GWR our most ambitious edition yet.