A Benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County & North Lake Tahoe

The 2nd annual Gourmet Gravel Nevada City takes place 12 May 2018

We are happy to move forward with the 2nd annual Gourmet Gravel Nevada City in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County & North Lake Tahoe and the 20th anniversary of their Miles for Mentoring ride in Historic Nevada City.

Entry fees for Gourmet Gravel Nevada City are tax deductible through the 501(c)3 of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County & N. Lake Tahoe. Tax ID number 94-2768855

EVENT DETAILS:

LOCATION:

• Start & Finish & post ride party at ol' Republic Brewery, 124 Argall Way, Nevada City CA 95959

LODGING:

• The Gold Miners Inn is our lodging partner offering special rates for Gourmet Gravel Nevada City. Located in Grass Valley at 121 Bank Street Grass Valley, CA 95945, the Inn is just a few miles from Nevada City. When booking, use this link for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Discount. You can also phone the Inn directly at (530) 477-1700. Be sure to specify that you are with Big Brothers Big Sisters, specify the dates, and the Gold Miners Inn will make sure that you get the discounted rate.  Refer to rate code: LBBBS 

START TIME:

• 8:00AM Saturday 12 May 2018

PACKET PICK-UP:

• 5:30 - 7:30PM Friday 11 May 2018 at ol' Republic Brewery, 124 Argall Way, Nevada City CA 95959
• Day of packet pick-up 6:30-7:30AM ol' Republic Brewery, 124 Argall Way, Nevada City CA 95959

PARKING:

Parking is frequently a challenge in our small Western Sierra Nevada town and we request that you respect the other merchants by not parking in their private lots. We have designated overflow parking for Gourmet Gravel Nevada City in the dirt lot behind ol' Republic Brewery as well as abundant street parking. Please DO NOT park in the California Organics, SPD Market or any other local merchant parking lots. Access to the designated lot by vehicle is not through the main lot of 'ol Republic Brewery, but rather off of Searls Ave (see map). From the dirt lot you can walk to ol' Republic. ***CAUTION***, the dirt lot does have thorns, so DO NOT ride your bike  in this lot. 

TWO DISTANCES & ROUTES:

• The MOTHER LODE - 49 miles and 6,900+ ft of elevation gain/loss. A mix of paved and dirt roads with the majority being Nevada County maintained dirt roads northeast of Historic Downtown Nevada City. The MOTHERLOAD covers all of The NUGGET route.
• The NUGGET - 29 miles and 4,000+ ft of elevation gain/loss. A mix of paved and dirt roads with the majority being Nevada County maintained dirt roads northeast of Historic Downtown Nevada City
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TERRAIN:

• Riding in/out of Historic Downtown Nevada City the average elevation gain or loss is 150 ft per mile when riding mixed terrain. This is only an average and some sections are closer to 200 ft per mile with sustained pitches over 18%. We consistantly average between 10-12 mph on these routes.
• The roads for Gourmet Gravel Nevada City are generally in good to great condition, although some sections can be a little rough and will ultimately be determined by the winter weather
• Some of the descents can be a bit challenging as far as steepness goes depending on ability level. As always, we recommend caution, especially when descending Backbone Road (MOTHER LODE route only) and Purdon Road (both routes) heading down to the second and final crossing of the Scenic South Yuba River.

EQUIPMENT:

• BIKE: Gravel bike, Cross bike or hardtail MTB. Recommend MTB if you are new to gravel or don't have a drop bar bike with appropriate gearing and tires. Road bikes discouraged due to gearing limitations and tire clearance.
• TIRES: 40c width tires are the preferred mixed terrain tires of the Nevada City Gravel Posse. TUBELESS highly recommended
• GEARING: Recommend at least 1:1 gearing (you will be happy about this climbing out of Purdon Crossing). We consistently ride lighter grears than 1:1 with the 1x set up using 40x42 or 42x44. With a 2x set up a 34x36 works well. You will not likely run out of gears going downhill.

RIDE SUPPORT:

Gourmet Gravel Nevada City 2018 is a fully supported non-timed participation event, We will have multiple aid stations, fully staffed and stocked with the perfect mix of delicious nutrition, hydration and friendly volunteer staff. Participants who wish to have a finishing time can use Strava or similar.

POST RIDE PARTY:

ol' Republic Brewery, 124 Argall Way, Nevada City CA 95959

Entry fees for Gourmet Gravel Nevada City are tax deductible through the 501(c)3 of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County & N. Lake Tahoe. Tax ID number 94-2768855