Calling all adventure seekers! The Lassen Gravel Adventure Bike Ride is back for another year of challenging climbs, scenic vistas and pure gravel-grinding fun on the Bizz Johnson Trail in the forest playground west of Susanville. Set for Saturday, September 7th, this year’s event promises something for every rider, from seasoned veterans to enthusiastic newcomers.
Unlike many ‘gravel’ rides that include significant stretches of pavement, the Lassen Gravel Adventure Ride stays true to its name. Boasting a whopping 97% gravel surface, the course offers a variety of challenges, from smooth, fast sections to technical doubletracks. Riders can expect challenging climbs, rewarding flats and exhilarating descents that will leave them grinning from ear to ear.
Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you cruise through pine forests and beautiful mountain meadows. As you ride along the Susan River, you’ll pass through two incredible, historical train tunnels on the Bizz Johnson Trail. The long course will take you near the shores of two serene, high altitude lakes.
Choose Your Own Adventure
This year, the Lassen Gravel Adventure Ride caters to all abilities with a selection of four distinct courses:
Full Squatch (94 miles): You’ll go to Silver Lake and back with stunning views of beautiful forests, meadows and lakes. Click here for the course map.
Half Squatch (63 miles): This 63-mile course leads you out the Bizz Johnson Trail and onto a maze of wonderfully-scenic gravel backroads through mountain meadows and forests. Click here for the course map.
Short Squatch (40 miles): This 40-mile course leads you out the Bizz Johnson Trail and onto incredible gravel backroads in the Lassen Natl. Forest. The loop passes Goumaz CG with a climb before it heads downhill back home. Click here for the course map.
Brand new Mini Squatch (14 miles): An ideal introduction for gravel cycling newbies or families. Enjoy a 14-mile round trip to Devil’s Corral with Brunch on the Bizz at the top.
All courses start and end at the historic Susanville Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road.
The event features multiple well-stocked rest stops throughout each course. All finishers, in all ride categories, will receive a unique finisher medal.
For those who love to compete, the Full Squatch course will include 3 marked Strava segments. For those who wish to compete in the King/Queen of the Squatch competition, you will be asked to upload, display, and submit your times for each segment.
Cumulative times will be compiled and the winner will be awarded a special prize. Segments will not be announced ahead of time but will be clearly marked on the route.
E-bikes, although are approved for all ride distances, are not eligible for the Strava competition.
For more information and to register online follow this link.
