Photo Credit James Rimmer of Seabright Photography
“Apparently you need to be prepared for snow”
Shasta gravel hugger
March 9 2024
Montague California
100 miles, Full Hug, 100km (62miles) Half Hug and now a 34 mile option we call the Handshake.
Each route has breathtaking views of Mt. Shasta and consists of about 50/50 gravel and pavement. The fast pavement sectors connect the ten challenging gravel sectors, including the infamous "Jeep Road.". The race is built like a spring classic with sectors of Northern California gravel in place of European cobblestones. This course stands out with it's rolling wide open roads and two major climbs totaling 4,700 feet of climbing. Race to win or win by riding your first century.
This race will be sanctioned by Oregon Bicycle Racing Association(OBRA). If you plan on racing several races under OBRA, then an annual membership can be purchased for $50. If this is your only race, a single day gravel license is available for $5.00.
$105 for all races except the 17 and under fields which are $60
I do plan on having the course marked but it would be a really good idea to have the route uploaded to your GPS device or a smart phone.
The race/ride will take place on open roads, so please be respectful to all road users, and absolutely no littering! Not even the little tab off the top of your gel.
Race number pickup Friday from 4pm to 5:30pm then Saturday morning at 9:0am till race start.
Start Times
Women’s 100 11:00am
Open 100 11:15am
All Half Hug 11:30am
All Handshake 11:45am