The Lost Sierra Triple Crown Race Series Returns
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) brings back their three race series, the Lost Sierra Triple Crown, promising memorable times and painful bliss to boot. Triple Crown contestants will compete in all three of the SBTS races – the Lost and Found 100-mile gravel grinder, the Downieville Classic 29-mile cross country race and Grinduro, a 65-miler mashing up a gravel grinder and an enduro. And all race festival proceeds go directly to trail maintenance and building in the Lost Sierra by SBTS’ volunteer driven non-profit.
![The Lost Sierra Triple Crown Race Series Returns]()
The Lost and Found starts the series off on June 3rd in Lake Davis, Calif. with a 100-mile gravel grinder. It’s the perfect blend of pavement, dirt road, gravel road, and historic railroad grade with 7,000 feet of elevation gain and 80 percent dirt. This race doubled in size last year and was named one of the toughest gravel grinders out West. This year riders will experience an all new course, plenty of high alpine scenery, bigger and better aid stations, a gourmet catered post ride meal, and plenty of icy cold libations from the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Registration is NOW OPEN for this event.
![100 miles of gravel grinding roads await you at the Lost and Found.]()
Next is the Downieville Classic 29-mile cross country race on August 5th. An internationally acclaimed mountain bike festival, this race completely sold out last year. The ride starts by ascending 3,000 feet in eight miles to the Sierra Nevada crest. From there, riders glide along colorful trail sections, including the infamous Baby Heads, flying through refreshing creek crossings, dodging rocks and fellow riders, and traveling at warp speeds down Third Divide. Depending on snow melt and SBTS’ volunteers and the US Forest Service crew’s ability to open the new Gold Valley Rim Trail, there may be brand new singletrack for this year’s race. And at the finish waiting for racers is the world famous river jump and a downtown Downieville street festival with live music into the night. Registration is now open for this event.
![The Lost Sierra Triple Crown Race Series Returns]()
Finally, Grinduro on October 7th completes the Lost Sierra Triple Crown series in the scenic hills of Quincy, Calif. With journalists commenting, “Grinduro will save bike racing” you may want to check out this event. With 8,000 feet of climbing in 65 miles, the course is a serious affair but not meant to be a sufferfest. Timed segments are only 5-7 minutes in length over pavement, gravel roads and a twisty singletrack descent back into town. When riders arrive in town, they will be greeted with a celebration of live music, artwork, handcrafted bike displays and delicious gourmet food. Also another sold out event in 2016, it is anticipated that this event will sellout within hours of registration opening. Registration OPENS SUNDAY APRIL 23 at 8:00pm Pacific.
![The Lost Sierra Triple Crown Race Series Returns]()
“We believe the Triple Crown is the ultimate test of a true backcountry rider, because if you’ve ever ridden the Lost Sierra or done one of our events, you know that there’s no hiding,” stated Greg Williams, Executive Director SBTS. “You have to be super fit and extremely skilled to prevail in all categories – that includes racing, spectating and partying.”
![The Lost Sierra Triple Crown Race Series Returns]()
The Lost Sierra Triple Crown will be based on the same points system used in the Downieville Classic All-Mountain World Championships. Points will be applied to placing based on the three aforementioned events across 13 racer categories. A different bike can be used for each of the Lost Sierra Triple Crown races.
For more information about these festivals and to register for the Lost and Found visit lostandfoundbikeride.com, for the Downieville Classic visit downievilleclassic.com, and for Grinduro visit grinduro.com.
About Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) was formed in 2003 as a volunteer-driven, 501c3 non-profit organization whose primary goal is the maintenance and enhancement of trail systems. With support of a strong volunteer base, we have contributed thousands of hours and extensive fundraising efforts towards trail maintenance, restoration and new construction in Downieville, Graeagle, Quincy, and the rest of the Lost Sierra. Our bike shop, Yuba Expeditions in Downieville, CA, has been welcoming mountain bikers to the region for 24 years. All proceeds from SBTS races and the bike shop go directly toward trails in the Lost Sierra. Visit sierratrails.org to learn more about volunteering for trail work, becoming a member, and supporting our events
MENTIONS: @GiroSportDesign
The Lost and Found starts the series off on June 3rd in Lake Davis, Calif. with a 100-mile gravel grinder. It’s the perfect blend of pavement, dirt road, gravel road, and historic railroad grade with 7,000 feet of elevation gain and 80 percent dirt. This race doubled in size last year and was named one of the toughest gravel grinders out West. This year riders will experience an all new course, plenty of high alpine scenery, bigger and better aid stations, a gourmet catered post ride meal, and plenty of icy cold libations from the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Registration is NOW OPEN for this event.
Next is the Downieville Classic 29-mile cross country race on August 5th. An internationally acclaimed mountain bike festival, this race completely sold out last year. The ride starts by ascending 3,000 feet in eight miles to the Sierra Nevada crest. From there, riders glide along colorful trail sections, including the infamous Baby Heads, flying through refreshing creek crossings, dodging rocks and fellow riders, and traveling at warp speeds down Third Divide. Depending on snow melt and SBTS’ volunteers and the US Forest Service crew’s ability to open the new Gold Valley Rim Trail, there may be brand new singletrack for this year’s race. And at the finish waiting for racers is the world famous river jump and a downtown Downieville street festival with live music into the night. Registration is now open for this event.
Finally, Grinduro on October 7th completes the Lost Sierra Triple Crown series in the scenic hills of Quincy, Calif. With journalists commenting, “Grinduro will save bike racing” you may want to check out this event. With 8,000 feet of climbing in 65 miles, the course is a serious affair but not meant to be a sufferfest. Timed segments are only 5-7 minutes in length over pavement, gravel roads and a twisty singletrack descent back into town. When riders arrive in town, they will be greeted with a celebration of live music, artwork, handcrafted bike displays and delicious gourmet food. Also another sold out event in 2016, it is anticipated that this event will sellout within hours of registration opening. Registration OPENS SUNDAY APRIL 23 at 8:00pm Pacific.
“We believe the Triple Crown is the ultimate test of a true backcountry rider, because if you’ve ever ridden the Lost Sierra or done one of our events, you know that there’s no hiding,” stated Greg Williams, Executive Director SBTS. “You have to be super fit and extremely skilled to prevail in all categories – that includes racing, spectating and partying.”
The Lost Sierra Triple Crown will be based on the same points system used in the Downieville Classic All-Mountain World Championships. Points will be applied to placing based on the three aforementioned events across 13 racer categories. A different bike can be used for each of the Lost Sierra Triple Crown races.
For more information about these festivals and to register for the Lost and Found visit lostandfoundbikeride.com, for the Downieville Classic visit downievilleclassic.com, and for Grinduro visit grinduro.com.
About Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) was formed in 2003 as a volunteer-driven, 501c3 non-profit organization whose primary goal is the maintenance and enhancement of trail systems. With support of a strong volunteer base, we have contributed thousands of hours and extensive fundraising efforts towards trail maintenance, restoration and new construction in Downieville, Graeagle, Quincy, and the rest of the Lost Sierra. Our bike shop, Yuba Expeditions in Downieville, CA, has been welcoming mountain bikers to the region for 24 years. All proceeds from SBTS races and the bike shop go directly toward trails in the Lost Sierra. Visit sierratrails.org to learn more about volunteering for trail work, becoming a member, and supporting our events
MENTIONS: @GiroSportDesign
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6 Comments
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suspended-flesh
FL (Apr 16, 2017 at 15:22)
The SBTS crew is cool AF. That's all I've got.
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EricHarger
(Apr 17, 2017 at 6:34)
I second that emotion.
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MrPink51
(Apr 17, 2017 at 15:17)
Yup, the crew at Yuba expeditions are pretty rad too. Love chillin out under the misters after a couple shuttle runs
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aoneal
(Apr 14, 2017 at 9:46)
A handful of great events to choose from. Butte which one to pick is the question...
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MrPink51
(Apr 17, 2017 at 15:16)
Grinduro looks awesome. I might have to sign up this year
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jrocksdh
(Apr 16, 2017 at 19:03)
Green bike, green shirt and orange shorts...wow.
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