June 2nd
2024
Whiskeytown, CA
Are you ready to fly?
The Gryphon Gromduro is Redding’s first ever youth enduro mountain bike race!
Utilizing iconic trails such as the “Chimney” and the “Ice Box” in the Brandy Creek drainage of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, our course will offer every young ripper that races a chance to spread their wings and FLY down the mountain.
Race Information
Saturday: Free Shuttles! Thats right, Shasta Gravity will be offering shuttles up the first portion of the climb from 2pm - 7pm.
Camping: There are a number of Camping opportunities nearby. Some of our reccomedations are: Sheep Camp is the most scenic camping spot in the park and is at the bottom of Stage 2. Brandy Creek isn’t as scenic, but is located at the top of Stage 4. Brandy Creek RV is the closest to the Event area and offers camping opportunities for self contained campers, i.e. RV or vans. You can find the complete list HERE.
Race Day: After our mandatory morning race meeting, racers can start the pedal up the hill to stage one. Beginners and their chaperones will be given the option to get a shuttle up the first 4 miles and 800 feet of climbing.
Chaperones: All racers under 10 require a chaperone. All other racers may have a chaperone if desired, but it is not required.
Awards Ceremony: After a great day of racing bikes, we will feed everyone and hang out together to cheer the top racers. The event area is located at Brandy Creek Beach, so if the day ends up being a little warm, a quick dip in Whiskeytown lake is only a few feet away.
The Course
The Gryphon Gromduro Course follows the most iconic mountain bike route in Redding, down the “Chimney” and “Ice Box”. Old mining and logging roads rediscovered by mountain bikers in the early days of the sport, these trails offer a great mix of perfect flow, and rowdy old school flavor.
The complete route is 9.5 miles with 1750 feet of climbing. Located in the Brandy Creek Drainage, the route offers shaded relief for large portions of climb and numerous creek crossings to cool off in.
*Beginners will be given an opportunity to shuttle up the first portion of the climb, which eliminates 4 miles and 800 feet of climbing. Stage 3 is for the sport and expert racers only. It features rocky technical sections of trail.
Strava Routes
Stage 1 (Transfer): https://www.strava.com/routes/3179927239951763274
Stage 1 (DH): https://www.strava.com/routes/3179927764422422102
Stage 2 (Transfer): https://www.strava.com/routes/3179928193833635414
Stage 2 (DH): https://www.strava.com/routes/3179928622713983076
Stage 3 (Transfer): https://www.strava.com/routes/3179929056520894564
Stage 3 (DH Sport & Expert Only): https://www.strava.com/routes/3179929587948190294
Segment 4 (Transfer Sport & Expert Only): https://www.strava.com/routes/3179930066292547158
Stage 4 (Transfer Beginner Only): https://www.strava.com/routes/3211803486691288732
Stage 4 (DH): https://www.strava.com/routes/3211800775658046664
Race #1
The Gryphon Gromduro is the first of three races in the all new “Coast to Cascade” gromduro series. Those who race all three events will receive a unique Coast to Cascade swag item and have a chance to win an overall series medal!
Race #2 will be held in Mt. Shasta on June 16th.
Race #3 will be at Blue Lake in Humboldt on June 23rd.
For more information about the series, visit the official website coasttocascade.com