Event Description

Where Your Money Goes

Events are one of several ways the SBTS raises funds for making trail magic happen in the Lost Sierra. If you've ever ridden the iconic trails of Downieville, the Lakes Basin and Mills Peak near Graeagle, or our newest creation, Mount Hough Trail in Quincy, you know how much time and effort goes into making these world-class trails.

Our three events - the Lost and Found Gravel Grinder, the Downieville Classic and Grinduro - are not only filled with challenges, adventure, camaraderie and a huge post-event celebration, but part of your entry fee also helps employ local Plumas and Sierra County residents full-time, working to establish a more sustainable recreation-based economy.

Participating in an SBTS event is more than just riding your bike and having a good time; it's helping create some of the best trails in America while helping communities in the Lost Sierra thrive, keeping the dream of wholesome mountain living alive and well. Thanks for your continued support and participation, and see you trailside!

RACER CATAGORIES and ROUTES (Course distances are estimated and subject to change):

Longest (100 miles) and Longer (65 miles)

**ONLY THE 100 MILE ROUTE IS APPLICABLE FOR THE TRIPLE CROWN:

• Pro Men (100 mile route only)
• Pro Women (100 mile route only)
• Singlespeed Open
• Junior Men 13-18
• Men 30 & Under
• Men 31-40
• Men 41-50
• Men 51-60
• Men 61+
• Junior Women 13-18
• Women 30 & Under
• Women 31-40
• Women 41-50
• Women 51+

Long (45 miles):

• Men Open
• Women Open

START TIMES:

1-Longest (100 miles)

8:30 am

2-Longer (65 miles)

9:30 am

3-Long (45 miles)

10:30 am

TANDEM RIDERS TAKE NOTE: While there will be a category for tandem racers, it will not be eligible for podium placement or for overall Triple Crown placement.  If more than 3 tandems participate you will be given your own podium category.

REGISTRATION COSTS:

PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS ARE OFFERED FOR THIS EVENT! ALSO, THERE IS A $35 TRANSFER FEE. PLEASE BE SURE TO DOUBLE CHECK THAT THE RACING CATEGORY AND EVENT LENGTH IS CORRECT UPON REGISTERING. ALL TRANSFERS MUST BE PROCESSED BY 5/28 at 12 pm.

The Longest (100 mile) and Longer (65 mile) races

• EARLY BIRD: $155 on or before May 6, 2018 at 8 pm and $185 after this date.
• Tickets for those under 18 years of age are $95 on or before May 6, 2018 at 8 pm and $125 after this date.
• The Pro/Open Men and Women will each be racing for a cash purse. All other categories will be racing for podium awards and prizes from our great sponsors.

The Long (45 mile) race:

• EARLY BIRD: $95 on or before May 6, 2018 at 8 pm and $125 after this date.
• Tickets for those under 18 years of age are $65 on or before May 6, 2018 at 8 pm and $95 after this date.

Talk about BIG bang for your buck!! Your registration fee, not only gets you a race/ride experience you will never forget, but included you'll receive: Friday night registration social with chicken wings and beers, new race courses packed with adventure, unforgettable views, accessible public lands, reminiscent of the days of covered wagons, gourmet catered lunch on the shore of Lake Davis, kick-ass and well-stocked aid stations, beers, socks, and an after party to remember with live music, food beer and memories in the historic City of Portola, starry skis and good times.  And, most importantly, your money goes to the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship non-profit to build multi-use trails and continue to expand the opportunities for recreational enthusiasts, like yourselves.

The Lost Sierra Triple Crown – A Premier Knobby Tire Challenge

The Lost Sierra Triple Crown consists of the Lost & Found 100-mile Gravel Grinder, the Downieville Classic Cross-Country and the Grinduro.

The Lost Sierra Triple Crown will be based on the same points system used in the Downieville Classic All-Mountain World Championships, and will be applied to placing based on the three aforementioned events across 14 categories. To be eligible, riders must register for the Lost & Found 100-mile event, the Downieville Classic Cross-Country (All-Mountain participants are also eligible) and the Grinduro – a unique event combining a gravel grinder with an enduro. Triple Crown winners will be announced at Grinduro.

Riders can use any bike they wish for the three different events; the same bike is not required. For those not familiar with the three events, a cyclocross bike with disc brakes and tubeless tires has been very successful at the Lost & Found and Grinduro, while a capable hardtail or lightweight full-suspension bike with durable tires works best for Downieville.

Riders participating in the Lost Sierra Triple Crown must indicate during registration of each event they wish to take part by clicking a box during the registration process. Racing age will be determined based on age as of December 31, 2018. 

Registration for the Downieville Classic opens 3/25/18 at 8 pm while registration for Grinduro! opens on 4/22/18 at 8 pm. Both events are expected to sell out quickly, so participants are encouraged to mark their calendars and register on the opening dates. There is no registration offered for all three Triple Crown events at one time, participants must register individually for each event.

Event website: http://www.lostandfoundbikeride.com/