Join us next July for Gravel Adventures!

JULY 31, 2021

The Bear Growl Gravel Grinder is an exciting and challenging gravel and paved ride showcasing the most amazing roads in Indian Valley. Bringing the good ol’ fun of gravel riding with a laid back atmosphere, the event features distances for all riding abilities — 101, 54, 47, and 33 mile paved routes & 97, 54, and 38 mile gravel routes. The courses feature a perfect blend of pavement, dirt road, gravel road with historic Sierra Nevada elevation grades.

Registration is Open

YOUR ULTIMATE CYCLING ADVENTURES STARTS HERE: In Bear Country

Tucked in the base of Northern California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, a stone’s throw from Reno and Chico, and spanning between the small towns of Taylorsville and Greenville, you’ll find our Bear Growl roads and trails for this one-of-a-kind cycling experience. We offer seven ride options, all surrounded by old barns and pummeled (in the best way) with fantastic views; these rides will not disappoint!

Down Home Goodness

We can firmly say that this is a frontier experience where the air is crisp, the creeks are clear, and the food is homemade and top-notch. Social distancing to us is no crowds, no lines – just a good time.

Stay for the weekend

In fact we might just insist that you come early and stay late! (Where else do you have to go?) We’ve got camping and cabins for your nighttime chill-axing and recovering as daytime you’ll be riding, swimming, hiking, fishing and even boating! Check out our where to stay tab for all of the details.

CYCLING DETAILS

We staggering our starts within each group to support our social distancing requirements
You’ll see an increased level of safety and hygiene support from us
More hand sanitizer, more gloves, more ways to keep you safe

The net-net is that we’re stoked you are still game to support an incredibly important need that we have for our Foster Youth program.

And let’s remind you about the top 10 reasons to join our one-of-a-kind charity cycling event!

Consistent July temperatures
Support! Super fun Aid Stations
Quiet and rambling country roads
A new socially-distanced but very social post-ride party!
Fewer rules: No time limit. Period.
Incredibly beautiful course(s) in the quiet and rural part of Northern California
We’ve got super-duper awesome swag bags – it’s undeniable
Our down-home atmosphere will make you feel right at home
Because being on the bike is good for the mind, body and soul!
Your fundraising efforts unabashedly make a big bear difference in the lives of our foster youth and their families (but don’t worry – our bears won’t bother you!)

ABOUT OUR CHARITY ORGANIZATION:

The Running with the Bears Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K, and the Bear Growl Gravel Grinder, are the two annual fundraisers BY and FOR the foster families served by Mountain Circle Family Services.

Mountain Circle Family Services, Inc. is a non-profit community-based organization, committed to ensuring stability and life sustaining changes for foster and adoptive children. Since 1985, we have supported over 3,500 children and families in their journey to a healthier future. Our approach is simple: Offer the best possible training to Resource (foster) families, provide 24/7 support by experienced Social Workers/mentors, and equip older foster youth with the skills they will need to be productive adults in the real world.