CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS & DEADLINES
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FUEL RANGE: A 100-MILE FUEL RANGE IS MANDATORY. Do not attempt this ride if your bike cannot make 100 miles on a single tank. (Mid-ride fuel is provided, but the legs are long!).
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REFUNDS: No refunds after April 15, 2026. No exceptions.
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TRANSFERS: Registration is non-transferable. You cannot give or sell your spot to another rider.
EVENT INFORMATION
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Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Course: Specially prepared to be enjoyable for all classes of riders.
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Terrain: ~90% dirt and ~10% pavement.
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Limit: Strict 150 rider limit.
ENTRY FEE: $150
Your registration includes:
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Event T-shirt.
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Raffle ticket. (Extra raffle tickets can be purchased before the ride to increase your chances of winning!)
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Coffee and breakfast snacks.
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Remote lunch along the route.
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Fuel at the mid-point of the ride.
RIDER & BIKE REQUIREMENTS
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GPS: This is a GPS-only ride.
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Fuel: A 100-mile fuel range is required.
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Registration: All bikes must be plated with current registration.
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Spark Arrestor: All bikes must have a spark arrestor. This will be checked by USFS personnel before the start of the ride.
CAMPING & LODGING
Camping is available at local campgrounds. Below are just a few options:
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Skillman Campground: Onsite at staging. First-come, first-served basis. No reservations. Dry camping only. ($25 for the weekend).
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Harmony Ridge Resort: 9 miles west. Private resort open year-round. Best option for large RVs requiring full hookups.
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Scotts Flat Lake: 12 miles west. Lakefront camping with showers and flush toilets.
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Inn Town Campground: 14 miles west (Nevada City). Open year-round. Glamping tents and full amenities.
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Grass Valley RV Resort: 20 miles west (Across from Fairgrounds). NEW. Luxury paved sites, full hookups, pool, and lodge. Open year-round.
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Nevada County Fairgrounds RV Park: 20 miles west. Inside the fairgrounds. Water/power hookups available.