Thank Gravel It’s Friday and Specialized Costa Mesa team up for a gnarly gravel ride to chase the everlasting summer around Orange County. Hawaiian shirts, salty hair, sand between your toes, and waves crashing on the beach will take you on a throwback ride along the coast. You’ll be throwing shakas and mahalos like it was 1966. This unique expedition takes you up some of the gnarliest single track, heavy dirt climbs, and flowy descents, before crawling through Newport Back Bay to Specialized Costa Mesa. Share the stoke as you search Orange County for that perfect brown pow which may be hiding just over the next climb.
RSVP to get The Endless Summer water bottle. Limited to the first 50 riders. Lead Out! will be shredding with us and we'll be raffling off some of their sweet bags and swag after the ride at the shop.
Ride at your own pace and make sure you have everything you need to finish the ride on your own. There will be one aid station provided by Gu Energy hosted by the wonderful Specialized Costa Mesa staff to help fuel your journey. Weather can be hot and exposed or chilly, you never know what you're going to get. Please check the weather and come prepared. This ride will have technical trails so we recommend a 42mm tire or wider. The wider and knobbier the better! This ride is not intended for beginners.
We're all about the good times and great lines, the only winner will be the best dressed. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or dad shirt...whichever you prefer.
Just like last year, we'll have two routes options to download. Exact routes are coming soon, but you can expect:
Route: About 46 miles | 5000ft elevation
You will be asked to sign the waiver prior to the ride SIGN HERE