The most scenic and diverse gravel in the country!
Second event of the Oregon Gravel Grinder Series
May 12-14, 2023
Bend, OR
Presented by:
SUNDAY THREE CREEKS
START/FINISH LOCATION:
Start at Sisters High School
Finish at Village Green Park
Small Grinder
Ride Distance 42.7 mi
Total Gravel 77%
Total Elevation 3036 ft
Medium Grinder
Ride Distance 68.8 mi
Total Gravel 86%
Total Elevation 5120 ft
Big Grinder
Ride Distance 92 mi
Total Gravel 91%
Total Elevation 7448 ft
Includes the infamous "4 Miles of Hell" section
CASCADE GRAVEL GRINDER
NO AERO BARS are allowed on ANY stage of the Oregon Gravel Grinder series.
**All courses listed on this website are subject to change due to permits and road conditions. We select the absolutely best course routes each year but snowpack, weather, and storm damage over the winter could require us to make route changes. Please do not download route maps until the week of the event.
SUNDAY, MAY 14TH
Three Creeks
BIG GRIDER
92 Miles – 7448 Feet Elevation
Percentage of Gravel 91%
Ride with GPS Map https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40935972
Course Description: Three Creeks Gravel Race will throw everything at riders. Big climbs, fast descents, super smooth cinder, chunky rock, sand, and expansive views of the Cascade Mountains will keep everyone’s attention from the start to the very end. Two big climbs in the first 35 miles of the race will help create separation and provide a test to everyone’s fitness. Climbers will have the advantage however with 67 miles of racing left the race will be far from over. Shorter power climbs, technical sections, and possibly winds will create many challenges on the day. Once again the beloved “4 Miles of Hell” will return. Pay attention on this section and falling will hurt with large rocks everywhere.
MEDIUM GRINDER
68.8 Miles – 5102 Feet Elevation
Percentage of Gravel 86%
Ride with GPS Map https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40936106
Course Description: Medium Grinder will send riders up the paved Three Creeks Road for the first 9 miles. After that it is nearly all gravel. One big climb at the start and then a lot of rolling terrain to the finish. Unlike the Big Grinder you will enjoy a lot of smooth solid gravel from start to finish. Massive views of the Three Sister’s, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Washington will take your breath away.
SMALL GRINDER
42.7 Miles – 3036 Feet Elevation
Percentage of Gravel 77%
Ride with GPS Map https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40936163
Course Description: Small Grinder will send riders up the paved Three Creeks Road for the first 9 miles. After that, it is nearly all gravel. One big climb at the start and then a lot of rolling terrain to the finish. Unlike the Big Grinder, you will enjoy a lot of smooth solid gravel from start to finish. Massive views of the Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Washington will take your breath away.
All courses listed on this website are subject to change due to permits and road conditions. We select the absolutely best course routes each year but snowpack, weather, and storm damage over the winter could require us to make route changes. Please do not download route maps until the week of the event.
Parking
Parking at Sisters High School
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Start at Sisters High School
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Finish at Village Green Park
See the "Everything Else" page for full parking information.
STAGE RACE
Be part of the exclusive Cascade Stage Race- only 250 riders allowed. Race three days on three unique courses.
NO AERO BARS are allowed on ANY stage of the Oregon Gravel Grinder series.
FRIDAY
TIME TRIAL
START/FINISH LOCATION:
Wanoga Snow Park
Time Trial
Ride Distance 6.1 mi
Total Gravel 99%
Total Elevation 697 ft
SATURDAY
BUST YOUR BUTTE
START/FINISH LOCATION:
Wanoga Snow Park
Big Grinder
Ride Distance 62.3 mi
Total Gravel 87%
Total Elevation ~ 4731 ft
SUNDAY
THREE CREEKS
START/FINISH LOCATION:
Start at Sisters High School
Finish at Village Green Park
Big Grinder
Ride Distance 92 mi
Total Gravel 91%
Total Elevation 7448 ft
Includes the infamous "4 Miles of Hell" section
STAGE RACE COURSES
STAGE RACE
DAY 1- FRIDAY, MAY 12TH
Wanoga Time Trial
6.1 Miles – 697 Feet Elevation
Percentage of Gravel 99%
Ride with GPS Map https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41964312
Course Description: The 2023 Cascade Gravel Grinder starts out with a rolling, winding course that has everything in it. Short punchy climbs, rocks, sand, roots, fast sections, slow sections, and just about anything else you can think of. The course will test riders’ fitness and skills as they stay pegged the entire time. Located at Wanoga Sno-Park, participants will have ample parking and restrooms at their disposal. Those looking to camp out of their RV or Sprinter Van’s there is ample space to set up.
All courses listed on this website are subject to change due to permits and road conditions. We select the absolutely best course routes each year but snowpack, weather, and storm damage over the winter could require us to make route changes. Please do not download route maps until the week of the event.
STAGE RACE
DAY 2- SATURDAY, MAY 13TH
Bust Your Butte
62.3 Miles – 4731 Feet Elevation
Percentage of Gravel 87%
Ride with GPS Map https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41963168
Course Description: Bust Your Butte Gravel Race is an outstanding course that takes riders south of Mt. Bachelor and through large Ponderosa Pine forests in Oregon’s Central Cascade Mountain Range. This course will be fast and flowy with lots of smooth gravel roads. Climbs will be low-angle power climbs. The final 3 miles will be slightly more technical to help break up any remaining packs before the finish at Wanoga.
All courses listed on this website are subject to change due to permits and road conditions. We select the absolutely best course routes each year but snowpack, weather, and storm damage over the winter could require us to make route changes. Please do not download route maps until the week of the event.
Award Categories for this event are,
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Juniors
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Open Men
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Open Women
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Masters Men 45-59, 60+
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Masters Women 45-59, 60+
Awards go to the top three for each category in each distances for each day. Podium will be for top three from each category for each distance. *Masters category is defined as anyone 45 years of age or older on race day.
STAGE RACE
DAY 3- SUNDAY, MAY 14TH
Three Creeks
BIG GRIDER
92 Miles – 7448 Feet Elevation
Percentage of Gravel 91%
Ride with GPS Map https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40935972
Course Description: Three Creeks Gravel Race will throw everything at riders. Big climbs, fast descents, super smooth cinder, chunky rock, sand, and expansive views of the Cascade Mountains will keep everyone’s attention from the start to the very end. Two big climbs in the first 35 miles of the race will help create separation and provide a test to everyone’s fitness. Climbers will have the advantage however with 67 miles of racing left the race will be far from over. Shorter power climbs, technical sections, and possibly winds will create many challenges on the day. Once again the beloved “4 Miles of Hell” will return. Pay attention on this section and falling will hurt with large rocks everywhere.
All courses listed on this website are subject to change due to permits and road conditions. We select the absolutely best course routes each year but snowpack, weather, and storm damage over the winter could require us to make route changes. Please do not download route maps until the week of the event.
RIDER PERKS
Breakaway Delivers:
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Commemorative T-shirt
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Commemorative Pint Glass
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Cascade Gravel Grinder Badge
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Well-Stocked Aid Stations
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Mechanical Support
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Sunday Ride Celebration Lunch & Beer
