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Book Launch Adventure Ride: Bellingham, WA.
STEWART MOUNTAIN LOOP / 8:30 am Start.
50 mile / 5,945+ Vert / Conversational Pace.
This is a casual unsanctioned social event as part of our new Field Guide Book Launch. Intermediate & advanced level gravel ride. Starts at 8:30. Click the link and grab the GPX file today.
If you aspire to do the ride, logged the miles, or just think it looks cool... we have art from each of our field guide in poster form.
On a frosty day late November, Erica and Gerow put their wheels on the ground to give our Shingle Bolt route a spin. Here is a quick recap from our correspondence...
"The permit was super easy to purchase online," said Erica. "I had ventured into that zone in the Summertime before, I honestly didn't know you needed one before reading the update on your route update. I received the file as soon as paid online... $75 was a bit steep, but it's good till the end of July 2024, so... whatever. Many more adventures to come! The drive into Acme was beautiful and parking was easy. The ride up Mosquito Lake Road is a good warm-up with a hill off the bat, and then more gradual, rolling hills through some beautiful backwoods. When we prepared for the ride and looked at the elevation... we knew it was going to be an epic day in the backyard. In the first part of the route, you cross a cool single-lane trestle bridge, and then a few more miles down the logging section of the road, you pass a few creeks and come to the gated bridge at the forest boundary. The gravel road was in great shape, a little chunky in spots, but smooth riding.
Similar to most of these mountain roads, 29x2.25" tires are what I ride, and what I would recommend for anyone visiting. The climb after the gate gets a little more consistent and is about 2,500 vert over 5 miles with great views of the North Twin, as well as Baker. Towards the back end of the route (facing Blue Mountain and the San Juan Islands) We saw (and smelled) some freshly cut timber, reminding us this is a working forest, but we did not see any trucks (also being a Sunday). After a long, easy-to-follow descent, we reached the valley that split off into the shortcut back to Mosquito Lake Road, or up to Blue Mountain. The climb up out of the valley definitely had some steep spots, which was the crux of the day, but much appreciated to get the circulation going again. We encountered a yellow gate on the way out leaving the permit area, but it was easy to get around. Riding down past the creek, eagles fishing in the grotto below, we were stoked to have some flat farmland to get even more expansive views. After a short pedal along the valley highway, we stopped at the Acme store and grabbed some snacks and whisky to warm back up. The Cafe looked pretty good too!
We enjoyed a lot of sun on this ride, but there were a few cold sections that we were happy to have merino layers and warm gloves for. Looking forward to heading back here in the summer, It's such a beautiful spot! Thanks team for creating the Bellingham Field Guide, it's been a cool reference to get inspired by. "
_Gravel Adventure Field Guide would like to thank Visit Bellingham for working with us on this field guide. We are having a great time exploring this gigantic, pristine north-western corner of the United States. It's a magnificent area to have a gravel adventure. —Enjoy the ride.
WE HAVE ADDED NEW PHOTO GALLERIES TO ALL THE ROUTES AND INVITE YOU TO LEARN MORE AND PLAN YOUR VISIT.
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If you don't live near one of our distribution locations, you can order one or more of our collectable field guides online, and we will ship it to you. 25% of online sales go back to local Bend non-profit to sustain the gravel. Books ship for free, and the balance is used to keep our website up and rolling. Thanks for your support! Books are in stock and we ship on Tuesday and Friday.
In San Luis Valley, SLV-GO! has a stack of complimentary filed guides. Drop by the Alamosa Visitors Center in the old train depot to grab a field guide.
We can also mail you a Gravel Guide. Visit our shop. Posters are available as well.
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We're working with the Maui MountainBike Coalition drawing a jersey graphic to help them raise money for the island's bike community. Enhancing the riding community on the Island of Maui, Hawaii. Please help out and order a jersey from their website. $30 +s/h
Order deadline April 31st at Midnight. They mail out July 1
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Join us May 4th at 8:45am at the Walsenburg Mercantile. Get a free field guide at the start. We are following the Legend of Grandote Gravel route (39 miles). Small groups will set out to the wonderful town of La Veta and return to Walsenburg. Space is limited Click below to sign up. This ride will be capped at 49 people. Casual and Tempo pace welcome.
Expect to be back around noon. Refuel at the Mercantile and if you like use the routes in the field guide and choose a second ride for the afternoon. Tell your friends. This is a pristine section of Colorado gravel. Enjoy the ride.
Our field guide for SOUTHWEST COLORADO! In collaboration with Ridgway and the West End. We have some amazing gravel routes in the west. Click the Cover Image to learn more. You can ski one day then check out the routes in the West End and Montrose that stay pretty clear of snow all year. See our Local Listing Section in the back of the field guide and call local bike shop for weather details. Ride on.

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