Hops and Spokes Mountain Bike Classic
About the race
Welcome to the Hops and Spokes Mountain Bike Classic, held at the beautiful El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa, California. This one-of-a-kind event blends the thrill of endurance mountain biking with the camaraderie of craft beer culture.
Whether you're racing for the podium or just out to challenge yourself and have fun, this course is built to test your endurance, skill, and spirit.
After the racing, the awards ceremony and after-party take place at Hops and Spokes Brewery, where riders, friends, and families can raise a glass to a day on the trails. Expect good music, great beer, and a strong community vibe.
Racer information
- Crew is allowed near the start/finish line. There is a grass area well suited to a crew set-up with covering, chairs, and similar gear.
- Crew is also allowed out on the course, but they must stay out of the riders' way at all times.
- The aid station is at the start/finish line and offers a variety of food and drink. Bring any specific fuel you use in training.
Last lap cut-off
The cut-off for the last lap is strictly 2:00 pm. All racers can finish their last lap as long as they begin it before 2:00 pm.
Race morning schedule
- Bib pick-up begins at 6:30 am. Please arrive early to check in.
- Be ready at the race start line by 7:45 am.
Race location and parking
El Dorado Ranch Park, 37186 Oak Glen Rd., Yucaipa, CA 92399.
- Parking is free and located at the park entrance.
- Bathrooms are available on site near the parking lot.
Relay team invitations
- Log in to your UltraSignup account before accepting your relay invite, or create an account if you do not have one yet.
Mandatory items
- All riders must wear proper safety gear.
The course
Solo riders take on a looped course winding through rugged trails and rolling terrain with scenic views of Yucaipa's natural landscape. Teams of four riders share the same loop in a relay, with only one rider on the course at a time. Riders exchange at the designated start/finish area before the next teammate begins their lap.
4-person relay team format
Teams of four riders will compete in a relay-style format, with only one rider allowed on the course at a time. Riders must exchange at the designated start/finish area before the next teammate begins their lap.
Team strategy and timing are key, as each rider's lap contributes to the team's total distance and time.
Course notes
The course has not changed due to recent storms, and the weather looks perfect.
Rider changes for the relay must be completed at the start/finish line. No exceptions.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Yucaipa
Yucaipa is a city about 10 miles east of San Bernardino in San Bernardino County, California, on the eastern edge of the Greater Los Angeles area. Its population was 54,542 at the 2020 census. Hot, dry summers and mild winters make autumn through spring the best seasons to race.
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