Grizzly Gravel & Century Charity Ride

About the Event

All profit from this event go to fund the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association, so it only makes sense that the featured routes of the event spotlight the Scenic Byway. Weather you’re riding the new Gravel routes we added a few year ago, or the classic traditional paved routes of the Century & Metric Road rides, you’ll be experience the beauty, tranquility & adventure of the Sierra National Forest. Obviously the dirt sections of the gravel routes see almost zero vehicles, but the paved route also see very few cars! So wheather you choose the grueling Century with it’s 10,000’ of elevation gain, gorgeous views of Eagles Beak, Globe Rock, or Mile High overlook as you climb up to Beasore Meadows, or if you choose the Gravel Route it’s 60+ miles 6,000’ of gain up Central Camp Rd through the lush forest, which also climbs to Beasore, you’ll no doubt be treated to expansive views of lakes, numerous granite domes, & many lush meadows. If you want your day to be a bit easier, the paved road riders can do the Metric Century, which climbs the same road as the regular century, but is simply a 22 mile OAB to North Fork, then a CCW loop around Bass Lake. Gravel riders opting for an easier day can follow the main Gravel ride up Central Camp Rd, do a “lollipop loop” merging back onto Central Camp & descend back down to Bass Lake. Or if you're interested in a much easier ride try the 25 mile Loop the Lake ride. There's a challenging ride for everyone! All 5 routes go right past the iconic Bass Lake Millers Landing. There you’re free to stop in for a free beer then the short pedal back into North Fork where you’ll be treated to an include free Post Ride meal & another free beer, yippee! Although we can’t guarantee great weather, the Weatherman rarley dissapoints on that first Saturday in October! Come on out, let’s play bikes, meet some new friends, & enjoy our beautiful forest. (This ride is by permit of the USFS).

Races Offered

Grizzly Century 100 mi

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — Grizzly Century 100 mi

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Type — Cycling

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07:00

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$99.00

Long Growling Gravel Ride 64 mi

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 60 Miles

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Type — Cycling

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07:30

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$99.00

Grizzly Metric Century 68 mi

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — Grizzly Metric Century 68 mi

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Type — Cycling

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08:00

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$89.00

Short Growling Gravel Ride 40+mi

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 60 Miles

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Type — Cycling

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08:30

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$89.00

Loop The Lake 25 mi

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — Loop The Lake 25 mi

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Type — Cycling

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10:00

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$50.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in North Fork.

thermostat Temperature

7.7° / 22.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.1° / 20.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

54.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:07

nightlight Sunset

18:19

About North Fork

Learn more about the host city, North Fork.

The North Fork is in the northeast of Suffolk County, Long Island, New York.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Grizzly Gravel & Century Charity Ride.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Sergey Zayats	M	36	Santa Barbara, CA	4:39:35.7
🥈	Jonathan Reinbold	M	44	Laguna Beach, CA	4:40:30.29
🥉	Guillermo Kaehler	M	50	Reedley, CA	4:51:49.3
4	Kyle Kaehler	M	21	Reedley, CA	4:51:53.61
5	Ryan Harding	M	48	Petaluma, CA	4:56:46.22
6	Spencer Cross	M	48	Santa Barbara, CA	4:56:46.93
7	Cody Lund	M	32	Irvine, CA	5:17:28.13
8	Ron Hill	M	65	Lemoore, CA	5:17:29.82
9	Tom Vaughan	M	63	Bakersfield, CA	5:19:59.61
10	Rodney Hernandez	M	59	Monterey, CA	5:27:06.16
11	Kayla Delk	F	20	San Luis Obispo, CA	5:31:12.87
12	John Ray	M	56	Fresno, CA	5:35:14.06
13	Tao Bernardi	M	58	Dublin, CA	5:40:46.98
14	John Hancock	M	61	Sacramento, CA	5:45:33.9
15	Juliana Austin-Olsen	F	54	Victoria, BC	5:46:04.91
16	Joey Stinson	F	36	Fresno, CA	5:53:48.34
17	I-Tao Tsai	M	53	San Jose, CA	5:58:03.92
18	Modesta J	F	38	Visalia, CA	6:14:26
19	Eric Zentner	M	66	Kingsburg, CA	6:14:27.03
20	David Veneski	M	58	Fresno, CA	6:15:01.19
21	Chris Gularte	M	60	fresno, CA	6:15:03.17
22	Jesse Baliscao	M	57	Aptos, CA	6:18:40.15
23	Christopher Munoz	M	58	Antioch, CA	6:18:42.21
24	Ben French	M	54	Merced, CA	6:20:47.28
25	Jamye Hanrahan	F	50	Santa Barbara, CA	6:24:36.9
26	Sean Dowling	M	59	Aptos, CA	6:31:55.77
27	Chris Pfeifer	M	54	El Dorado, CA	6:39:57.35
28	Jennifer Pfeifer	F	53	El Dorado, CA	6:40:05.26
29	Natalie Harp	F	31	Fresno, CA	6:43:06.14
30	John Styer	M	33	Fresno, CA	6:43:07.46
31	Dean Marston	M	65	Fresno, CA	6:54:01.76
32	Anthony Martin	M	66	Paso Robles, CA	7:00:20.17
33	Gloria Martin	F	67	Paso Robles, CA	7:00:20.22
34	David Pittenger	M	39	Mariposa, CA	7:04:14.18
35	Joe Woods	M	61	Livermore, CA	7:08:17.11
36	sara lawlyes	F	48	Redondo Beach, CA	7:13:05.27
37	Robert Frank	M	57	Redondo Beach, CA	7:13:05.51
38	Norman Griebsch	M	60	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	7:27:20.94
39	Tim Mickel	M	55	—	7:28:01.89
40	Richard Craigie	M	57	Moraga, CA	8:08:33.86
41	Janice Kitchen	F	54	Bakersfield, CA	8:21:02.35
42	Scott Sailors	M	62	Fresno, CA	8:22:53.11
43	Scott Marnoch	M	60	Canyon Country, CA	8:22:53.84
44	Cindy MARNOCH	F	65	Canyon Country, CA	8:22:55.51
45	Kirstin Freemantle	F	49	Visalia, CA	8:23:20
46	Jim Pyle	M	62	Clovis, CA	8:32:48.27
47	Eric Wheeler	M	58	Fresno, CA	8:48:19.44

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Will Perkins	M	23	Clovis, CA	5:15:15.14
🥈	Thomas Carey	M	60	Reno, NV	5:42:40.72
🥉	Emiliano Beltran	M	36	Clovis, CA	6:00:06.39
4	Mark Locatelli	M	54	Fresno, CA	6:00:12.02
5	Mark Seedall	M	67	Oakland, CA	7:07:53.35
6	Kathy Tappero	F	65	Oakland, CA	7:07:53.54