Grizzly Century

The Grizzly is Back!!

After a hectic 2015 for our community, forcing the cancellation of our ride last fall, mainly due to several forest fires, and after some deep soul searching and encouragement from our past riders, The Grizz will ride again.

We are looking forward to our old friends and many new ones joining us this year. We believe that with some new committee members and many of our old ones, the Grizzly will be around for years to come.

The experience has changed some, with many new spectacular vistas due to the fires and drought, but the route itself remains the same, as challenging and fun as always.The Grizzly Century began over 20 years ago and has become one of the premier rides in Central California. Great scenery, little traffic, and friendly service are among the attractions. 

Routes

The Griz!
Over 10,000 foot elevation accumulated climbing on full route (72 or 80 mile/8,000' climb option available). Lunch at Mile High Vista. Pines, mixed conifer, red fir forests, meadows, High Sierra views and Cold Springs Summit (7,308'). 11.8 mile/4,000' descent to Bass Lake!! One of the best rides in California. 5 rest stops, 2 water stops. New for 2014 the Scenic Byway option 95 miles, 9,500' climbing. Skip the Grizzly Road. Continue past Arch Rock towards Jackass Meadow. Includes 9 miles of gravel so be prepared. Limited SAG on this section. Rejoins main Griz route before Cold Springs Rest stop.

Byway Grinder (NEW)

About 100 miles -- a new addition to the Griz. 19 miles of new route, with a 9.5 mile grinder section of road beyond the Arch Rock Turn off. The road is half paved and half a combination of gravel, oil, native surface, etc. Bypasses the Grizzly Road. 25 - 28 mm tires are highly recommended if you choose this route! It will NOT be supported by sags, so be prepared! That said, it should be a great experience.

Metric Century
5,000 foot elevation climb on an out 'n back route along the Scenic Byway with an eight mile sweeping downhill finish. Pines and mixed conifers along the way. Tremendous views and lunch at Mile High Vista! Three rest stops.

Loop the Lake
24 miles with an elevation gain of 2,000 feet. Rolling ride takes you around Bass Lake. Beautiful pines and lakeside serenity. Fast finish on county highway Road 274. One rest stop. Option to add a no-climb loop across the dam for extra miles.