Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder
Team Breakaway
Jun 25, 2025
Bend, OR
Gravel
About
The Grand Tour of Gravel: Five Days, 360 Miles, Unlimited Adventure.
The 2025 Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, taking place June 25–29, is a five-day gravel stage race that starts and finishes in Bend, Oregon. Riders experience 360 miles of mixed-surface adventure, traversing the scenic backcountry over primarily gravel roads. This fully supported race includes camping each night, all meals catered, robust mechanical support, and festive nightly gatherings—making it both a challenging endurance event and a lively cycling community experience.
COURSE DETAILS
The course covers five stages with varying distances and elevations each day. Riders tackle rolling terrain, high mountain passes, and rugged forest roads. Gravel makes up the majority of each stage, with a small portion of paved and rougher segments. Riders can expect all logistics—including meals, gear transfers, and support services—provided throughout.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- All-inclusive support: Catered breakfast, lunch, dinner, gear transport, on-course mechanics, and post-ride massages
- Nightly camp experiences: Whiskey bars, live entertainment, and awards ceremonies
- E-bike category available (Iron Horse class for Settlers distance)
RIDE TYPES
Race overview
360 miles
Bend, OR elevation: ~3,625 feet / Course elevation gain: ~19,000–19,657 feet
Primarily gravel roads (60–82% per stage), mixed with some paved and rugged backcountry sections