The Ride
The main event is the M2M Gravel Enduro Race held on Saturday, September 26. The ride features a 52-mile redesigned and challenging race course. The four timed stages known as Hough-N-Puff, Flying Squirrel, Rouler's Revenge and Smokechaser offer a little something for all riders. There is also a 34 mile non-competitive ride called M2M-34 with the same first three timed stages. You can expect delicious food all day along with the most memorable aid stations a bike race can have. You’ll finish with a smile on your face. But the fun does not stop there! Post-race live music, awards, games, food trucks and so much more will be waiting for you back at the fairgrounds. We hope everyone will get down and boogie!
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Mountain to Meadows Gravel Enduros
M2M-52 Gravel Enduro
52 miles
58% gravel/dirt road + 29% singletrack + 13% pavement
7,300 feet ascent and 7,300 feet descent
Saturday’s 52-mile Gravel Enduro consists of four timed stages. These short 10-15 minute race stages break up the ride, leaving plenty of time to socialize and enjoy the aid stations. The four timed stages known as Hough-N-Puff, Flying Squirrel, Rouler's Revenge and Smokechaser offer a little something for all riders. Stiff climbing, screaming descents, rolling traverses, flowy singletrack ...and the views!
Be prepared to enjoy the majesty of the rugged Mt. Hough and Grizzly Ridge with breathtaking views of the high alpine meadows below.
Take the Mt. Hough Trail to finish at the Spanish Creek swimming hole for the final aid station and recover for the evening's events.
Timed Segment |
Surface |
Mileage |
Gain/Loss |
Stage 1: Hough-N-Puff |
Gravel Road |
1.22 |
530 feet ascent |
Stage 2: Flying Squirrel |
Gravel Road |
6.0 |
2000 feet decent |
Stage 3: Rouleur’s Revenge |
Gravel Road |
4.6 |
980 feet descent |
Stage 4: Smokechaser |
Singletrack |
4.25 |
1660 feet descent |
M2M-34 Gravel Enduro
34 miles
71% gravel road + 10% singletrack (or 0% opton) + 19% pavement;
4400 feet ascent and 4400 feet descent
The M2M-34 is a shorter 34-mile non-competitive ride for those that still want to get on course. The three timed stages known as Hough-N-Puff, Flying Squirrel and Rouler's Revenge offer a little something for all riders while leaving time to enjoy the aid stations and lunch. You’ll get back to the party before the crowd!
You are still on point for the stiff climbing, screaming descents, rolling traverses, and views!
You climb up to the apline Grizzly Ridge and descend the properly named "Flying Squirrel"
After lunch, take the Mt. Hough Trail to finish at the Spanish Creek swimming hole for the final aid station and recovery for the evening's events.
Timed Segment |
Surface |
Mileage |
Gain/Loss |
Stage 1: Hough-N-Puff |
Gravel Road |
1.22 |
530 feet ascent |
Stage 2: Flying Squirrel |
Gravel Road |
6.0 |
2000 feet decent |
Stage 3: Rouleur’s Revenge |
Gravel Road |
4.6 |
980 feet descent |
For racer age groups and levels see our registration page.
Route Map
Click for Large All Courses Map (1MB)
M2M-52 .GPX file for download
M2M-34 .GPX file for download
Aid Stations
There will be multiple aid stations evenly spaced on all routes. They’ll be stocked with fresh water, energy snacks and all the great items our generous aid station sponsors provide each year.
What Bike to Use
So, now that you know what the stages have to offer, the choice is yours. What bike to ride? What gearing to use? What’s the best tire setup? These are all decisions that you will have to make before lining up in Quincy. Either play to your strengths or to try to limit your losses by making these important strategic choices.
We recommend at least 40mm wide tires for gravel bikes (like the WTB Nano 40mm) or riding a light, fast rigid mountain bike with 2.0 tires wouldn’t be a bad choice either, especially if you are more comfortable on a mountain bike. The only solid gear selection that we are sure you will appreciate no matter what your other choices are, is a low enough gear to get you up the steepest sections of the route. We recommend a minimum one-to-one low gear or even a couple teeth below one-to-one.
One thing for sure... bring extra tubes!
Ride Start Time
8:00am M2M Village
All riders will begin as a neutral mass rollout directly from M2M Village (Plumas Sierra County Fairgrounds) at 8:00am. Be aware of cut off times on course. The ride will be held rain, shine, sleet or snow. In the event of extreme weather or natural disaster, the ride may be shortened, postponed or canceled without refund.
Cut-Off Times
If at anytime an STBS staff member, or a member of the emergency response team, determines a rider is physically unable to complete the event within the allotted timeframe. You must accept a ride back to M2M Village at Plumas Sierra County Fairgrounds.
Course officials reserve the right to remove and “DNF” any rider from the event that is deemed incapable of safely finishing the course for any reason.
Post Ride
The fun doesn’t end with the ride. Back at the fairgrounds there is a whole party waiting for you! Food, drinks, awards, entertainment with multiple bands and a DJ.
Rules and Common Sense
The Mountain to Meadows course features a blend of pavement, dirt road, gravel road and singletrack.
- Riders must obey all applicable traffic laws during the event and are encouraged to use common sense, keep their head up and stay in their lane of travel. At no time will there be a closed road.
- Riders must obey all traffic laws and use common sense, keeping their speed under control.
- Riders should expect vehicle traffic on all roads, along with ATVs, motorcycles, livestock and wild animals. Stay in your lane and follow the rules of the road.
- Once a rider is dropped from the main peloton they must ride as far right as possible in single formation. This applies to both the pavement and dirt sections.
More rules and common sense:
Be cool, have fun and enjoy the ride. Those are the rules!
For those of you who need things spelled-out, here you have it…
- All riders are required to wear an approved helmet and cannot remove it at any time while riding.
- No support or follow vehicles are allowed. Aid stations will be well stocked and able to handle participant’s needs.
- Riders must ALWAYS obey traffic laws and strictly obey any law enforcement persons or official ride personnel. In the interest of your own safety, you should always assume the same level of vigilance in riding your bike during the event that you would under normal circumstances.
- Headphones/earbuds are NOT permitted during a ride.
- Riders must respect the directions of all course marshals at all times. If you’re told to stop by a course marshal, moto official, uniformed officer or otherwise, YOU MUST STOP!
- All riders must attend the “riders’ meeting” held at the staging area 15 minutes prior to the event.
- The responsibility of keeping on the prescribed course rests with the rider. A rider may not leave the prescribed course unless escorted by public authorities or a ride official.
- Shortcutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks or course is not permitted and may result in disqualification. A rider is required to stay on the designated route. It is the rider’s responsibility to know the designated ride route. Lack of tape or barriers will not constitute an excuse for cutting the course.
- Laws and ordinances of appropriate jurisdictions shall be observed during participation in the event.
- A rider may be disqualified for damaging or destroying public or private property. A rider may be held liable for all costs associated with the damage or destruction.
- Mountain to Meadows officials reserve the right to make changes to the course, delay start times and/or postpone the event as necessary for safety or security purposes or at the request of permit issuers.
Awards
The awards ceremony for the M2M Gravel Enduro will recognize the top three M2M-52 finishers by category as well as the fastest overall of each stage. Pro Men and Women will each be racing for a cash purse. All other categories will be racing for podium awards from our great sponsors. Many will choose to ride rather than race and take advantage of the views and the libations. Awards will take place in the evening prior to live music.
Race Results
Results will be posted here.
MORE INFO: This event is under special use permit with the Plumas National Forest. Non-Discrimination Notice. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agricultural policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9310 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.