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Rotary Gold Country Challenge

Name: Rotary Gold Country Challenge
Start: 2026-06-06
End: 2026-06-06
Location: Grass Valley, California

location_city Grass Valley

location_on California

flag United States

calendar_today 06 Jun, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Celebrate a decade of riding through history at the 10th Annual Gold Country Cycling Challenge on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Grass Valley, this beloved Northern California sportive invites you to explore the quiet, scenic backroads of the historic western Nevada County gold mining region. You'll be supported by well-stocked rest stops hosted by local non-profits and experience the legendary hospitality that includes a halfway lunch and a celebratory post-ride BBQ with a beer and wine garden. The meticulously organized route features experienced SAG support, intersection control, and clear markings, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and visit charming historic towns along the way. This event is a true community celebration, combining a fantastic day on the bike with the chance to connect with fellow cyclists and support the Rotary Club's vital local and international service projects. Whether you're tackling the full century, a metric century, or a shorter, more relaxed distance, the Gold Country Challenge offers a rewarding ride for cyclists of all abilities. Mark your calendar for this special anniversary edition—a perfect blend of epic cycling, California history, and grassroots camaraderie. Save the date for June 6, 2026, and get ready to roll through the heart of the Gold Country.

Races Offered

Century

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 160.9K

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Type — Gravel biking

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157 days remaining

Grizzly Hill - Gravel Ride

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 67.6K

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Type — Gravel biking

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Half Metric

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 57.9K

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Type — Gravel biking

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Metric Challenge

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 114.3K

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Type — Gravel biking

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157 days remaining

Milder Metric

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 88.5K

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Type — Gravel biking

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157 days remaining

Moore Flat - Gravel Ride

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 101.4K

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Type — Gravel biking

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Wolf Creek Challenge

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 29K

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Type — Gravel biking

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157 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Grass Valley.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.9° / 29.1°

wb_sunny 11.3° / 25.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.5 /

water_drop 41.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.9° / 29.1°

wb_sunny 11.3° / 25.6°

air 9.5 km/h

water_drop 41.0%

About Grass Valley

Grass Valley is a city in Nevada County in California's Gold Country.

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Rotary Gold Country Challenge

About the Event

Races Offered

Century

Grizzly Hill - Gravel Ride

Half Metric

Metric Challenge

Milder Metric

Moore Flat - Gravel Ride

Wolf Creek Challenge

Weather Overview

About Grass Valley

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