WALDPORT COMMUNITY CENTER 3-6 PM

PACKET PICKUP WALDPORT COMMUNITY CENTER 7-8:30 AM WITH THE DAY OF REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNLESS SOLD OUT

IF REGISTERED FOR WEST COAST GRAVEL, YOU WILL PICK UP ALL GEAR FOR BOTH, EXCEPT YOUR SUNDAY TIMING CHIP

START TIME 9 AM MASS START-EAST ON HWY 34  TO ECKMAN RD, NEUTRAL 10-12 MPH BEHIND A VEHICLE. START HAPPENS WHEN ON ECKMAN FOR 2-3 MINUTES

AWARDS STARTING AT 1:30 SHORT ROUTE AND 2:30 LONG ROUTE

AGE GROUPS ALL DISTANCES 

U19, 19-29,30-3925-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75+ Elite, Non-Binary

AID STATION, ROUTE MARKING, AND CUT-OFFS

The course is marked with 5-mile markers, yard signage, and pink arrows — we love keeping you on track! Download the GPX file to your computer by heading to the Ride with GPS map and exporting.

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AID STATIONS

Please remember that no outside spectators are allowed unless you must pick up a friend. This is for the safety of riders, as aid stations are located in smaller areas that may be remote and not easily accessible for large numbers of people.

What to expect: Water and Hammer HEED, pre-packaged PB&J, single-serve cookies, and other custom goodies. Porta-potty available at each aid station.

AID 1 "ALPHA" — MILE 12 — HARD CUTOFF 11:30 AM to continue on the Long or Medium loop

Supported by Green Bike Co-op of Waldport

All riders must reach this cutoff by 11:30 AM. Over the years, 99% of riders have made it through by this time.

This is where the course splits for the 37-, 49-, and 60-mile routes — Long and Medium riders continue left, Short course riders go right.

AID BRAVO — MILE 19.7 — Optional drop-down to the 49-mile Medium route. Hard Cut 12:30 pm to Keep Pace

Riders on the Long course who want to shorten their day may drop to the Medium route here — just stop and notify aid station staff and grab a Green sticker and please notify the finish line

SAFETY CHECK Long Course only — MILE 31, BUCK CREEK — HARD CUTOFF 1:30 PM — Long course only — Final pace check

AID STATION "CHARLIE" — MILE 21/34/46 (Short/Medium/Long) — HARD CUTOFF 3:30 PM — All routes

Final aid station, 10 miles from the timing finish

Mechanical support provided by Abbey Bike Tools

PLEASE REMEMBER

You may drop down to the shorter 37-mile route during the event at Aid Alpha by stopping and notifying the aid station staff at the Green Bike Co-op.

You may drop down to the 49-mile Medium route at Aid Bravo (mile 19.7) by stopping and notifying aid station staff.

You may not move up to a longer route at any point if you registered for the 37-mile Son of Abomination. Please confirm your route at packet pickup. Have a wonderful event! 

Traffic and Cars, loose corners, Stop Signs, Dogs, Elk, and other things we can or can't control. Rules of the road at all times from the start to the finish! 

We have an excellent track record at the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic, with only a few spills that required EMS. 

You are our #1 concern, and with that being said, we have over 12 Ham Radio Operators from the Lincoln County Auxillary Communication Service on course to attempt to break through the hills and revenues of the Siuslaw National Forest. 

We have first aid on hand at the finish and on course within an hour in most cases, we can get to you with dispatch from Waldport or Yachats area fire who participate in this event. 

This event has a high traffic 55MPH zone on Yachats River Rd on your way to Aid 3. We suggest a taillight and to always be aware to yield to traffic for your safety and the safety of the local residents

Please remember that the roads may have an official or emergency vehicle on the course, so stay alert to your surroundings and ride safely!

Rules of the road information from Oregon.gov LINK 

The usual way a crash goes is:

Riders are coming into the lap point or aid station and telling race personnel that someone is messed up and not moving or holding an arm or knee. The next rider says the person is sitting up, followed by the next person saying he/she is on their bike, then riders say nothing as this person is OK and comes to the aid station to get a ride out or continues. 

Now that's the normal situation, in the case of an accident that appears to be dangerous, please get the rider's plate # to report to official race personnel the on-course and approximate distance to.

Please let us know if you need to seek medical attention beyond a scrape at the finish area, and if you do DNF (Did not Finish) please report your plate number to the scoring officials and do not cross the finish line.

Helmets are required anytime you are on your bike at this event. Please download the route to your GPS or smartphone.

Mike Ripley

Event Director 

From damp to possibly amazing traction in the spring. During the week, it may rain, so be prepared!

70% of the time, it has been dry to a slight drizzle, with temperatures of 55-60 at the start. 

38MM Tires Minimum recommended but not required. Know your ability to break!

Please know that when the course is wet, the moss and center of all paved sections can be slick but manageable.

Prepare for anything with your gear choices for 37 or 49 or 60 Miles! 

Some areas are smooth but have moss and pine needles, and some potholes that can be slick if you veer off the established track.

Please use our drop bag service for aid 2 or 3 if the weather is poor or you have a special diet! Email us if you need more help on how to prepare!

Bigger is better at the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic (Tires).

Your top 3 riders are scoring for overall time! Abomination Route only at this event

Custom Overall Award from Glass Forge, plus three entries to next year's event. We will call up the top 3 teams for recognition

Gravel Bike or hardtail mountain bike with 38 MM tires minimum.

We say this knowing that a well-skilled rider can run 35s and be fine! If it's a damp ride, ride with caution and skill.  

PERSONALLY I RIDE 45'S FOR CONTROL AND COMFORT

Overleaf Lodge and Spa  

Mention the Gravel Epic and get 10% off at the Overleaf Lodge and Spa until 30 days out

Other resources

Sweet Homes Vacation Rentals

Camping options also

KOA Waldport Cabins 110 and Full RV hook-ups 60-65

McKinley's RV Park and Marina

Alsea River RV Park and Marina

Yes, a Class 1 and 3 Pedal Assist E-bike division starts 30 minutes before the main start wave. Please be aware that the main fast group of riders may still catch you. Please yield and enjoy the day on this challenging but fun loop.