WEST COAST GRAVEL May 4th, 2025

WEST COAST GRAVL

Unleash your inner Viking!

May 4th, 2025 YACHATS, OREGON

West Coast Gravel celebrates the explorer in all of us as you make your way to the shores of the Pacific and take on the Siuslaw National Forest's unforgettable backroads for a journey that would make Thor or Freyja proud!

This second day of cycling after the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic sits only 9 miles from Waldport south on the 101 to the fantastic community of Yachats, Oregon.

The event features the Erik the Red loop with 53 miles, or choose the shorter and less graveled Leif Erikson route with 32 miles and less climbing.

Most of the terrain is new to many riders and has a thrilling twist that has seldom seen a bike tire on.

Please note that, like all events at Aid 1 and the course split, you can customize your journey if you have signed up for the Erik the Red loop and ride shorter.

Relax in Yachats at West Coast Gravel

01 Round #3 of the OTC Series

After a day of adventure on Saturday at the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic this event 30 minutes or more quicker by time!

Either route will leave you with a smile in Yachats!

02 Early Spring Season

Bring your 35MM or larger gravel bike or mountain bike and enjoy the views and scenery of the Oregon Coast. This event has ocean waves and ribbons of gravel to treat your bike to something special.

03 Friends Welcome!

The first weekend of May means we are in full swing to welcome you to Yachats, Oregon to not only enjoy a great ride, but to enjoy time friends and family who may be joining you for other activities while you pedal away.

West Coast Gravel

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

Start Time 9am

Yachats, Oregon

Yachats Commons is the venue for this spring cycling classic!

Google Venue Map

Early Pricing

125.00 Early before 1/2

140.00 before 4/4

150.00 after 4/5

Max Participation 300

Packet Pickup

SUNDAY PACKET PICKUP IN YACHATS!

Sunday am ONLY 7:00 until 8:30 am Yachats Commons Building in the Gazebo. Park in Yachats!

Awards and Celebration

Podium Pint glasses for all 11 divisions awarded starting at 1:30pm and 2:30 pm. Live Music onsite and food vendors to use your 14.00 food voucher.

Custom awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each category.

1:30 and 2:30 PM

Champion awards include custom Pint glasses or Medals for age group top 3 in 2025.TBD

Additionally, the overall champions (combined categories) of the Long and Short courses will receive free entry to next year's event if they sign up prior to January 1

The 2nd and 3rd place overall finishers (combined categories) will receive 50% off their entry for next season.

THE ROUTES

No riders may leave after 9:30 am from the venue in Yachats. This landslide is scheduled for repair the summer of 2024. The timing starts 3.7 miles from Yachats and ends 1 mile

Whats Included

1

Soft Tri-Blend T

We know you demand quality from your experience, and our West Coast Gravel water-based ink soft shirt is a fitting compliment to your efforts.

2

Food Voucher

Every participant and volunteer receives a 15.00 food voucher to use at the Drift Inn before or after the event or at our onsite food vendor, Cowgirl Cookin. Yes, Vegan options are available.

3

Fully stocked aid stations/Mechanical Support

Water and proud to have Hammer Nutrition Heed at all Aid Stations plus mechanical support at the Venue and Aid station #1

PB and J, single-serve cookies, pretzels, pickles, and much more along your journey.

We also offer Drop bag service for a jacket, snack, etc, in a duffle or 1-gallon zip lock bag by 8 a.m. Last name and plate number, please. We have labels

4

Custom Awards

Top 3 awards for all distances, plus a top team award for the best team time on the long course for your top 3 riders! Make sure to list your team name when registering and give it your best, or simply finish and smile!

SCHEDULE

FAQS

Here are answers to some common questions.

What Size Tires are recommended?

35 MM and, if wet, 38 MM for increased contact area.
Is this ride/race for everyone?

The simple answer is yes if you have training time and can handle some sustained climbing.
Safety

Safety

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!

This event has a high-traffic 55MPH zone. We suggest a taillight and to always be aware to yield to traffic for your safety and the safety of the local residents.
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 a dispatch from Waldport or Yachats area fire who participated 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 a.nd the safety of the local residents.

None of the course has traffic control, so at all times, you are on your own!

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 come into the lap point or aid station and tell race personnel that someone is messed up and is 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, saying that the 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
How is the Start working in 2025?

Usually, we do start all at once from the venue, and in 2025, we will start at 9:35 from FS 55 after you ride Rules of the Road with NO Flaggers. ODOT Does not allow road control on weekends so bring a Taillight and ride safely.
Do I have to be a part of the Oregon Triple Crown Series to Participate?

No!
Anyone can sign up for just this event. If you want to do 3 or more Oregon Triple Crown events, consider signing up first for the OTC pass to save the most money on 3 or more events.
Can I get a full refund if I cant attend?

No refunds exist, outside of the fact that when registering, consider purchasing the Bike Reg protection for injuries and certain conditions not associated with Mudslinger Events or the Oregon Triple Crown.
Mudslinger Events will credit you to the same calendar year if you can't make it by emailing us 14 days prior to this event.
What if I cant make it while on course?

If your bike is unable to proceed we will pick you up and bring you back to Yachats.
What are the Aid Station Distances?

AID DISTANCES

Aid 1 at 16 miles for both routes!
Mile 18.5 short route /Mile 38 for Aid 2 Long Route

Both Aid stations will have support from the Lincoln County Auxiliary Communications Service.
How is the route marked?

Five Mile signs will be placed on the long course, and added signs before turns on the course! The GPX file is on the online Ride with a GPS map to download to your Garmin or Wahoo device.
What are the post event beverages available?

10 Barrel Brewing is our primary support for those over 21, and we will also have various other choices for those under 21 or those not partaking in our sponsor's support.
Will it rain?

Over the past decade we have operated on the first weekend of May, we have had great weather 75% of the time and only twice was the weather less than favorable. Always bring good rain gear when visiting the Oregon Coast!
E-Bike Class 1 Short loop only

Yes, a Class 1 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