Real West Gravel to Kick Off 2025 Oregon Triple Crown Series on March 16th, 2025
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The highly anticipated 2025 Oregon Triple Crown cycling series is set to begin on March 16, 2025, with the Real West Gravel race in Pendleton, Oregon.This gritty, scenic race through the heart of Eastern Oregon will challenge cyclists from across the country and abroad, kicking off a season of epic gravel racing.
The Real West Gravel event, now in its second year, will feature a series of exhilarating gravel routes that highlight the stunning vistas, rolling farmlands, and wild landscapes of the region. With both competitive and non-competitive categories, the event welcomes cyclists of all skill levels to experience the rugged beauty and unique charm of Pendleton.
As the first race in the 2025 Oregon Triple Crown series, Real West Gravel offers cyclists the opportunity to test their mettle and vie for top honors in the series. Participants who complete all three Oregon Triple Crown events will earn the coveted title of "Triple Crown Finisher" and a place in gravel-riding lore.
Event Highlights
- Date: March 16, 2025
- Location: Pendleton, Oregon
- Max Participation 500
- Lodging: camping available through registration and many hotels close by
- Courses: Two distance options ( 47 or 67 miles) to challenge riders of all skill levels and pace levels
- Terrain: Scenic gravel roads through farmlands, rolling hills, and wild landscapes 3 hrs from Seattle, Portland, Spokane and Boise
- Registration: Open now at Mudslinger Events
- More Info: Real West Gravel Webpage
- Awards: Top finishers and Triple Crown qualifiers will receive custom awards
- Merch: Custom Tri-Blend T or Custom Real West Gravel Socks included
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About the Oregon Triple Crown Series
The Oregon Triple Crown is a prestigious three-part series featuring the state's premier gravel and endurance races. Participants compete in events across Oregon, testing their endurance, grit, and versatility in a variety of terrains. With races that combine adventure, community, and competition, the Triple Crown is one of the most exciting cycling series in the Pacific Northwest.
The 2025 series will include:
1. Real West Gravel – March 16, 2025
2. Sasquatch Duro – April 13, 2025 (Exact location TBD)
3. Oregon Coast Gravel Epic – May 3, 2025
4. West Coast Gravel - May 4th, 2025
5. Oregon Gran Fondo- May 18th, 2025
6. Takelma Gravel Grinder- June 28th, 2025
For more information on the Oregon Triple Crown, please visit: https://www.mudslingerevents.com/oregon-triple-crown-series
Mike Ripley, Event Director and owner with his wife Andi Ripley of Mudslinger Events, believes in the growing interest in gravel racing: "The Real West Gravel race showcases the best of what Eastern Oregon has to offer – an unbeatable combination of challenging courses, breathtaking scenery, and a welcoming community.
We’re thrilled to kick off the 2025 Oregon Triple Crown with this incredible event."
Participants and spectators can look forward to an action-packed day of racing, along with local food, music, and festivities to celebrate the kick-off of the Oregon Triple Crown season.
For more information and to register, visit www.mudslingerevents.com.
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