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2025 Grasshopper Adventure Series Revealed

Hoppers are a celebration of adventure, built for those who love the thrill of the unknown. 

2025 Grasshopper Adventure Series Revealed

Since 1998, “Hoppers” have become an iconic fixture in the world of gravel and mixed-terrain cycling.Founded by Miguel Crawford, the Grasshopper Adventure Series was the first of its kind. It sparked a movement, blending bike types and routes to challenge riders in an all-new way. From winding back roads to rugged dirt paths, Hoppers set the stage for a unique riding experience that’s more about self-discovery and resilience than simply crossing a finish line.

Status:    Confirmed    Confirmed - Confirmed    Unconfirmed - Unconfirmed    Cancelled - Cancelled    Virtual - Virtual
Date Event Location Routes Diff  Type My Rides
Feb 22 2025 Huffmaster Hopper Maxwell California USA 59, 89 miles E GRAVEL
Mar 22 2025 Lake Sonoma MTB Geyserville CA 25 miles E MTB
Apr 27 2025 Ukiah Mendo Epic Ukiah CA 40, 83 miles C GRAVEL
May 10 2025 King Ridge Hopper Duncans Mills CA 65, 91 miles C GRAVEL
Jan 25 2026 Low Gap Sebastopol CA 43 miles, 6,164 feet C GRAVEL
 

More than a Race

Hoppers are a celebration of adventure, built for those who love the thrill of the unknown. Both the Grasshopper Adventure Series and Grasshopper Special Events are designed to encourage self-reliance and independence. Riders must be prepared to navigate using GPS, tackle mechanical fixes, and challenge themselves on every climb and descent. As Ted King put it, the Grasshopper Adventure Series “is everything that’s right about bike riding as we know it! It’s fun, it’s camaraderie, it’s mass start, it’s gravel, and it’s badass.”

What to Expect

Scenic Diversity: Experience the incredible variety of Northern California’s terrain—from sweeping vistas and peaceful forests to remote backroads and gravel tracks. Hoppers are carefully curated to offer views and trails you won’t find in traditional races.

Community Support and Pre-Ride Prep: Grasshopper events are a fully immersive experience, with roaming course marshalls, course preview videos, and well-stocked rest stops (don’t miss the hot grilled cheese!). After the ride, relax and celebrate with fellow riders at the post-ride party featuring food, drinks, and music.

A Welcoming, Inclusive Community: At the heart of the Grasshopper Adventure Series is a community of passionate cyclists and explorers. All levels of riders—from beginners to World Cup pros—are welcome, and all can compete without needing a USA Cycling or UCI license. Hoppers feature podiums for male, female, and non-binary riders, and every participant is celebrated for their effort and spirit.

Giving Back

The Grasshopper Adventure Series is proud to support nonprofits dedicated to bettering our communities. A portion of each registration is donated to organizations including the NorCal Interscholastic Cycling League, Redwood Trails Alliance, Adventure Therapy Foundation, Be Good Foundation, Redwood Forest Foundation, and various high school mountain bike teams. Together, we’re building a stronger community and giving back to the regions where Hoppers are held.