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Too tired for a ride recap but here’s the results.(I’ll get to that later this week) A few folks finished after we left. Sorry. Please send me your names and times if you know them. Cheers, Mig Sweetwater Results

I look forward to getting back to the dirt. It’s been a bit overwhelming hopping from Hopper to Hopper this year as I navigate the waters of a first year high school mtb coach, dad, teacher and several other hats … Continue reading →

Here Ya’ll go. Just a week away and I’m sure folks want to become familiar with the route. This ride is a total blast! If you are looking for some two wheel adventure look no further. I picked this route … Continue reading →

Well…as scenic as the ride is I always know that Chileno Valley will be epic. Saturday was no exception. The significant tailwind as we headed south had everyone thinking of our “just desserts” that awaited us as we turned north-west … Continue reading →

Looks like good weather so we’re all golden. Going to be a large crowd so I need to go over a few details that everyone needs to abide by. First off, this is a training ride and not a race. … Continue reading →

With only a week to go I figure it can’t hurt to give folks a heads up. As the word spreads about the Grasshoppers there are lots of folks coming from far away and the least we can do is … Continue reading →

I’ve finally come up for a breath of air after our first Hopper. Old Caz is truly may favorite Hopper. That and Super Sweetwater when we do an extra 25 miles of road and then Old Caz. It was amazing … Continue reading →

Everyone must read and abide by the Grasshopper Rules of Engagement! Creek is low and I know everyone is foamin’ for the first Hopper of the year. Last year we had 225 riders! Due to the numbers we will be … Continue reading →

To ponder before your first (or next) Hopper