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A HIGH SCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM FUNDRAISER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Diamond Grinder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Humboldt Diamond Grinder was originally developed as a gravel-only ride by Revolution Bicycles in cooperation with Green Diamond Resource Company (GDRC); the Diamond in Diamond Grinder! Now in cooperation with GDRC and the City of Blue Lake, the Humboldt Diamond Grinder has evolved into a multi-course ride with epic routes. It is now a fundraising event for the Humboldt Composite High School Mountain Bike Team (HCMTB) and Redwood Coast Mountain Bike Association (RCMBA), two volunteer-only local nonprofits working to improve the local cycling experience. Check out the links below for more information on these awesome groups! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost and What You Get<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a low key, fun, grassroots event and the price reflects this. We are asking $40 for the short course and $60 for the long courses. This will cover the race, post race meal<\/strong>, aid stations<\/strong>, and free camping<\/strong> (bring your own water). We will have a donation option for cash and Venmo if you would like to donate and support the travel expenses of the High School Mountain Bike Team and the Blue Lake Bike Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sherpa Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The legendary Sherpa Sauce will be available at this event! Bring $10 cash or Venmo to obtain a jar of this exclusive elusive pepper sauce!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Race Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are planning early starts for the longer routes. Showers Pass and Lone Star will start at 7 am. The shorter Diamond Grinder route will start at 10 am.<\/strong> The race start at the end of Hatchery road. There is a link to the race start on the Venue page. All of the courses will climb up through the scenic Green Diamond Resource Company\u2019s timberland. The long courses will lead you out of the Mad River watershed onto lightly traveled public roads through mixed forests, open fields, and oak prairies. The Showers Pass route is hands down the most epic gravel loop in Humboldt County! If the Showers Pass or Lone Star routes seem too much then the traditional Diamond Grinder course is for you. This route stays inside the watershed and doesn\u2019t leave private property. This means almost zero pavement and zero traffic! The end of this route has a bonus stream crossing allowing you to freshen up before heading back to camp!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post Race<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the race you have a short downhill spin back to the venue. There is a link to the venue location on the Venue page. Now it is time to kick back and enjoy food and libations. Enjoy a homemade meal complements of the Humboldt Composite High School team parents. This year we are thinking burgers and side dishes. There is rumor spreading that we might have a couple kegs of homebrew!! Get the lawn chair out and enjoy the perfect weather. The average high in July is 82F and the average low is 57F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will have awards for the top three finishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Should The Family Come?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you are riding there are lots of options for the family. If you are a biking family there are RCMBA\u2019s epic enduro trails and hopefully Blue Lake\u2019s pump track will be up and running! The Mad River is walking distance from the camping area and offers beaches and swimming. We also have great ocean beach walks and nature hikes nearby; Trinidad Head, Sue-meg State Park, and Prairie Creek State Park are a short drive from the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Redwood Coast Mountain Bike Association<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

RCMBA builds trails that build community! We are a group of volunteers dedicated to building, maintaining, and advocating for sustainable mountain bike trails and bike parks in the Northern California region. It is our goal to promote opportunities that contribute to an active and healthy community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For six generations, our family-owned company has owned and managed one of our greatest natural resources: forests. Our long-term commitment to the sustainability of this critical natural resource and ecosystem permeates everything we do as a business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Revolution Bikes<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

When you support local businesses, local businesses can, in turn, support our community. Revolution Bicycles advocates for and supports cycling infrastructure in Humboldt County. We literally dig in and get our hands dirty..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Blue Lake is a city in Humboldt County, California. Blue Lake is located on the Mad River in a deep valley, 16 miles northeast of Eureka, at an elevation of 131 feet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Humboldt Composite Mountain Bike Club<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Started in 2017. We build strong body, mind, character through the inclusive sport of interscholastic cycling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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