2015 race program - The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

Sierra Trails
GUIDE TO the lost sierra
2015 RACE PROGRAM
DOWNIEVILLE CLASSIC
20 year anniversary
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DownievilleClassic.com
LostandFoundBikeRide.com
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It was twenty years ago
today
Sergeant Pepper taught the
band to play…
Technically, it was 21 years
ago, back in 1994 when a
young Greg Williams dreamt of
a point-to-point cross-country
race from Sierra City to Downieville and in so doing created
an institution. That fledgling
race was called the Coyote
Classic, named in line with
Coyote Adventures, a bright
eyed Nevada City based company with an idea of a different
kind of gold to be mined in the
hills of the mother lode. Trails
and mountain bikes, no extraction required beyond a little
sweat equity on the climbs,
the pain suffered on the uphills
rewarded by descents that
measured in the tens of miles
and thousands of feet at a time. It seemed that a bike race would
be a good way to draw attention to the trails up here.
This is the 20th running of that race, now known far and wide as
the Downieville Classic. It has grown into a weekend long test of
mettle, a party of legendary repute, and a gathering of friends,
family and tribe. Those of us involved in bringing this glorious
beast to life each year care deeply about every aspect of that
previous sentence. Our connection to this place, and each other,
spans decades. Because of this race, this place, we have found
new friends, grown together, been part of this extended family
through every aspect of the cycle of life, grown from being rowdy young men and women into rowdy older men and women,
evolved from wanting nothing more than to howl down these
trails to embracing the care and feeding of them as well, formed
a non-profit that does exactly that, and we still believe in putting
on a race that will push your boundaries and then throwing a
party that you will love (and probably regret the day after). These
are our home trails, and the Downieville Classic is our touchstone.
Over the years, a diverse and amazing cast of characters has
been part of the Classic. In honor of this, year 20, we are going to yield the floor to them, and let them say a few words
about what the Downieville Classic means to them. Welcome to
town. Thanks for being part of this whole messy and awesome
ass-kicker. ~ Michael Ferrentino
Purveyors of Fine Singletrack
Trail Shuttles & Bike Rentals
Full Service Shop
Maps & Trail Info
208 Main Street, Downieville
(530) 289.3010
208 Main Street, Downieville
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July 30th - August 2nd 2015
Presented By
Chain of Events
THURSDAY
8:30am-5:00pm Demo Days & Trail Shuttles
4:30-8:30pm Mechanical Bull Riding Competition
6:00-10:00pm Yuba Expeditions’ Thursday Night Party, BBQ & Shenanigans
7:30-9:30pm Live Music – Lone Madrone, brought to you by Yuba
FRIDAY
The Bike Racing (see map center page)
POINT-TO-POINT CROSS COUNTRY RACE and ALL-MOUNTAIN
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, STAGE 1: SIERRA CITY TO DOWNIEVILLE
Saturday August 1st, 2015.
Sierra City to Downieville. 4,413' ascent / 5,692' descent.
The Downieville Classic cross country race is one of the last remaining
point-to-point bicycle races in the United States. The 29 mile course follows
a rugged "Gold Rush" era route that departs the mountain town of Sierra
City (elevation 4,100'), climbs to the crest of the Sierra Nevada (elevation
7,100'), and then plunges 5,200 vertical feet into downtown Downieville. A
golden pathway, selected as a tribute to the mountains, the rivers, the fresh
mountain air, and to the hard men that carved these trails through the river
canyons in search of gold and prosperity.
DOWNIEVILLE DOWNHILL RACE and ALL-MOUNTAIN WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP, STAGE 2: PACKER SADDLE TO DOWNIEVILLE
Sunday August 2nd, 2015.
Packer Saddle to Downieville. 5,333' descent / 1,010' ascent.
Dropping 5,000 vertical feet in 15 miles from Packer Saddle to Downieville,
the Downieville Downhill is the longest and most demanding downhill mountain bike race in the nation. This prestigious race course follows the paths of
the Sunrise Trail, Butcher Ranch Trail, Third Divide Trail and First Divide Trail.
8:30am-5:00pm Demo Days & Trail Shuttles
3:00-7:00pm Registration – Downieville Community Hall
8:30pm Santa Cruz Movie Night – Trail Stewards of the Lost Sierra
and Caddyshack, Yuba Theatre - Downieville
SATURDAY
7:00-9:00am Registration – Sierra City Community Hall
9:30am Cross Country Race Start – Stage 1 All-Mountain World
Championship – Sierra City
10:00am Downieville Classic Expo
**THE FOLLOWING EVENT TIMES TO BE DETERMINED BY
RACE COMPLETION:
- Big Air River Jump & Shimano Cast Off Competition
- Cross Country Race Awards Ceremony
- SBTS Raffle & New Belgium Bike Auction
- Ride SFO Box Jump
- Log Pull Competition – Main Street Expo Area
8:30-11:30pm Downieville Classic Dance Party, Live Music by
Joy and Madness – Santa Cruz Fire House Stage
SUNDAY
COFFEE & PAIN RELIEVER, ASAP!
9:30am Downhill Race Start – Stage 2 All-Mountain World Championship – Packer Saddle
10:00am Downieville Classic Expo
**THE FOLLOWING EVENT TIMES TO BE DETERMINED BY
RACE COMPLETION:
- Cozmo’s Wild Island Splashdown - Yuba Expeditions Expo Area
- Downhill Race Awards Ceremony, SBTS Raffle
MORE PAIN RELIEVER, COPIOUS NEW BELGIUM LIBATIONS & BITTER
SWEET GOODBYES TO THE 20TH ANNUAL DOWNIEVILLE CLASSIC
All-Mountain World Championships
All-Mountain racers compete in both the cross-country and the downhill,
on the same bike. A true test of stamina, skill, character, equipment, and
threshold for pain. Riders must choose their weapon wisely; a bike that
climbs efficiently, descends with precision, and can handle a high-speed
beat down without sudden failure. Bike weigh in will take place at 8:00am,
before race start. No switching parts- bike must weigh the same each day.
www.DownievilleClassic.com
Bike Demos, Trail Shuttles & Expo
On Thursday & Friday, before the racing starts, we’ve scheduled a host of trail
shuttles aimed at unique riding destinations and assembled some of the
nation’s top manufacturers to offer bike and equipment demos to the public. Set up behind the Yuba bike shop. Give us a call at Yuba Expeditions to
schedule shuttles (530) 289-3010 or reserve online YubaExpeditions.com
Log-Pull Competition
This one is self-explanatory. Pull a heavy-ass log down the length of Main Street
on a bike while your friends yell and pour beer on you. The timer stops after
you’ve finished a cold beverage. This event happens at some point Saturday.
Cozmo’s Wild Island Splashdown
Sunday, August 2nd
The concept for Wild Island is to float a trail, using giant innertubles with
plywood planks, and connecting a Wild Island in the middle of the river
confluence. Riders make their way out to the Island on a 16” wheeled kids
bike, while being blasted by Super Soaker squirt guns. When they reach the
island, adults will consume a cold beverage and make their way back to
land. Fastest person wins. Good Times!
With the river running at a trickle (and its June) we’re not sure the river jump
will happen. So, we’re taking extra measures to enhance the Wild Island
event for this year’s festival. Although nothing has been finalized, we assure
you that plans are being made, that technical napkin drawings are being
crafted, and that several cold beers are being consumed in order to bring a
high-quality and crowd-pleasing event.
Ron Williams Memorial- Big Air river jump
Saturday, August 1st
What started out as a bad idea over a couple of beers has now turned into a
Downieville Classic tradition. Known as Ron’s House O’ Big Air, the 70 foot
long, 8 foot tall, wooden ramp launches riders into one of the North Yuba’s
finest swim holes. Rider score is based on aerial acrobatics,
unfortunate mishaps, air time, and creative dress. The action starts with
qualifying around 11:00am and competition starts after noon.
So, bring a cold beer and lounge chair, sit back on the river bank, and watch
as aerial daredevils compete in this prestigious jump-off. Admission is free
and bikes are provided. Jumpers must sign waiver.
DOWNIEVILLE
DAY CAMP
Live Music with Joy & Madness
The music of Joy & Madness inspires joy in the soul and madness in the
body. An eight piece soul and funk explosion out of Sacramento’s growing
funk and jam scene, Joy & Madness brings its namesake to every
performance and leaves everybody sweaty, inspired, and full of joy. They’ve
played in Downieville before and put on an amazing performance! Show
starts at 8:00pm at the Downieville Fire House.
Saturday and Sunday
Thanks to the fine folks at SRAM we’re
able to offer a complimentary childcare
service during the Downieville Classic Downieville Day Camp. We’ve hired Rockin’ Nannies to entertain the kids during racing hours and while the band plays
on Saturday night. This special service allows parents to race and party without
having to worry about the kiddos heading to the river unattended or playing
chicken with cars on Highway 49. Camp takes place at the Downieville School
with a giant jumpy castle on the grass, games and activities in the school gymnasium and field trips to festival events. Snacks, beverages and quality meals
are all part of the program. Childcare is just one more indicator that the Downieville Classic is now two decades old, and that our focus is as much on the
racing as it is on ensuring the event is fun for the entire family. Thank you SRAM
for supporting such a great service to Downieville’s mountain biking moms and
dads, and for providing all the kids with a proper and unforgettable Downieville
Classic experience. Space is limited. Parents must RSVP.
www.DownievilleClassic.com
“One of the best things about
the Downieville Classic is that
it is a Mountain Bike course!
In the mountains! I was so
tired of doing 4mi lap races in
Vacaville and all these heinous places. This is A REAL
race! It always feels like a real
accomplishment to finish it.
Some of my most memorable
moments are from the first
two years of the race. In 1995
I was racing pro XC - my
first year. I had been racing a
Retrotec the first few months
and was kind of under a
curse. Racing horribly. I got
fed up and in June I got a
Ventana hardtail and starting
racing well again. I pre-rode
the Dville course and felt like I
had a good chance to do well
there since I was a fairly good climber and descender. I showed up on race
day and it was all the usual NorCal suspects – as well as Daryl Price. Doh.
Frank Trotter had told him about the race and the gold nuggets that were on
the line. I had a good climb and was 2nd behind Daryl going over the top. We
went down Butcher that first year - I could see his dust the whole descent. I
tried to catch him but ended up 1:40 behind him. He got gold nuggets and
I got Onza pedals. Anyone who rode in the era knows how horrible those
pedals were. The next year I came into the race with better fitness and ended
up being the first to the top of the climb. Greg Weber was on a moto riding
out towards Pauley Creek giving me time splits. I couldn’t believe I was in the
lead! I had a smooth run on the descent and ended up winning the race overall! I got the gold! The only prize I have ever won that has gained value over
the years.” ~ Stosh Bankston, High Sierra dangerman, native son, survivor of
The Retrotec Curse
“Not saying I was anything
special as a pro racer, but
I sure was pugnacious. I
loved to climb. I craved
adventure. Showed up
at Downieville sometime
around 1995 or 1996, I was
over-trained, and the exact
details escape me. However, I do have a vivid memory
of camping in the back of
my truck the night before
the 29 mile race, skipping
breakfast, hammering up
a delicious eight or so mile
climb and then … descending! Did I win? Actually, I
can’t remember. I think so?
Frankly, I don’t care.
At the finish line, the band
was playing, the old-timers
were cooking up a pancake
breakfast, and the Yuba
River sparkled. Pancakes
and beer, yep, pretty sure that was the recovery meal. Broad daylight is the
anti-beer goggle visual enhancer. A certain boy became a halo of clarity.
What? He had a hotel room with a shower? In Downieville? Done! Like the
confluence of water that gathers around the granite rocks, this place was the
union of goodness.” ~ Leah Garcia, mtb pro racer turned rodeo celebrity
“There was a picture in the Mountain Messenger the year that Henry beat me.
This young gifted rider at 15 crossed the line 12 seconds before I did it, and
changed us both. That day the watch stopped and the next 365 days started.
To think that 40 minutes could affect a year of your life. It did mine and did it
for a lifetime. When Henry O’Donnell’s clock stopped a new time started for
us both. As my head was slung over my bars and Henry put his arm around
me life was forever changed between us. A friendship like this was a gift, a gift
only a place like this can give. The lives we live now were forged in Downieville, that race changed our direction. It sparked something we would have
never found otherwise.” ~ Mark Weir, Downieville’s favorite shit-talker,
multiple time Downieville Downhill victor
“After racing the Classic every year for all but two races
in 20 years, I’ve racked up a
massive archive of memories
with almost too many friends,
adversaries, crashes and
near crashes to recount. Each
year, Weir and I would hear of
the amazing talent we’d be
up against. The pressure to
win was almost too much to
handle. One of those years
was when Ariel Lindsley was
the man to beat. When Ariel
and his teammate at the time,
Mike West, beat me up the
climb in the XC, the sinking
feeling I got the moment I
realized that I had likely lost
will stick with me forever.
My inner monologue went
something like, “ That’s it, I’m third.” Knowing the descending skills the two of
them could throw down on any given day at any race, my only chance was to
get them on the Third Divide climb, or so I had thought. That’s the thing about
Downieville. The mountain has a way of sorting things out whether it’s through
your bike or your body and it can put you in the hurt locker like no other race.
This year’s race was no exception. Ariel succumbed to a flat at the Butcher
Ranch Bridge, leaving only Mike, who was right with Ariel. As I approached
Mike on the climb up to Third Divide, I saw from his pedal stroke that he was
cramping—bad, real bad. I caught him and when I pedaled away, I heard the
most violent yell of pure agony that I’ve ever heard from a guy in the forest.
No one was more surprised than me when I crossed the finish line first. But
that’s Downieville. It’s a roller coaster of pain and elation—the suffer fest that
keeps me coming back for more.” ~ Jason Moeschler,
3- time All Mountain Champ
“20 years? It’s hard to believe. My thoughts go to that happy place when I
think back to all the good times spent with some of the best people I’ve met
in all my travels. Back in the day they called me the “Groundskeeper.” I would
go out a few weeks before the event and get the course ready. Henry O’ was
a skinny local kid and he would come out and help me. Mark Weir would
come a couple weeks early out to help, and to get his lines down. Countless
others would come to get the town and the mountain ready. There’s nothing like spending time with friends doing what you love. My favorite memory
though is getting up early Saturday morning of the race, with mild hangovers,
and getting on some motos with Greg Williams and riding from town to make
sure the XC course was flagged and ready to go. We made the race happen
during fires, we made it happen with massive amounts of snow and most importantly to us, we did it when others doubted. We all did it because we love
it, and because we love each other. We’ve all got the passion for the Downieville Classic; whether you come to race or to volunteer or to just sit in the river
with a cold beer. Friendships of a lifetime are made here, the more friends the
better. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your family. Stay after it everyone .” ~ the Groundskeeper, aka Uncle Cozmo, giver of the Shit Gift
“Downieville is an anachronism. In a world of hour-long
MTB races on purpose-built
5k loops, the Downieville event
stands out as a better-built relic
from another era; an era where
riders went to the mountains to
race mountain bikes, and they
brought the technical and literal
tools necessary for that adventure. When I first lined up in
Sierra City in 2010, I was intimidated by the courses and by
the long list of legendary riders
who were in attendance. Riders
like Moeschler, Weir, Craig,
and Schnell all had struck the
magic balance of bike handling,
fitness, experience, and luck to
win here before. So winning the
All-Mountain title that first year and adding my name to that list might be my
proudest racing achievement. If you’d told me then that I’d later win the DH
three years in a row, I’d have called you a liar. Or hugged you… Some things
don’t need to be updated, re-configured, or freshened, and Downieville certainly hasn’t changed much. To some extent though, I’ve changed to meet its
demands. I’m proud to be the crusty Mountain Man to beat at this year’s 20th
anniversary event.” ~ Carl Decker, The Man To Beat
“The year of the river float
was memorable. I recall Greg
saying, “it would be fun to
have some vendors and
athletes run the rapids before the weekend kicks off,”
and I also thought it sounded
smart. He told me this as we
sat on the bench in front of
the Downieville River Inn a
few weeks before the Classic.
Just then, Mongo ran past us
wearing a wet suit, helmet and
a life jacket. He looked like
a hybrid between a pro level
boogie boarder and a marine.
My doubts started then. “The
river is running pretty fast right
now, it should be fine for the
event.” My skepticism grew.
When the river “float” day
came, we shuttled said VIP’s
and athletes up to the drop off point above town, and as soon as the van
stopped, all the Yuba guys sprinted down to the beach and took the biggest,
mostly river-worthy tubes and jumped in, while the flatlanders picked over the
pile of rejected measly remaining tubes. It was like they grabbed new bikes
and left us with clunkers… We jammed a few beers in our swim trunks and
jumped in, not sure if belly down or belly up was the call, especially since
Willie, Wayno and posse were all gone. The first series of rapids were fucking
gnarly, and ended with a sharp left hand turn as the rapids slammed into a
big rock wall. I was able to make it through, but as I waited for my friends and
brother to come down, all I saw was my brother’s hat floating by. No brother,
no tube, just his hat. “Oh shit.” As it turned out, most lost everything but their
shorts that day; sunglasses, hats, beer and any future interest in tubing. The
skinny guys (mostly racers) sustained injuries in some cases resulting in their
not being able to race. I couldn’t get the smile off my face all weekend. It was
super fun, and is one of the reasons I always take Willie on uphill rides when
he comes to Marin.” ~ Gary Gleason, majordomo at WTB
“#1 - The First and Last
Float: We were in the van
heading upriver for a casual “float”. “Fellas, helmets
or no helmets”. Unanimously…. “no helmets”.
We departed the van and
wandered to the river. The
roar of the water was a
bit deafening. We jumped
in one by one, made it
through the first rapid and
someone yelled, “shoulda
worn helmets.”
#2 - Ghosts: I was standing outside the bike shop
when it was in the brick
building just thinking about
how cool the place was
and how I was feeling a bit tipsy from being over-served at the local watering
hole. Suddenly, my feet were moving under me. I thought, “now wait a second, I am not that drunk”. Just then, a frantic Greg Williams darts out of the
bike shop. “Earthquake” with a slight look of panic on his face. Then a minute
later Mr. Williams declared everything safe and told me it was most likely the
fault of this one ghost they have been dealing with in the shop.
#3 - The Moment I became a Full Time Volunteer: I had been asked to do
some volunteer work for the Classic many years ago. I decided I was going
to race instead. After a tough climb I made it into the creek on Pauley and
instantly, my entire body cramped launching me from my bike and putting me
in the ice cold water. At that moment, I decided I belonged working the event
rather than riding it.
#4 - The birth of the Thursday party: We always had a problem getting the volunteers to rally Saturday morning because of BIG Friday nights. Williams, in
his Great Chief infinite wisdom bought about 40 bottles of tequila and invited
everyone to the bike shop Thursday night. It had the desired effect. Everyone
nursed their hangovers through Friday. Friday evening rolled around and what
do you know… no drinking. Saturday at 5:30 AM roll call we had full attendance. The Thursday party was born.” ~ Jesse Passafiume, aka Jess Pass,
SBTS Treasurer and long-time Classic volunteer
“I remember the 1st ever race in 1995 when it was called the Coyote Classic,
seeing the flyer/newspaper my dad brought home from the Sports Anyone
store when Willie worked there. I went ahead paid the fees and entered the
beginner class thinking it was like the Downieville Decent ride that my dad did
a year before. On the morning of the race we were issued number plates. It
was at that moment I realized this was a REAL race. No need to pull out my
disposable camera I packed in my Camelback thinking I would stop to take
pictures on the climb. This was my first ever real race on a bicycle in my life
and the climb kicked my ass as well as braking with old skool cantilever rim
brakes on the downhill!
I did flat on Third Divide,
and changing my tube
I remember before
making it back to town.
I have NO idea where
I placed in the huge
class, only that I had a
total blast and it motivated me to ride even
more so I would do
better the next year in
1996.” ~ ”Metal Mike”
Haire, #1 Yuba shuttle
driver and recycler of all
things recyclable at the
Classic
“When Greg Williams asked me to
write something about the Downieville Classic in a few hundred words I
thought man if I knew how to write I
could probably put together a book
on the thing. Every Classic has been
great and provided many memories
I will carry for the rest of my life, but
one in particular really sticks out. It
was 2001 and I was a 15-year-old
boy living in Downieville with only
two things on my mind, bikes and
girls. I had been riding more than
ever and racing more and more. I
mainly just rode cross-country but
my motivation to get up the hills was
always to ride back down them as
fast as possible. I had done a couple
downhill races and decided that was the better discipline to focus on. I broke
the frame I was riding all year just two days before the race. With options
limited I decided to steal a frame my brother had in our garage while he was
off fighting fire all summer. I built the bike as quickly as I could and did one
run on it the day before the race with several mechanical issues. I got back
to town and worked all the bugs out then got ready for race day. I remember Greg putting me in the line up just in front of Kenny Burt. This pissed off
Kenny something fierce because he earned this spot from the previous year’s
race. Kenny confronted me about it and that is how I met him. I really didn’t
care where I started, so we switched spots and Kenny mellowed out. My Dad
drove me to the top on race day, told me to be safe and good luck. I was so
nervous at the start line hanging with all the fast guys; this was my first race
in the Pro class. I watched Weir start first, a couple other guys went then Tom
Delacy followed by Kenny Burt. I was in the start gate as nervous as I have
ever been. I got the count down and was off. The next thing I saw was the
naked man in Butcher Ranch then I shot through the gorge and was headed
down the single track. It wasn’t long and I started getting into dust, then all
of a sudden I was on Kenny’s wheel. I let him know I was there then blew by
him as soon as he found a spot to move over. I ran a 40-tooth chain ring so
the climb to the top of 3rd Divide really hurt. 3rd Divide was just a gray blur
then I hit the road at the bottom pedaling as hard as I could, I dove into upper
1st Divide kept my head down and put all I had into the pedals. When I hit
the pavement in town I remember some locals yelling and getting me fired up
for the last little bit of pain. I think the little hills on Upper Main Street hurt the
worst. I came across the finish line and my family was going nuts, I had no
idea how I did until I saw Weir’s face. Then it hit me; my time was 40 minutes
and 24 seconds, 11 seconds faster than Mark Weir. It took a while to settle in
and I think most people there couldn’t believe it either.” ~ Henry O’Donnell,
swatter of flies at the Coyote Shop, SBTS Trail Crew head honcho
“It was 2000, and we had never attended the “Classic” due to our work and
guiding schedules. We had guided a Hare Brain Adventure in Downieville
earlier in the year and our schedules were clear for the Classic date. I casually
asked Greg if there was anything we could help with since we were going to
be at the event! Greg casually said “you could help with the volunteers.” I said
okay!!! By Monday morning I told him IF I was ever going to help with the volunteers I was going to have to be a little more involved…… I’ve helped every
year since, contributing over 200 hours of volunteer time annually and love
being a part of the tribe.” ~ Debbie Bonovich, DVC Volunteer Coordinator
“All of the races have been a success and memorable events and each year a
unique experience. Reflecting back, I can tell you that the anticipation within
the community, the vitality that the races give the community each year, the
local business opportunities, and the knowledge that each and every year,
Downieville and the bike trail become more and more popular and widely known and respected as one of the premier locations for mountain bike
recreation stick out in my mind that are directly attributed to you and the race.
As for the organization of the races and your involvement, your credibility and
that of your organization has grown each year to a point that a trust and mutual respect has developed and from a County perspective, we anticipate and
are never disappointed that the race and appurtenant events will be smoothly run, will be a success, and the respect for the community is one of your
priorities so that event participants and their families can really appreciate
and enjoy all that Sierra County and Downieville have to offer. Likely my most
memorable times have been when my two boys were here and enjoying all
that the weekend had to offer. They certainly appreciated you and your efforts
to include the younger folks from the community. This was always something
that you strived to accomplish and it made a difference in their lives. You have
done well, your events have been a success, and my only regret is that you
live in a neighboring county and all of the positive energy you bring to local
business and outdoor recreation is not here for us to directly tap in to. Take
care my friend.” ~ Tim Beals, Director Public Works, a catalyst for the Classic
“My fondest memory of the classic
was my third year participating in
the event. The Yuba crew wanted
to put some 15 year old in front of
me (one minute man) at the start
of the DH. I had a good race the
year before and I wasn’t having
it. Long story short, that 15 year
old caught me before the waterfall
section on Butcher Ranch Trail
and went on to win. Meanwhile
I crashed and flatted out of the
race. I haven’t learned more in a
single day of racing before or after.
Thanks for the lesson Henry O!” ~
Kenny Burt, DVC tough man
“Downieville was where I almost
witnessed my first Darwin Award
recipient in the act. At the 2012
Classic a local named Jeff took a
$20 dare to dive off the top beam
of Durgan Bridge, approximately 40 feet above a 12 foot deep
swimming hole. The guy was wasted out of his mind as bystanders waited in
gripping suspense. He finally went for it, but the dive turned into a belly flop,
and with a thundering CLAP he hit the water. What seemed like an eternity
was only about 10 seconds, but Jeff cheated death and exploded from the
depths with a huge gasp of air and a “FUCK YEAH BITCHES!” His buddy was
heard to mutter, “I don’t know, man. That was a belly flop, not a dive.” Jeff
walked ashore with a broken nose and blood gushing down his face, screaming like a waterlogged Braveheart. Riding high on adrenaline, Jeff headed
straight toward St. Charles Place. Later on after the Sheriff heard of his exploits, Jeff was arrested. Turns out Jeff broke his back too.”
~ Kurt Gensheimer, Yuba Expeditions indentured servant, aka The ASS
“I pulled into Downieville with Greg’s mom, we had decorated a 3-wheeler and strapped it to the roof of our car and wrote “Downieville or Bust” on
the back window. I remember laying on a pile of rocks the first night at Wild
Plumb Campground and the morning of the race I think there was three of
us working at registration. The quote of the race was “Go like hell, go to bed,
get up and go like hell again!” AND that’s what we still do!” ~ Kathy Graham,
wild-haired raffle lady, volunteer extraordinaire and fun-loving grandmother
“Arguably the most difficult
piece of terrain to navigate at
the Downieville Classic isn’t the
Waterfall on Butcher, it’s the
finishing chute hay-bale chicanery downtown. Normally you’re
digging for tenths of a second on
the pavement, alone, in a hypoxic
universe of pain and self-loathing.
Then you have to shut ‘er down,
but in a semi-stylish manner,
and slide across the finish line to
salvation. I was about to do some
kind of Scandinavian maneuver
at the end of the XC race to save
face after a solid shellacking at
the hands of Mr. Decker when
a strangely wise looking figure
leapt into my path. The air of
wisdom quickly vaporized into a
jet of malted beverage being sprayed into my face. Hmm. Through this sticky
stream I surveyed my assailant, expecting it to be none other than Downieville’s favorite shit-talker, Mark Weir. But it was just some drunk jackass with a
stack of cans at 11:00am. So I took the wizard staff, finished off the top beer
and blasted it back his way before stopping the clock. Just another day at our
favorite bike race.” ~ Adam Craig, All-Mountain badass, decent rally navigator
“Memories of the Downieville Classic are like a colorful, heirloom patchwork
quilt that your grandmother makes for you, each patch painstakingly chosen
for it’s texture/color and the unique story that it tells about your past, present
and future. Convergences align in Downieville: rivers and trails, old friends
and new rivals, good ideas and great times, even Clampers and mountain
bikers. In my 15+ years of racing the Classic it’s hard to pin point just one
moment that was pivotal or more meaningful than another, just like it’s impossible to choose a favorite patch on grandma’s quilt. Was it the years of dirt
lot camping with our band of bros on the edge of town in our vans, or was it
Marla Streb doing the river jump with a fake baby strapped to her chest? Or
how about the year that downtown was a writhing mass of sweaty cyclists,
the most hearty mosh pitting, jacked up on hard driving music and alcohol.
Or was it the year that I stood on the inaugural singlespeed AM podium? So
many colorful memories of the Classic, so many stories. So instead of just
one, I like to wrap myself in all of them, bask in the warmth that these memories bring to my soul, just like grandma’s quilt.” ~ Yuri Hauswald, GU ambassador, singlespeed honch, poetic soul
“The Classic holds many great
memories for me. Experiencing
acquaintances becoming friends,
and those friends becoming
family, late night shenanigans
(AKA twilight river jumping), and
of course the never ending epic
riding. One year, however, was life
changing. It happened a dozen
or so Classics ago at the beginning of race Saturday. Chatter
throughout the expo was that
our announcer was not feeling
well and would not be able to continue. Not sure how I got into the mix of the
conversation, but I do remember saying, “what the hell, I’ll give it a shot.” That
decision changed my life. I found a talent I had really never tapped. From that
day forward, I became the “Voice of the Classic.” It has led to many opportunities since that day, even outside of our SBTS world. I can’t imagine the
person I would be today, without those simple words spoken so many years
ago. Thank you DVC!” ~ Marty Scheel, SBTS and Yuba Partnership
Coordinator and Voice of the Classic
“I think it must have been 1998, the Downieville Classic was held sometime
in September and it ended up dumping rain for the whole weekend. I camped
out with Marla Streb and some other friends. Marla was tired from full season
racing downhill so she decided to race the XC race and skip the DH, and I
was tired from racing a full XC season so I decided to race the DH (my first).
Marla let me use her bike from the previous season, and the bike was totally
beat. It was snowing and there were probably only 4-5 girls who showed up
to the start. I don’t remember much of the race, and I don’t even remember if
I did a practice run... I ended up winning the race and remember some of the
other girls complaining that it wasn’t fair since I was an XC racer! Back then
the fastest man and woman in the DH got an ounce of gold, the first man and
woman to the top of the climb in the XC race got an ounce of gold, and the
winners of the XC race got an ounce of gold. I decided right then that I would
save my gold and use it to make my wedding rings if I ever got married. I got
married in 2010 and was true to my word. The gold was melted and used
to make the wedding rings that Sam and I wear.” ~ Rachel Lloyd, XC racer
turned DH champion, wife, mom, all around badass
“Some of my favorite Classic memories happen after the race is over on Saturday night! Everyone breathes a small sigh of relief that we’ve almost made it
through the week and can relax a little. Saturday night after the band, industry
folks, volunteers, SBTS staff and board get together to play a game called
CRUD. I have no idea who came up with this game but if you want to learn
all the rules, just ask Todd. This game is debauchery at it’s finest. It includes,
skill, finesse, lots of yelling and
cheering. It’s fun with 4 people or
30. I’ve even won a couple of games
myself!” ~ Tara Stone, SBTS Program Director, wearer of many hats
“Downyville?,” I said, “What’s
Downyville?” “Downieville is amazing, the only reason were not there
right now is because there’s still
snow on top” said Greg. “I guess
I’ll have to check it out” It was more
than nineteen years ago that first
day I stumbled onto the Wednesday evening Coyote ride. I never
imagined how that would change
the trajectory of my life. There was
a crazy connection with these guys
on the ride right from the first day,
and I met some of the best friends
I would ever have. There was this
guy Greg, that most people called Willie for some reason, and this really fast
kid Jason. A couple months later I got to find out what they were talking about
as I was riding my bike up an endless climb towards the Sierra Buttes. I had
to be at my intersection well before the racers to make sure they stayed on
course. They would be riding this trail tomorrow in the “Downieville Downhill”
but today was XC day and they had to take the long way down. After the
sweep came through my work for the day was done. I got to enjoy a private
run down the trail that was set for tomorrows race. It was my first run down
Butcher Ranch Trail. The damage was done, the hook was set, there was
no escape. The trails were amazing but there was something else that really
hooked me. It was the vibe of the place and the other people who felt it too.
It’s not like any other place on earth. Nineteen years later I never imagined
that my connection to this place would have changed my life so completely. I
get asked buy that guy Greg, to try to remember my most memorable Downieville Classic experience and I can’t really do it. They all have merged into a
big mess of dirt, sweat and love in my mind. The years have passed by like
water through a sieve. But the love and friendship are caught and overflow
over the rim and I realize it’s not just the place, it’s the people who love this
place and love each other, what has evolved to be the SBTS Tribe. I invite you
all to become part of our Tribe, our family in the mountains. If you’re lucky it
will change your life like it did mine.” ~ Chris Feucht, aka The Silver Fox
“Our first ever attempt at this event was preceded by a night of camping,
which meant crawling into our sleeping bags on a gravel road only to wake
up at 4 am and try this thing out. Lots of belly aching giggles, adventures and
growing up to make the Classic truly a Classic event, only made successful
because of dedicated friends and family who sometimes enjoy torture. We
certainly had no clue what we were doing, but figured it out along the way
with countless memories that will last a lifetime.” ~ Heather Williams, mother
of the Downieville Classic, amazing person
“In my years attending the Downieville Classic as a competitor, as a
volunteer and in a stuffed animal suit, I have witnessed: spectacular
river jumps and more theories on proper ramp building than a fleet of
Caltrans’ engineers could offer; mountain bike hero-pros and everyday
riders conquering this legendary course with dirty faces full of
determination and triumph; Southern Comfort shots before the race for
courage; creative trailside repairs including one splinted left arm, one
splinted broken bike frame, and one Sh*tbike repair all of which involved
duct tape; keg-supported white water ass-smashing on inner tubes down the
Yuba River; participants striving for excellence in the annual ‘That Guy’
award; nearly obliterating the frontend of Jelly Bread’s new Mercedes
Benz van with the mini excavator; attractive women gyrating to jukebox
tunes while on top of pool tables in the St. Charles; tapped-out, thirsty competitors drinking my ice cooler water at the top of Third Divide; colorful Saddle
Tramps lyrics and the subsequent moshing that ensued; Nica’s fire dancing; Larry disappearing – again; friends who opted out of racing the highly
sought-after all mountain category just so they could party on Saturday night;
and my own 7 month old daughter fast asleep in her Baby Bjorn on my chest
while standing on the winners podium with the crowd cheering. My point is
this, The Classic is so much more than a mountain bike race – it’s a spectators’ spectacle. It is an event worth witnessing every year and creating your
own memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, it gives you some more old folks
home material to talk about when you are fresh out of fishing stories. Bring
your friends, bring your family, come to The Classic, and make some history.
We’ll see you there.” ~ Mark Pecotich, Goshawk at large
“When I lost my 4yo daughter
back in 2003, I wanted to honor
her life by doing various MTB
events to keep her voice alive.
Starting with the 24 Hours of
Tahoe, I have done many, and the
Downieville Classic XC has been
one of my favorites. The “bucket
list” factor of this event, combined
with its limited participant numbers, led me to do it twice, finishing 30 minutes faster the second
time. Continued participation has
been difficult, as my work schedule during the summer limits when
I can have special days off. Being
your 20th, I may be able to pull
some strings and make it happen
this year. Hoping to see you on
the course!” ~ Shawn Lester
“It’s amazing I ever got the
opportunity to host the Classic
in the first place. After all, I was
a longhaired hippie mountain
bike kid from Nevada City and I
wanted the keys to town. AND
I wanted to invite all my rowdy
friends to race bikes down the
mountain, listen to live music
on Main Street, drink beer and
party at the river. Fortunately for all of us Downieville Classic lovers, town had
already gotten a taste for recreational tourism and the local Chamber of Commerce backed me 100% on getting the permits. I grew up with the Classic
and learned to be a man in Downieville. I learned that a man’s word means
everything in business, in friendship and in family. I learned that when certain
folks in Downieville ask you how you’re doing, you tell tem that you’re “getting
by” cause they really don’t want to hear how good you have it. I learned to
keep my head down and how to stay after it, both on and off the bike. Over
the past 24 years of trying to carve out a 2- wheeled living in Downieville I
have a pretty good idea of what the event and I are made of, and I realize
how lucky I am to have had the opportunity to meet so many incredible and
fun-loving people in such a magical setting, and to be able to share it with my
wife and kids. This is our place and our tribe, and together we mess around,
we play around, we fuck around a lot! Thanks everybody for giving me one
more chance to do this thing.”~ GW, human being
“Congratulations on twenty years of
the Downieville Classic! My enduring
memory of this event is sitting on
the banks of the confluence of the
Downie and North Yuba Rivers and
watching the annual river jump. The
crowd that forms to watch this event,
reminds me of what this location must
have looked like in the first years of
the gold rush. People everywhere,
here to find their fortune. As I watch
this annual scene, if you put a gold
pan in each visitor’s hand and took a
photo in sepia tone, it’s exactly what
I would expect the gold rush scene of
165 years ago to be in this same location. Whether it be for fame or fortune, Downieville beckons. Then and now.
The Downieville Classic keeps this pioneer spirit alive.” ~ Lee Adams, retired
Sierra County Sheriff, County Supervisor, historian, friend of remote places
“It’s hard to believe that twenty years have passed since I started doing
cartoon designs for the Downieville Classic. I still wear my old Coyote sweatshirt, although I try to save it for special occasions so it doesn’t fall apart.
The same can’t be said of the Classic itself, still going strong after so many
years, despite the hazards of the course. Here’s to another twenty, at least!”
RL Crabb
About the Artist: “I met Bob Crabb in 1994
in Nevada City. I was involved with Coyote
Adventure Company at the time and had
wanted to develop a character to represent
the personality of the busines. I heard about
this guy named “Crabbman” and how he was
a “cool dude that drew cartoon characters.”
After spending only a few minutes with Bob
he was able to draw this Coyote with my
smile. It was a good meeting and Bob has
drawn several visions for me ever since.” GW
See what vision Bob drew for this year’s Classic
at the SBTS merchandise booth.
OCTOBER 10th, 2015
GIRO PRESENTS - A NEW KIND OF BIKE RACE
In short, Grinduro is just what the name suggests: Gravel Road Race +
Mountain Bike-Style Enduro = one long loop of pavement and dirt, where
finishing times aren’t based on overall loop time, but four timed segments
(each roughly five-to-seven minutes).
But Grinduro is not just a bike race. It’s a celebration of cycling with as much
emphasis on the fun as the ride, with excellent food, an impressive display of
art and incredible handmade bikes, live music, camping and a festival
atmosphere.
The course is a serious affair (7,500-feet of climbing in 60 miles) but the
Grinduro isn’t meant to be a sufferfest. We’ve linked together some of our
favorite roads in a quiet corner of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. The
course features a mix of surfaces (smooth pavement, gravel and hard-packed
dirt) with two main climbs, one long valley and two world-class descents. One
descent includes a fast and flowy singletrack trail. The other descent trends
downhill for 30 miles!
With a Gran Fondo-style mass start from Quincy, you’ll be pedaling out of
town and up the first climb alongside your heroes and the pace will be
conversational—because overall time doesn’t matter, only the four timed
segments. The Grinduro segments (the exact sections will be shared on
September 26) are designed to reward the most well rounded of rouleurs.
A WORD OF WARNING: It’s rough in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Seriously
rough. On our recent course pre-ride we had nine flats in our small group, with
one flat on a 4×4 Toyota truck and one on a Mercedes wagon. If you come
out on your road bike with inner tubes in your tires, you’re almost guaranteed
to end up finishing on foot, if at all.
We’ll be at high elevation in the fall, so bring layers—ideally arm/leg warmers
and a jacket—just in case weather rolls in.
There will be feed zones (and an excellent lunch!), but smart riders will bring at
least two water bottles and their favorite nutritional supplies.
You can ride this loop in road shoes with road pedals, but we recommend
mountain bike pedals and shoes for their versatility.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, October 9th
3:00pm Gates open at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds
6:00 – 9:00pm Registration & Check-In at the Tulsa Scott Pavilion
6:00 – 10:00pm Sierra Nevada beer tent open
7:00 – 9:00pm Food Vendors open on the Main Lawn
Saturday, October 10th
4- timed segments
#1 - a wide-open, practice-your-tuck, high-speed, non-technical affair
#2 - a flat-out, five kilometer time trial on flat-to-rolling blacktop
#3 - one mile of leg-searing, punchy climbing
#4 - a section of the twisty, singletrack descent back to Quincy
RECOMMENDED GEAR
THE BEST BIKE: You can ride any type of pedal-driven bicycle (no electric-pedal assist!), although we recommend a cyclocross bike or mountain
bike. The ultimate setup is probably a disc brake-equipped cyclocross bike
with fast-rolling, tubeless clincher tires. Be prepared with at least two extra
tubes, a multi-tool and mini-pump.
6:00 – 8:00am Bike Valet open and located at the Art Barn
6:00 – 7:30am Registration & Check-In, Riders Breakfast
6:30 – 8:00am Food Vendors open on the Main Lawn
7:01am Sunrise
8:00am Ride Start at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds
3:00 – 8:00pm Pop-Up Store open and Bike Valet open
3:00pm – 12:30am Sierra Nevada Beer Tent is open
5:00 – 9:00pm Food Vendors open on the Main Lawn
6:00 – 7:30pm Riders Dinner by Chris DiMinno
6:34pm Sunset
7:00pm General Admission Gate Opens at the Ticket Window
8:00 – 10:00pm Live Music Mike Watt and the Missingmen, Ray Barbee
10:30 – 12:30am Late Night Music TBD on the Main Lawn
Proceeds benefit the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
www.grinduro.com
DOWNIEVILLE CLASSIC RACECOURSES
You can purchase our map
in a topographic format, printed on
waterproof and tear resistant
paper, with proceeds benefiting the
maintenance of featured trails
www.sierratrails.org/map
June 4th, 2016
(Proposed Date)
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
Come to ride some of the most beautiful and
empty alpine valleys California has to offer
Presented By
Festivities
Coot Bay at Lake Davis hosts the Start and Finish area with an outdoor expo
area, bike demos, beer garden and a bounce house for the kids. Post ride
food is provided by Longboards Bar & Grill, with tasty cold beer available from
The Brewing Lair, located in Blairsden CA.
The Lost & Found course features a perfect blend of pavement, dirt road,
gravel road and historic railroad grade. Racers must choose their weapon
wisely (road bike, cross bike or mountain bike).
The route is 100 miles with 7,000' of elevation gain and is 80% dirt. Also
available are two shorter course options; 30 miles and 60 miles. The BIG route
starts at Lake Davis, located 15 minutes north of Portola, and takes racers
on a rolling tour around the lake, up into the surrounding mountains and then
sends them through some of the most beautiful and empty alpine valleys
California has to offer. Participants can choose to race or simply ride the route
and take advantage of the quality aid stations. Riders from around the world
are invited to lose themselves and find this two-wheeled paradise.
Rules of the Road
- Riders must obey all applicable traffic laws during the event and are
encouraged to use common sense, keep their head up and stay in their lane
of travel. At no time will there be a closed road.
- For the first 3.3 miles (first paved section to Lightning Tree Boat Ramp) riders
in the peloton will have full use of the right lane of travel, but cannot ride left of
the yellow line into the oncoming lane at any time during the ride.
- Once the route changes to dirt road, riders must obey all traffic laws and use
common sense, keeping their speed under control.
- Riders should expect vehicle traffic on all roads, along with ATVs,
motorcycles, rednecks, livestock, Vicious Cows and wild animals.
- Stay in your lane and follow the rules of the road.
- Once a rider is dropped from the main peloton they must ride as far right
as possible in single formation. This applies to both the pavement and dirt
sections.
- Course features several cattle grates across the road that demand attention.
RACE START TIMES
The Bike Racing
100 mile route - 7,000' elevation gain
60 mile route - 4,000' elevation gain
30 mile route - 2,000' elevation gain
Course features 8- theme based aid stations
Proceeds benefit the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
All categories will stage at least 15 minutes prior to start time for instructions
on completing the ride. Ride start will be as follows:
8:30AM - 100 mile Pro Men, Pro Women and Singlespeed
8:35AM - 100 mile amateur riders
9:30AM - 60 mile riders
9:35AM - 30 mile riders
www.LostandFoundBikeRide.com
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OFFERED -
Our mission is:
“to preserve, enhance and
restore the trails of the
Sierra Buttes region for
diverse trail users through
collaboration, education,
stewardship and having fun”
We have experience in all phases of trail development, trails master planning, backcountry risk management and project fulfillment. We specialize in
the design of sustainable trails and trail systems, and offer the following
services for hire throughout the world.
Who We Are...
Formed in 2003, the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship is a 501c3 non-profit
dedicated to preserving and enhancing recreational trails in the Sierra Buttes
region. Our founding goal is ensuring that these recreational gems will withstand the test of time and the ravages of nature, and be able to provide access and enjoyment for ALL users for generations to come.
This area is very dear to us, and we consider the access to this special environment to be of major importance to the local community as well as visitors
seeking recreation. The maintenance and improvement of these trails, in
order to mitigate the impact that occurs with use, minimize erosion and watershed encroachment, and ensure long-term trail stability, has been a focal
point for us, and has provided both inspiration as well as satisfaction for our
growing family of volunteers.
Since our founding in 2003, with the help of our members and volunteers,
we’ve restored over 100 miles of trail, and created another 50 miles of new
trail. Additionally, we have helped provide learning environments for local
schools, and tied together the idea of recreation and environmental
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Professional Trail Crew We've been digging in the dirt professionally for over a decade, working
with: private landowners, City, County, State and Federal agencies, Land
Trusts and School Districts; performing the following trail services:
construction, restoration, maintenance and enhancement; with first-hand
knowledge of working in a wide range of area designations: Wilderness,
Roadless, Wild & Scenic, OHV and Recreation; on the following trail types:
motorized, multiple-use, Pacific Crest Trail and ADA accessible pathways.
Volunteer Programs -
SBTS holds the proper insurance policies ($1 million liability, workers comp
for employees, incidental for volunteers), enabling us to "partner" with
County, State and Federal agencies. This allows us, as a non-profit, to
involve volunteers on projects, get quality work done that might not otherwise happen, leverage available funding by sometimes as much as 1500%,
and help create a long-term maintenance plan that engages the public and
lessens the load on land managers.
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With 25 years experience in event promotion, we offer consultation services
geared towards all phases of production: concept, permit procurement,
logistics and operating plans, marketing, registration and participant and
volunteer management. We do this everyday!
• bike wash and secure storage areas
• tasty breakfast breads and muffins
• affordable rates
• mountain bike shuttle arrangements
Tourism Development and Community Design -
We are available for Guest Speaking appearances and consultations
focused on the positive economic affects of recreational tourism on rural
communities, and how to engage local land managers and the community.
Best Roasted Coffee and Best Patio to BBQ ON THE RIVER
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Groceries and General Store
Since 1918
bikes (and their owners) are always welcome
For reservations call 530-289-3573
www.downievillecarriagehouse.com
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proprietors Liz and Richard Halliday
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Open 7 Days a Week
530.836.2519
Youth Employment and Training ProgramsThe Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship hires 10 Plumas High School students
(ages 16-17) for a summer work program, focused on restoring and
constructing trails in the Plumas National Forest. Members are supervised
by two adult Crew Leaders that are familiar with the work area, are experts
in trail restoration, and are well rehearsed in backcountry safety. Members
live in tents, cook their own meals and practice “no impact” camping.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
• Development of an Emergency Action Plan
• Maintain and care for tools and equipment
• Produce quality trail work and be accountable to crew members
• Cook and prepare meals for the group, set up and tear down camp
• Document work completed through: photos, work reports and blogging
SKILLS LEARNED
• Backcountry Safety and Awareness
• Tread Maintenance and Restoration
• Cross Cut and Hand Saw Training
• Hand Tool Use and Maintenance
• Drainage Design and Installation
• Rock Retaining Walls
• Tread Armoring
• Turnpike Construction
AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS
• CPR
• Backcountry First Aid
• Trail Tool Usage and Upkeep
• Trail Maintenance & Restoration
• Cross Cut and Hand Saw Usage
BECOME A MEMBER!
We invite you to visit The Brewing Lair,
relax outside in the fresh mountain air.
Enjoy a round of disc golf, wifi, or a book,
sipping on great beer from our wilderness nook.
IPAs, Saisons, and a shade of a dark brew,
from time to time you’re sure to find something new.
Cheers! to finding us if you dare,
from Rich & Susan of The Brewing Lair
67007 Hwy 70 Blairsden, CA 96103 530.394.0940
Facebook.com/TheBrewingLair Twitter.com/TheBrewingLair
Open Daily
May through October
bar & grill
Extensive Beer and
Wine Selections
Bar/deck menu 12 noon to closing. Dinner menu from 6 p.m.
530-836-1111
Longboards Bar & Grill, Plumas Pines Golf Resort
402 Poplar Valley Road, Graeagle, CA
View special events and menus- www.longboardsbarandgrill.com
"Linking our communities to one another and creating backcountry
connections to our surrounding National Forest lands"
TRAILS MASTER PLAN Plumas & Sierra Counties, CA
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