WEST COAST GRAVL

Unleash your inner Viking!

May 3rd, 2026 YACHATS, OREGON

West Coast Gravel celebrates the explorer in all of us as you make your way to the shores of the Pacific and take on the Siuslaw National Forest's unforgettable backroads for a journey that would make Thor or Freyja proud!

This second day of cycling after the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic sits only 9 miles from Waldport south on the 101 to the fantastic community of Yachats, Oregon.

The event features the Erik the Red loop with 53 miles, or choose the shorter and less graveled Leif Erikson route with 32 miles and less climbing.

Most of the terrain is new to many riders and has a thrilling twist that has seldom seen a bike tire on.

Please note that, like all events at Aid 1 and the course split, you can customize your journey if you have signed up for the Erik the Red loop and ride shorter.

Relax in Yachats at West Coast Gravel

01 Round #4 of the OTC Series

After a day of adventure on Saturday at the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic this event 30 minutes or more quicker by time!

Either route will leave you with a smile in Yachats, built for the gravel enthusiast.

02 Early Spring Season

Bring your 35MM or larger gravel bike or mountain bike and enjoy the views and scenery of the Oregon Coast. This event has ocean waves and ribbons of gravel to treat your bike to something special.

03 Friends Welcome!

The first weekend of May means we are in full swing to welcome you to Yachats, Oregon to not only enjoy a great ride, but to enjoy time friends and family who may be joining you for other activities while you pedal away.

West Coast Gravel

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026

Start Time 9am

Yachats, Oregon

Yachats Commons is the venue for this spring cycling classic!

Google Venue Map

Early Pricing

125.00 Early

140.00 before 1/1

150.00 after 4/4

Max Participation 300

Packet Pickup

SUNDAY PACKET PICKUP IN YACHATS!

Sunday am ONLY 7:00 until 8:30 am Yachats Commons Building in the Gazebo. Park in Yachats!

Awards and Celebration

Custom Medals for all 11 divisions awarded starting at 1:pm and 1:30 pm. Live Music onsite and food vendors to use your 14.00 food voucher.

Custom awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each category.

1:pm and 2: PM

Champion awards include custom Glass Trophies

Additionally, the overall champions (combined categories) of the Long and Short courses will receive free entry to next year's event.

The 2nd and 3rd place overall finishers (combined categories) will receive 50% off their entry for next season.

THE ROUTES

No riders may leave after 9:30 am from the venue in Yachats. Rider meeting 8:45 am outside! The timing starts 3.7 miles from Yachats and ends 1 mile before Yachats for your safety. Ride it our race it and have fun!

Whats Included

1

Soft Tri-Blend T

We know you demand quality from your experience, and our West Coast Gravel water-based ink soft shirt is a fitting compliment to your efforts.

2

Food Voucher

Every participant and volunteer receives a 15.00 food voucher to use at the Drift Inn before or after the event or at our onsite food vendor, Cowgirl Cookin. Yes, Vegan options are available.

3

Fully stocked aid stations/Mechanical Support

Water and proud to have Hammer Nutrition Heed at all Aid Stations plus mechanical support at the Venue and Aid station #1

PB and J, single-serve cookies, pretzels, pickles, and much more along your journey.

We also offer Drop bag service for a jacket, snack, etc, in a duffle or 1-gallon zip lock bag by 8 a.m. Last name and plate number, please. We have labels

4

Custom Awards

Top 3 awards for all distances, plus a top team award for the best team time on the long course for your top 3 riders! Make sure to list your team name when registering and give it your best, or simply finish and smile!

SCHEDULE

FAQS

Here are answers to some common questions.

35 MM and, if wet, 38 MM for increased contact area.
The simple answer is yes if you have training time and can handle some sustained climbing.
Safety
Usually, we do start all at once from the venue, and in 2025, we will start at 9:45 am from FS 55 after you ride Rules of the Road with NO Flaggers. ODOT Does not allow road control on weekends, so bring a Taillight and ride safely. Please note if the day is wet, we may do an individual chip start to keep you warmer for the day's activities.
No!
No refunds exist, outside of the fact that when registering, consider purchasing the Bike Reg protection for injuries and certain conditions not associated with Mudslinger Events or the Oregon Triple Crown.
If your bike is unable to proceed we will pick you up and bring you back to Yachats.
AID DISTANCES
Five Mile signs will be placed on the long course, and added signs before turns on the course! The GPX file is on the online Ride with a GPS map to download to your Garmin or Wahoo device.
10 Barrel Brewing is our primary support for those over 21, and we will also have various other choices for those under 21 or those not partaking in our sponsor's support.
Over the past decade we have operated on the first weekend of May, we have had great weather 75% of the time and only twice was the weather less than favorable. Always bring good rain gear when visiting the Oregon Coast!
Yes, a Class 1 or 3 Pedal Assist E-bike division.