Over 500 Cyclists Enjoyed an Oregon Coast Gravel Weekend!
Cyclists enjoyed a long weekend and ride around the Siuslaw National Forest on some of quietest roads in the USA
Sometimes you need to unplug, ride and rejuvenate, and that's what 500 lucky cyclists did last weekend from little coastal towns on Oregon’s Central Coast in Yachats and Waldport at Oregon Coast Gravel Epic on the Saturday and West Coast Gravel on the Sunday.
On the Abomination, Aris Sophocles winner at Sasquatch Duro was beaten by Austen Davis on the 60 mile with 6,600 feet of climbing in a time 3:20:47 with Nick North in third place, the trio finishing within 10 seconds of each other.
In the women's category, Chloë Spritz (PDX Dream Team) was again in winning form soloing to the finish in 3:45:54, 31 mins ahead of Jennifer Bentley (Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon) in second and Erin Compton (Crank Queens) in third place
Wesley Cheney was fastest on the shorter 37 mile Son of Abomination that was still physically demanding with 3,740 feet of climbing in 1:56:56 ahead of Andrzej Stadnik in second and Scott Carroll in third place.
In the women's category, Kristina Gray (Dialed Cycling Team) soloed to the finish in a time of 2:18:00 ahead of Emily Hodel (BBG) in second and Sara Halterman (Deschutes Brewery) in third place.
On Sunday it was time for West Coast Gravel and time for participants to Release their Inner Viking! ON the 53 mile Erik the Red loop and the shorter and less gravelled 32 mile Leif Erikson route.
Aris Sophocles was again beaten by Austen Davis for the second day in a row on the Erik the Red in a time 2:42:39 with Jacob Lippert in third place.
In the women's category, Chloë Spritz (PDX Dream Team) was again victorious in a time of 3:03:48 ahead of Angharad Porteous (BicycleAttorney.com) in second with Erin Compton (Crank Queens) in third place again.
ON 32 mile Leif Erikson route, Andrzej Stadnik soloed (*Biciclista US) to the finish in a time of 1:38:21, ahea of Edward Dudlik (Dialed Cycling Team) in second and Will Martin (POA) in third place.
In the women's category, Jennifer Bentley (Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon) switched to the shorter course and won in a time of 1:56:26 ahead of Steph Brandt in second and Emily Hodel (BBG) in third place.
All the Champions were awarded custom Pint glasses and trophies, and all participants enjoyed a complimentary beverage and post-event fun including LIVE music, podium awards after each ride.
Mike Ripley, CEO Mudslinger events commented "What a weekend! 13 years fly by and year 5 of hosting a double Oregon Coast Gravel Weekend! Thanks to all for making the first weekend in May special. See u at the Oregon Gran Fondo May 18th!"
Link to 2025 Oregon Coast Gravel Epic Results: https://my.raceresult.com/335520/results and Photos: https://seanbenesh.pixieset.com/oregoncoastgravelepic
Link to 2025 West Coast Gravel Results: https://my.raceresult.com/335521/results and Photos: https://seanbenesh.pixieset.com/westcoastgravel
Next up is the Oregon Gran Fondo in Cottage Grove OR on May 18, 2025, click here to Register Now.
2025 Oregon Triple Crown Calendar
The Oregon Triple Crown is a prestigious three-part series featuring the state's premier gravel and endurance races. Participants compete in events across Oregon, testing their endurance, grit, and versatility in a variety of terrains. With races that combine adventure, community, and competition, the Triple Crown is one of the most exciting cycling series in the Pacific Northwest.
| Real West Gravel | March 16, 2025 | Pendleton OR | Register Now |
| Sasquatch Duro | April 13, 2025 | To Be Announced | Opens Dec 2024 |
| Oregon Coast Gravel Epic | May 3, 2025 | Waldport OR | Register Now |
| West Coast Gravel | May 4, 2025 | Yachats OR | Register Now |
| Oregon Gran Fondo | May 18, 2025 | Cottage Grove OR | Register Now |
| Takelma Gravel Grinder | June 28, 2025 | Canyonville OR | Register Now |
For more information on the Oregon Triple Crown, please visit: https://www.mudslingerevents.com/oregon-triple-crown-series
Mike Ripley, Event Director and owner with his wife Andi Ripley of Mudslinger Events, believes in the growing interest in gravel racing: "The Real West Gravel race showcases the best of what Eastern Oregon has to offer – an unbeatable combination of challenging courses, breathtaking scenery, and a welcoming community.
We’re thrilled to kick off the 2025 Oregon Triple Crown with this incredible event."
Participants and spectators can look forward to an action-packed day of racing, along with local food, music, and festivities to celebrate the kick-off of the Oregon Triple Crown season.
For more information and to register, visit www.mudslingerevents.com.
