Sofia Gomez Villafane and Cameron Jones take victory at 2025 Oregon Trail Gravel
Over 170 Adventurers took to the start line along with 35 of the World's Elite at the undisputed “Grand Tour of Gravel” in the world!
Starting and ending in the outdoor mecca of Bend, Oregon, participants rode 350 miles of the most scenic and breath-taking gravel roads in North America, traversing the heart of the Cascade Mountains. This five-day event for racers and adventurers who wanted to test their limits and push beyond their own boundaries.
It’s an all-inclusive cycling vacation. Each night at camp everyone celebrated with the gravel family. With fully equipped campsites, campfires, and entertainment, resting and recharging for the next day’s adventure.
The race started in Bend on Wednesday, Stage 1 went south to Gilchrist, then Stage 2 west to Oakridge, Stage 3 was the Oakridge Downhill, then Stage 4 north to McKenzie before returning to Bend on Sunday on Stage 5.
Adventurers put in more than 350 miles with near perfect riding conditions over the five days. “It went really well. It was one of our best events we’ve ever done,” said organizer Chad Sperry,“The courses were outstanding and we hosted most talented racers from around the world. It was a really great year.”
24-year-old Cameron Jones from New Zealand was fastest overall in a time 17:21:59 seconds and 31-year-old Sofia Gomez Villafane from Midway, Utah was fastest in a time of 20:09.14.
Local riders Benjamin Farver (Argonaut Cycles) from Bend won the men's open category in a time of 20:04:51. Michael Claudio from Bend won the Men’s Masters (45-59) category in a time of 19:47.06 and Kylee Rood (Goldilocks Grvl) from Bend won the Open Non-Binary category in 26:23:17
All of this further elevates the spirit of gravel and the camaraderie it inspires, and solidifies the Oregon Trail Grinder as one of the best gravel events in the world.
Pro-Elite Women
1 Sofia Gomez Villafane (Specialized off-road) Midway, Utah 20:09:14
2 Cécile Lejeune (CCB p/b LLG) Tucson, AZ +2:35
3 Sarah Sturm (Specialized/SRAM/Rapha) Durango, CO +13.00
4 Morgan Aguirre (PAS Racing x Orbea) Girona, ESP +43:08
5 Danni Shrosbree (CASTELLI SOG/ ARGON 18) Girona, ESP +1:15:41
6 Serena Gordon (Sunnyside Sports / SMCC) Bend, OR +1:56:57
7 Rebecca Fahringer Bend, OR +2:02:22
Pro-Elite Men
1 Cameron Jones (Scott Sports USA) Nelson, NZL 17:21:59
2 Skyler Taylor (Above Category / Sarto / Q36.5)San Anselmo, CA +2:18
3 Robert Britton (FACTOR - OVRLND pb Castelli SOG) Victoria, CAN +10:16
4 Payson McElveen (Allied Cycle Works) Durango, CO +19:13
5 Griffin Easter (OpiCure Gravel p/b Orbea and Castelli SOG) Park City, UT +25:56
6 Michael van den Ham (Giant / MVDH) Chilliwack, CAN +29:42
7 Cassius Anderson (Marin Service Course/Argonaut/Schwalbe/Castelli) Novato, CA +59:13
8 Nathan Surowie (Ink Properties Racing) Forest Hill, MD +1:00:48
9 Matthew Wiebe (PAS Racing / Argonaut) San Francisco, CA +1:25:57
10 Chris Mehlman (Pivot Cycles)Colorado Springs, CO +1:33:02
11 Cory Wallace (KONA Bikes) Jasper, CAN +1:34:32
12 Diederik Deelen (Castelli SOG / ENVE) Berkenwoude, NED +1:44:38
13 Nikolaj Holm Gylling (Oslo Sykleklubb) Oslo, DEN +2:15:03
14 John Vanderveen (Flowstate Racing) Campbell River, CAN +2:19:03
15 Jesse Moore (Excel Sports p/b Fowler Ranch Brewery) Sacramento, CA +2:21:25
16 Carl Decker (Giant Factory) Bend, OR +2:25:50
17 Andrew Blackstock (Ink Properties Racing) Taylors, SC +2:53:10
18 Ben Schauland (Apex Racing) Seattle, WA +3:04:23
19 Bradley Shenton (QUOC) London, GBR +3:05:43
20 Jacob Lippert Salem, OR +3:23:24
Open Women
1 Nichole Baker (Path of Logic) Durango, CO 24:00:33
2 Catie George Blacksburg, VA +48:53
3 Claire Reinert Park City, UT +1:10:18
Open Men
1 Benjamin Farver (Argonaut Cycles) Bend, OR 20:04:51
2 Michael Bingaman (SuperSmashBros) San Francisco, CA +40:56
3 Kieran Kuiper (Biscuits & Gravy) Bend, OR +49:38
Open Non-Binary
1 Kylee Rood (Goldilocks Grvl) Bend, OR 26:23:17
Junior Men
1 Alexander Profumo (The Profumos Father and Son Team) Santa Cruz, CA 22:00:44
Masters Women 45-59
1 Annick Chalier (Mountain View Cycles) Lyle, WA 25:55:32
2 Sarah Fishler Rice (Skidmarks Cycling Club) Salem, OR +2:16:18
3 Christina Hudson (Canoe Believe We Biked Here, Eh?) Vancouver, CAN +3:01:49
Masters Men 45-59
1 Michael Claudio (ThirstyBear Cycling) Bend, OR 19:47:05
2 Brad Day Sonoma, CA +14:38
3 Richard Cox (Team Broken Axle) San Francisco, CA +1:35:14
Masters Women 60+
1 Julie Heidt (K9Crack.Com) Sammamish, WA 29:56:39
Masters Men 60+
1 Philip Boarer (U.K. VeloMasters) Birdham, GBR 22:58:35
2 Pat Doyle (Deadgoat Racing) Calgary, CAN +14:20
3 Blake Reed Grover Beach, CA +40:42
Link to 2025 Oregon Trail Grinder Results: https://www.e8timing.com/breakaway.html