2026 Real West Gravel

Art of Survival Century

May 23 - May 24 2026
Malin Oregon
Date Confirmed
Registration Opens On: January 05 2026
 
Add to My Favourites
 
Distances: 13, 22, 38, 54, 60, 73, 100 miles
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs

13th Annual ART OF SURVIVAL Century & Gravel Grinder Bicycle Ride

This event isn’t just about pedaling a road or mountain bike through beautiful stretches of the countryside. It’s also an opportunity to learn about a region that includes Southern Oregon’s Klamath Basin and Northern California’s Tulelake Basin and Butte Valley area. What is unique about this event—which is a ride, not a race—is that each rest stop offers an educational component highlighting the geology of the area, cultural history, geography, and environmental issues; along with providing fluids and nutritious snacks.

This year, the event highlights Lava Beds National Monument’s 100. President Calvin Coolidge designated Lava Beds as a national monument in 1925. Lava Beds is just over 47,000 acres and is part of the homeland of the Modoc people. Lava Beds sits on the northern flank of the Medicine Lake shield volcano and is dotted with dozens of eruption locations. Underground you will find over 900 lava tube caves. Several sites within Lava Beds were key campsites and battlefield locations for the Modoc War of 1872-1873. In addition to the war sites, thousands of years of Native American history can be found within the monument. This area is still infused with the cultural and spiritual importance for the Modoc and Klamath Tribes.

Art of Survival Century

 
Start Located At: 2307 Front St, Malin Oregon
 
 
Add to My Rides
Alert Us
Email
Facebook
Instagram
Included

Register for rides both days to get a discount. Post-ride meals are offered both days and are included in the registration fees. Purchase additional meal tickets for your guests to celebrate with you.

 
Facilities
Parking
Toilets
Registration On the Day
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
Route Card
Emergency Contact No
SAG Wagon
 
Features
Downloadable GPS files
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
 
Offical Website
s