2025 Great Western Reroute Video by ALMSTHRE

Jake Orness captured the 2025 Great Western Reroute footage, expertly edited and published by ALMSTHRE in this 7-minute film featuring drone shots from East County San Diego's most challenging gravel terrain. The video showcases 100 riders tackling everything from Viejas Grade's climbs to Cuyamaca's technical singletrack, plus an interview with event founder Dave Malwitz conducted by Rob Wessels discussing the philosophy behind eight years of thoughtful growth. From sweeping aerials of riders navigating Cleveland National Forest to insights about keeping the event authentic and community-focused, this film shows why the GWR has become Southern California's premier gravel experience. Watch it to see what draws riders from four states to these mountains.