Great Western Reroute 2025 Registration is Open
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Great Western Reroute!
The 8th Annual Great Western Reroute is set for Saturday, May 17, 2025, and registration is officially open! This year’s edition is our most ambitious yet—a 70-mile gravel epic through the breathtaking backcountry of East County San Diego, featuring 7,500 feet of elevation gain across a mix of rugged gravel, pavement, and exhilarating singletrack. Starting and finishing at Mike Hess Brewing in Alpine, the event welcomes 100 riders for an unforgettable day in the Cleveland National Forest. All riders receive Carbs Fuel energy gels, a post-ride lunch, aid station support, finishers gift, and a drink ticket for the first 50 to register. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this legendary adventure—sign up today!
The 2025 Great Western Reroute Rider Guide is now live, detailing two course options (70mi/45mi), aid station locations, the new RWGPS Segment Challenge, and everything you need for Saturday's semi-supported gravel adventure.
San Diego's premier gravel event adds accessible Short Course option, creating new opportunities for riders to experience East County's legendary terrain.
We're thrilled to announce that a generous supporter has donated an entry to the 2025 Great Western Reroute for a rider under 23 years old!
Handmade framebuilder Holland Cycles bring 50 years of cycling excellence to 2025 Great Western Reroute.
We're deploying two strategic Scouting Parties ahead of the 2025 Great Western Reroute — each delivering a 40-mile taste of what makes the 8th annual GWR our most ambitious edition yet.
Explore our comprehensive 2025 California Gravel Event Calendar, complete with direct links to each event.
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Gravel Bike California heads to the top of the Cleveland National Forest for Gravelstoke's 2024 Great Western Reroute.
Six surefire ways to enhance your gravel riding experience in 2024.
A look back at the best rides and routes from 2022. What makes a gravel ride exceptional over the rest? We also introduce the GRAV Scoring System for ranking your best rides.
After eight years of careful cultivation, the Great Western Reroute reached new heights in 2025. Our recap and photo gallery from Alpine, CA.