Real West Gravel Coming up in just over a week on March 16th
Mike Ripley
WELCOME Racers, Riders and all who own a 2-wheeled bicycle, non-recumbent and no aero bars
A warm hello to kick off the Oregon Triple Crown Series and to Pendleton, Oregon
Just a hello to the OBRA list as Mudslinger Kicks off an exciting year and close to 30 years of events in our great state of Oregon.
One notable update we can now allow Class 3 ebikes, so Pedal Assist is in the air as long as its worthy of the smooth to rugged nature of Pendlton, Oregon
Real West Gravel P/B USWE Hydration Packs - Sunday, March 16, 2025
📍 Pendleton, Oregon
🔗 Event Map & Course Details: Ride with GPS
Register HERE
Weather & Gear Recommendations
🌡️ Forecast: Low 35°F | High 52°F – No rain expected and the terrain is firm no matter what, or the locals say they can't grade the roads in most places due to how hard the sub surface is.
💨 Eastern Oregon can be unpredictable, so bring a packable jacket and a solid base layer to stay comfortable.
Vendors:
USWE will be on site with 20% off the Outlander Pro at Real West and 20% off select acks. The New Race 2.0 will also be available for purchase! Thanks to USWE for the support.
Travel Pendleton Site for Recommendations and things to do LINK
Argonaut Cycles will be on hand to check out all the goodies from this fantastic Custom Bike Company from Bend, Oregon
Food & 14.00 Food Vouchers will be handed out at Packet Pickup Starting Saturday at 4pm at Prodigal Son Brewery.
Your food vouchers can be used on Saturday & Sunday at:
🍗 3rd Generation BBQ (Vegitarian option available!) – at the venue on race day
🍻 Prodigal Son Brewery – our host and Saturday packet Pickup 4-6:30 pm and sponsor located in Downtown Pendleton
🥪 Sisters Cafe – Downtown Pendleton
🍕 Great Pacific – Saturday only Downtown
Google Venue Map to get the lay of the Land and to access Google links for locations
Course Notes & Safety
🐑 Lambing Season & Guard Dogs:
- Possible guard dogs between miles 46-52 due to lambing season.
- We are awaiting confirmation that lambs will be moved, but as in past years, exercise caution.
- If pre-riding, wait for the dogs to retreat before proceeding—do not be seen as a threat to livestock.
🚉 Train Crossings at Approx. Miles 42 & 43 (Long Loop)
- Just past Aid 2/3 "The Hub"
- Trains may pass—be prepared for a possible stop.
- Finish top of hill a mile from the Venue. Please come back to the Park first to remove your timing Chip
Extra Reminders
📍 Map & Course Navigation: Ride with GPS
🚴 Be prepared, ride safe, and enjoy the event!
We are looking forward to seeing you all out there!
f you have not decided on registering for the OTC series, join by signing up for the Ala Cart Pass for 60.00 to receive the custom gear, Shirt, Tote, Water bottle, Wool socks and series points tracking plus a code 10% off any future events starting April 13th at Sasquatch Duro, 45 minutes from PDX. Consider it!
https://www.bikereg.com/oregon-triple-crown-pass
Look for more emails starting Monday, with more granular details, including final camping details, and the final Wednesday email,
Tell your friends to sign up for Real West Gravel p/b USWE Hydration Packs
Webpage: https://www.mudslingerevents.com/real-west-gravel
Thank you all
Mike & Andi Ripley The Mudslinger Events Team
PS if you miss it Sasquatch Duro in Carlton is 45 minutes from PDX and since this is our first year we are capping the event at 300, so 125 spots remain