Lost & Found Gravel Grinder – 2026

The Lost & Found Race Series is one of our favorite mountain bike racing series in the US. The 1st stop of the Lost & Found Racing series is the Gravel Grinder near Lake Davis. High Sierra beauty awaits, offering a mix of challenging and rewarding terrain, spectacular views, and legendary aid stations. 

The 2026 courses feature a bit of everything, from smooth and fast gravel to chunky dirt roads that define the region, plus—new this year—sections of flowy singletrack.

99 mile route – ‘Serious Riders & Adventurers’

• Distance meant for race-pacers wanting to test their Strava, strength and mettle; and fit rider athletes looking for a strenuous challenge
• 5,946 foot elevation gain
• 84% dirt

58 mile – ‘Adventure Rider’

• Distance meant for a long ride experience while appreciating views and serenity; equivalent to a century road ride
• 3,564 foot elevation gain
• 70% dirt

40 mile – ‘Good Times Rider’

• Distance meant for seeking social, scenic fun ride, laughs, and great views
• 2,850 foot elevation gain
• 35% dirt

Gravel Grinder 2026 – Event Schedule

Fun for Riders, Families and Friends

Friday Night Packet Pick-up Welcome Party

• Location: Portola City Park
• Onsite registration & check-in: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm – try to walk or ride your bike to check-in
• Live Music
• Snacks and adult beverages:
  • Adult beverages available – 3:00pm to 6:30pm
    • All beverage proceeds go to trails too!
    • Registered riders/racers get a ticket for a beverage
    • Volunteers get a ticket for a beverage

Saturday

In partnership with the City of Portola, they have a full evening of festivities planned on Saturday.

• Ride start times: 7:30am Pro Men, 7:45am Pro Women, 8am Full Bull racers and 9am Mid Moo & Half Calf racers. All categories will stage at least 15 minutes prior to start time for instructions on completing the ride.
  
• Post ride recovery in Portola City Park starting at 12pm including post ride meal (12-6pm) for registered riders and volunteers for free and food trucks also available 
• Post Ride Party Saturday in Portola City Park with food, beverages, live music, and dancing till 8pm

Sunday

Choose your own adventure! Check out the fun things to do in Portola below!

• Fun at Lake Davis
  • Hiking, biking, fishing, paddling, sitting in a chair recovering peacefully
  • Rest sore legs
  • Attend to sunburns for those who didn’t use sunscreen on Saturday
• Eventually pack-up your stuff and roll out or stay longer (camping goes through Monday!)