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November 20 - November 21, 2020

Tinker Classic

CANCELED for 2020

Due to Group size limits and Virus Protection permits required in Nevada

RIDING -RACING -CAMPING - BONFIRES - RANCH TACOS - BEER -LIVE MUSIC - FRIENDS

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THE RIDE

This is a Gravel Gran Fondo. 24 k, 60k & 70K Options

The recreational ride travels through Death Valley National Park and Rhyolite Ghost town is 90 % on dirt. The route takes you through remote areas of the desert where you will encounter wild burrows and horses, wildflowers, and many bird species. There are 3 fully stocked aid stations to get water and fuel along the route. This course is made for Gravel bikes, but you can ride any bike ( even tandem or e-bike) and enjoy the challenge with your friends and family. 

You have the choice to end in Beatty or take the 7-mile road back to the Ranch for a 50-mile total day.

GET YOUR GRAVEL ON!

THE RACE

This is a Competitive 85 k Race 

This is a chance to let it all out and show us what you’ve got. Professional or Ameture, you will race is the same fields.

This race follows the same course as the Gravel Granfond for the first 35 miles. After the last aid station you will be treated to a quick road section followed by 9 miles of Single Track.

The ideal bike for the race is a Classic Hardtail Mountain bike, but it can be ridden on a Gravel Bike with 42″ or + tires. There will be 5 categories, Open Male, Open Female, Masters Male or Female, and Single Speed.

GET YOUR RACE FACE ON!

THE PARTY

Expo, Gravel Crit, Ranch Games, Live Music, Fireworks, and Beer

We will have so many ways for you to relax, and unwind while we celebrate being alive and riding bikes.

The Gravel Crit is new for 2020 and will be a mandatory qualifier for those in the competitive race. All others will be free to join in the Everybody’s a winner ride.

The Ranch games are a TC tradition and include lots of antics for swag and prizes. There is also a big raffle to raise money for more trails.

 

GET YOUR PARTY ON!

At the Tinker Classic you will get all the hospitality that a small town can muster up. Beatty and the Spicer Ranch pull out all the stops to welcome the Tinker Classic Participants for a full weekend of racing and biking fun.

Spicer Ranch is a 120 Acre private ranch with green grass, large cottonwood trees, and freshwater ponds where you can swim. The venue has indoor and outdoor showers, and tent Camping or RV spots for those who want to stay close to the action.

The scene includes a host of food vendors serving up great grub and beer.  Live music will fill the air for 2 days from the main stage. The awards ceremony will be in the evening, then fire barrels will come out and guests can enjoy the crisp air under the perfect desert night sky while swapping stores of the day.

Amateur, Pro, kid or kid at heart all are welcome for this great event on bikes. 

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