August 27 - Vail Grind
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Date, Location & Time
August 27, 2025 | Vail, CO | 4:30 p.m.*
*Date, location and time are subject to change
Register!
Register Online | Series Registration | Registration Form
Venture Sports, the official bike shop of the Vail Grind, will be on-site to provide neutral support for racers with last-minute mechanical issues.
Kids Loop
Climb up Mountain Road and turn right on Windisch Way. Continue climbing on Windisch to Gitalong Rd. Turn right and descend to Finishing Up single track. Turn right and descend. Finish or Loop.
Loop distance = 1 mile, 250 feet of elevation gain
Beginner Loop
Climb up Mountain Road and turn right on Windisch Way. Continue climbing on Windisch to Gitalong Rd. Turn left and climb up Gitalong Rd. to Mill Creek Rd. Turn left and climb up Mill Creek Rd. to the second entrance to Golden Gate just past the bottom of South 6. Descend Golden Gate. At the bottom, turn left and climb up Windisch again. Turn right on down Gitalong Rd. and descend to Finishing Up single track. Turn right and descend.
Loop distance = 5 miles, 500 feet of elevation gain.
Sport Loop
Climb up Mountain Road and turn right on Windisch Way. Continue climbing on Windisch to Gitalong Rd. Turn left and climb up Gitalong Rd. to Mill Creek Rd. Turn left and climb up Mill Creek Rd. to Mid Vail. Descend Sidekick to Chair 10 then descend Golden Gate. At the bottom, turn left and climb up Windisch again. Turn right on down Gitalong Rd. and descend to Finishing Up single track. Turn right and descend.
Loop distance = 10 miles, 2,000 feet of elevation gain.
Expert Loop
Climb up Mountain Road and turn right on Windisch Way. Continue climbing on Windisch to Gitalong Rd. Turn left and climb up Gitalong Rd. to Mill Creek Rd. Turn left and climb up Mill Creek Rd. to Mid Vail. Descend Fred's Lunch to Cub's Way. Turn right and ride past the bottom of Chair 2. Climb up Gitalong Rd. then descend Sidekick to Chair 10 then descend Golden Gate. At the bottom, turn left and climb up Windisch again. Turn right on down Gitalong Rd. and descend to Finishing Up single track. Turn right and descend.
Loop distance = 13.5 miles, 2,400 feet of elevation gain.
Mountain Valley Kids Dental Youth Series:
| Time | Category | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 p.m. | Sport Boys 11-14, Beginner Boys 15-16 | 1 Beginner Loop, 5 Miles |
| 4:30:30 p.m. | Sport Girls 11-14, Beginner Girls 15-16 | 1 Beginner Loop, 5 Miles |
| 4:31 p.m. | Beginner Boys 11-14, Sport Boys 8-10 | 2 Kids Loops, 2 Miles |
| 4:31:30 p.m. | Beginner Girls 11-14, Sport Girls 8-10 | 2 Kids Loops, 2 Miles |
| 4:32 p.m. | Beginner Boys 8-10, Beginner Girls 8-10 | 1 Kids Loop, 1 Mile |
Bloch & Ongert Town Series:
| Time | Category | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | Women's Expert, Women's Vet Expert 35-49, Women's Master Expert 50+, Women's Single Speed | 1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
| 5:30:30 p.m. | Men's Sport | 1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
| 5:31 p.m. | Men's Vet Sport 35-49 | 1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
| 5:31:30 p.m. | Men's Master Sport 50+, Clydesdale | 1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
| 5:32 p.m. | Men's Grand Master Sport 60+ | 1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
| 5:32:30 p.m. | Women's Sport | 1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
| 5:33 p.m. | Women's Vet Sport 35-49, Women's Master Sport 50+ | 1 Sport Loop, 10 Miles |
| 5:33:30 p.m. | Men's Beginner | 1 Beginner Loop, 5 Miles |
| 5:34 p.m. | Women's Beginner | 1 Beginner Loop, 5 Miles |
| 5:50 p.m. | Men's Pro, Men’s Expert | 1 Pro/Expert Loop, 13.5 Miles |
| 5:50:30 p.m. | Women's Pro, Men's Vet Expert 35-49 | 1 Pro/Expert Loop, 13.5 Miles |
| 5:51 p.m. | Men's Single Speed, Men's Master Expert 50+ | 1 Pro/Expert Loop, 13.5 Miles |
Day-of Registration: Available on-site for all 2025 Mountain Bike Races - however, preregistration online is highly suggested. Preregistration for individual races ends at 5 p.m. one day prior to each race day.
On-site Bib Pickup & Registration: Opens at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday near the start/finish area near Gondola One. On-site registration will end at 5:45 p.m.
Vail Grind MTB Rates
| Category | Preregistration | Day-of Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $31 | $42 |
| Youth (17 & under) | $15 | $21 |
*Day-of registration is available on-site before the race
Preregistration online closes at 5 p.m. the day before the race
Bloch & Ongert MTB Series Rates
| Category | Cost | Price Per Race | Total Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | $190* | $27.14 | $27 |
| Youth (17 & under) | $92 | $13.14 | $13 |
*Adult Price increases to $200 after May 26, 2025
Must be registered for the whole series to earn team and individual points for series champions. Please reach out to sports@vailrec.com regarding any questions.
Parking
Please park in the Vail Village Parking structure.
Race Start
All races start and finish at Mountain Plaza at the Gondola One base in Vail Village.
Celebrate the final race of the season with us at Gravity Haus!
- A buffet dinner will be provided for all racers courtesy of our title sponsor, Bloch & Chapleau, Attorneys at Law and race sponsor, Gravity Haus.
- We will recognize the top three finishers in each category for the Vail Grind race as well as announce the Individual and Team Series Champions for the 2023 season.
- All racers are entered into a raffle for a chance to win great prizes from our sponsors!
Must be registered for the whole series to earn team and individual points for series champions
Youth awards & raffle will take place at the Start/Finish at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Encouraging trail stewardship in partnership with Hardscrabble Trails Coalition, Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance
The Vail Rec District is a proud supporter of the Eagle County trails and the organizations that work hard to maintain them. It is important to remember that riding and racing on world class trails is a privilege and our trails do not build or maintain themselves. This year during the 2023 Bloch & Chapleau Mountain Bike Series, riders can earn an additional 25 points towards their overall series total if they participate in one trail work event prior to August 29. In order to be considered, participants must snap a photo of themselves during the event and tag the Vail Recreation District Facebook page as well as either the VVMBA or the HTC Facebook page (depending on the host). For more information, please contact Beth Pappas or call the VRD Sports Department at 970-479-2280. Upcoming events hosted by the VVMBA and the HTC are listed below.
Trail Work Days
To participate in Trail Work Days, bring water, gloves, sunscreen, hat and sturdy shoes!
VVMBA | www.vvmta.org | VVMTA Facebook Page
2023 VVBMA Trail work days will be announced shortly.
Hardscrabble | www.hardscrabbletrails.org | HTC Facebook Page
2023 HTC Trail work days will be announced shortly.
Check out Race Results & Photos on the Race Results Webpage.
Race results will also be posted online by noon the day after the race. Questions about results or additional protests should be sent to kpletcher@vailrec.com within 24 hours of the race.
A huge thanks to all of our amazing sponsors for the VRD Bloch & Chapleau Mountain Bike Race Series!
The VRD's Mountain Bike Race Series is yours thanks to title sponsor Bloch & Chapleau Attorneys at Law. The Youth Series is brought to you by presenting sponsor Mountain Valley Kids Dental. Thanks to our additional sponsors Vail Health, Town of Eagle, Town of Minturn, The Steadman Clinic, Skratch Labs, New Belgium Brewing, Jaunt Media Collective, Gravity Haus/Dryland Fitness, Central Rockies Mortgage, Elevated Dental, Vail Honeywagon, Altitude Bar & Grill, FirstBank, Ski Town All-Stars, Alpine Wine & Spirits, Optic Nerve, Outdoor Tech, Sweet Protection, 8z Real Estate, West Vail Liquor Mart and Mountain Pedaler.
