Chino Grinder
Chino Grinder is a gravel race on October 17, 2026 in Chino Valley, AZ.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (74 days to go)
- Sport
- Gravel
From the Organizer
THE CHINO GRINDER
Saturday 10/17/2026
Chino Valley Community Center
The Chino Grinder is a classic-style gravel road cycling event started in 2014. The course is designed to test each riders strength, speed and especially their endurance, featuring a variety of terrain and surfaces. The route follows the Overland Historic Road Trail, the oldest continuously used road in the United States (since 1000 AD) from Chino Valley Arizona to Whitehorse Lake near Williams Arizona before returning to Chino. Participation is limited to 600 cyclists. This is a gravel bike course, there is nothing technical about it. What makes it difficult is the climbing and change of altitude, elevations range between 3800 feet to 7300 feet.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
40°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chino Valley, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chino Valley, AZ
Nearest Airport
PRC
Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field · 8 mi
Major Hub
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · 96 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Gravel riding takes you off the pavement and onto mixed terrain — dirt roads, packed gravel, and everything in between — for a cycling experience that's more adventure than race.
The community is famously welcoming, the scenery is usually worth it, and finishing feels like you actually went somewhere.
Gravel Racing
Off-road cycling on mixed terrain — pavement, gravel, dirt — for miles. Enjoy the outdoor adventure and welcoming community.
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Chino Grinder
Oct 17, 2026