COURSES

2023 Ride w/ GPS Experience Portal Instructions:


Download the Ride With GPS Experience Portal HERE:

https://ridewithgps.com/experiences/20152?app_code=TUFF23

Route information, coupons, partner discounts, aid station products, and food/drink ticket redemption information is contained in the RideWithGPS Experience Portal. To access the Experience you must do so through the app on a mobile or tablet device. Scan the QR code to download as well. Instructions to access Experience:


1) Open RWGPS app (yes, you need the app) 

2) Hit “More” in bottom right corner 

3) Tap “Open Shortcut” enter TUFF23 and submit.

4) Enter your details 

5) Download the Guide to your App 


You cannot download the routes from the Experience page, only the Event page. RSVP to the RideWithGPS Event: https://ridewithgps.com/events/233215-mammoth-tuff-2023

You can view and pin the routes from the event page. 



2023 #GravelReport Notes:


Short route is largely unchanged, save for a few little short-cut fixes. The recent rain storms have made the pumice sections through the trees very pleasant this month! There are a handful of rain ruts to pay attention to, but overall the recent storms did more good than harm on this route. Owens River Road was scraped in August and is riding really well. We've notified the ranchers about the race, but keep an eye on the bulls or cows near the road.


Medium route is new for 2023, eliminating Casa Diablo Mine Cutoff Rd, Casa Diablo up, and the Deer Springs / Watterson section. Due to damaged road conditions east of Lake Crowley and Mono County, and Road crews having to prioritize the bigger thoroughfares, we had to shift the Medium route to an out-and-back on Owens Gorge Road. You'll be treated to amazing views over Crowley and a newly scraped, smooth road. Deer Springs is also in rough shape and in no condition to have hundreds of people ride up it, so the Long route riders will be the only ones on this segment in 2023.


Long route is updated to include the new Aid Station location. Casa Diablo has been fixed as best as Mono and Inyo County could. Severely washed out sections of the road have been scraped and smoothed out, but this has consequently left a handful of segments of deep sand. Less washboard and a few sandy segments will be the theme for this year. Fish Slough and Chidago Canyon Rd are in great shape. Deer Springs took the biggest hit of all our favorite dirt roads this winter, so Mono County was only able to fix the bottom portion of the washed out road. This road will be an adventure to get up. Prepare to get off your bike to cross large ruts, and then the Watterson descent on the backside is in great condition for you without Medium route tire tracks this year.


#ExploreYourTUFF


Maps

The official courses will be released the week of the event. This will give you time to prepare your navigation and study the route. It also gives us the flexibility to tweak the routes in the coming years. Below are some stats from 2022 to help you organize and plan.


Neutral

All routes will have a neutral roll from town to the first gravel segment. PLEASE watch the rider’s meeting and listen the day of the event as we will explain the details of the neutral rollout for each route/course.


Self-Supported

We want to build a TUFF community of gravel riders that can take on any event, although this might be the TUFFest. All TUFF riders will be expected to be self-sufficient. This means you will carry all individual items (Nutrition, Hydration, Clothing, ETC) necessary for up to 50 miles at a time. This also means you are on your own for navigation. The courses are marked for safety cues, not for navigation. #ExploreYourTUFF

TUFF - SHORT

  • –~40 Miles
  • –~ +2,300 ft
  • –1 Aid Station
  • –Paved 30%, Unpaved 70%

TUFFER - MEDIUM

  • –~75 Miles
  • –~ +4,500 ft
  • –2 Aid Stations
  • –Paved 37%, Unpaved 63%


TUFFEST - LONG

  • –~105 Miles
  • –~ +7,500 ft
  • –3-4 Aid Stations
  • –Paved 30%, Unpaved 70%
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