Tougher than the Piccolo, more manageable than the 102 mile Gran Fondo, the Medio is a great choice for the rider who has some miles under their chamois, but doesn’t want to attempt a three-digit distance.

After a brief climb up to the Scenic Loop, riders will gorge on a delicious descent for several miles, before banging a right onto the bike path that parallels highway 395. Mostly flat, the biggest challenge of this part of the ride is keeping at least one-eye on the eight foot wide bike path. The epic scenery of the Eastern Sierra makes that tough. Riders will continue to Crowley and then will double back and start heading north up and hanging a right on Benton Crossing Road and head towards Watterson Summit, which is a moderate 4% to 5% with a very short 9%-10% pitch near the top, which is manageable albeit challenging for just about every rider. At the summit, you’ll realize you’ve hit scenic pay-dirt: the perspective from the top of this climb is one of the best in Central California. Soak in what Bicycling mag described as "Jaw-Dropping Vistas” before heading back down the fast and fun descent. Swing a right onto 395 and make your way back to Mammoth Lakes with one final climb up 203.
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RIDE DETAILS

• 70 miles

• 3,499 feet of climbing

• 8,074 feet elevation at start/end of race

HIGHLIGHTS

• One stoplight

• Pro-style mass start for all distances

• All distances timed with results

• Free event photos

• 4 fully stocked rest stops

• Clothing drops at rest stops

• Light on-course lunch

• On-course SAG support provided by Unchained Bicycle Garage

• Epic views of the High Sierra and White Mountains

IMPORTANT ROUTE NOTES

• From the start, CHP will lead riders out to Scenic Road. Once on Scenic Road, the course is open to traffic. Riders must stay to the right and not cross the centerline.

• Be alert for wild animal movement throughout the course.

• All riders must carry the necessary items to fix a flat or handle minor mechanical issues.

• Unchained Bicycle Garage will have three vehicles on course, but do not rely on SAG support. Riders should be self-sufficient and bring everything needed to complete the route.

• Benton Crossing Road will re-open with a rolling open in the afternoon based on rider locations on course.