Ron's story: The Grizzly

BaseCamp athlete Ron Hill shared his experience at the 2025 Grizzly Gravel and Century Charity Ride in California.

Last official event! Grizzly Gravel starts with a 25 mile climb, not too steep, but no breaks either. Must have done something right, though; Strava says I was 10th all time on the climb! Unfortunately the downhill was a mudfest, so slow going all the way down. Felt great all the way through, still ready to keep going at 65 mile finish. Time was slow, but considering the mud segments, I'll take it. 4:59 6300' climbing.