Chino Grinder

Welcome to the FINE GRIND. New to gravel racing or just looking for a fast, fun day on the bike? This 45-mile option still delivers beautiful high-desert scenery, classic Arizona gravel roads, and a trip to the iconic Perkinsville bridge with a less mileage than the HALF and FULL GRIND. Want in? Just follow the link in our bio to register.

Who’s got your back no matter what distance you’re riding??? ! The Velo has you covered at the “Gas Tank” aid station with water, snacks, and even some mechanical savvy should you need it (hopefully not)! So be sure to show them some love on race day and this summer, in-store, as your training continues. Thanks, The Velo Bike Shop!

Don’t forget about your group gravel ride option this weekend! Sunday. 6:00am. x supported Brown’s Ranch gravel ride! Details on Regroup Strava.
 

The x group gravel ride continues this weekend with Ride #3. Join us Sunday at 6:00 am as we ride Browns Ranch. Meetup at the Pima & Dynamite trailhead parking lot. It is an out-n-back ride with a water/ice/snack stop at the halfway point. Check Regroup’s Strava page for more details.

When you register for the Chino Grinder, you’re signing up for more than an incredible day on Arizona’s gravel roads.

A portion of every registration helps support , an Arizona-based nonprofit that has spent more than two decades raising money and awareness for animal welfare and community causes.

Every mile you ride helps make a difference—both on and off the bike.

Ride gravel. Support a great cause. Make an impact.

Today’s Tip: Tire Pressure
Max it out. All the way. 120PSI for minimal rolling resistance and maximum speed. Send it.

We’re joking, of course, please don’t do that unless you like seeing the dentist.

Tire pressure can be tricky because it’s very subjective. There is no one-size-fits-all tire pressure for everyone. Factors like tire volume, suspension, terrain, and rider weight all matter when trying to figure out where to set those PSIs. Generally speaking you want some squish, not a rock-hard ride, to maximize comfort and control. Where that sweet spot lies you’ll kinda need to figure out while you ride this summer. Play with it. Your tire pressure. If you’re brain is rattling while you ride, let out some air. If you tap your wheel on some bumps, add some air. Do that enough, throw in a pre-ride, and you’ll know exactly where you need to be before race day.

Shout out to , hooking y’all up with some race swag AND the coveted bike wash station in cooperation with the team to get your steed looking tip-top so you don’t have to do it after you get home. 👏🙏👏🙏👏

Last chance! Discount ends tonight! Use the code CGMD26 at checkout for 10% registration.

Last chance for a discount before prices go up next month. Use the code CGMD26 at checkout for 10% registration now through Monday, and get yourself ready for that October start line!