Hint of Fall in the Air – East Bay Dirt Classic

It’s that time of year when we think of cooler nights, perfect packed dirt trails and the East Bay Dirt Classic….

The 2023 edition of the East Bay Dirt Classic will see a return to a one day event with mass start at 9 am on October 14th. This year’s course will be more gravel friendly, covering 23 miles and 3,500 feet of climbing. Prizes from our sponsors will be awarded to top finishers of the entire course from start to finish. There will be one QOM/KOM segment with a separate prize awarded to the fastest cyclists on this segment.

There will be an after party with pool, hot tub, music, barbecue, libations and the presentation of awards at 2 pm on October 14th.

Course details and registration link to follow.

We hope to see you all there!

Your friends at C510

Quick Facts About the 2023 Edition of the EBDC

EBDC 2023 – October 14, 2023

The 2023 edition is 23 miles of mostly dirt trails with approximately 3,500′ of climbing.
There will be two ways to ride the event this year:
- There will be a one day event with a mass start at 9 am on October 14th.
- Prizes from our sponsors will be awarded to participants who complete the entire course in the shortest elapsed time.
- There will also be one QOM/KOM segment on the course for which there will be a separate prize.
- For those who wish to ride the course on their own terms, there will also be a 2 week window during which participants may ride the course and compare themselves to other riders on our virtual leaderboard.
There will be an after-event pool party including barbecue, refreshments and presentation of awards on October 14th, 2023.
All registered riders will receive a limited edition 2023 EBDC t-shirt
Recommend cross-country style MTB or gravel bike for this event.
Participants must register and link their Strava account to our leaderboard.

Note – there are no road or trail closures for this event. All riders should be in control and respect all other users at all times. We want riders to challenge themselves, but for it to live on we have to keep our priority on the community, the fun, and the fundraising.