DateExpected
Early August 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
400 W Elm St, downtown Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, Coconino County
Countdown
August
The full 100 miles around Flagstaff, mostly gravel with a stretch of singletrack and the Saddle Mountain climb. Long, but the climbing is modest for the distance.
Key facts
01Mass start, so expect to roll out with everyone at once
02Includes a singletrack section, so bring tyres and skills for it
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The course
The route
Flagstaff
Distance161km
Total climb1,829m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate157.4 km
Weather
Early-August, Flagstaff
31°CTypical high
16°CTypical low
8°CColdest in 20 years
47%Days with rain
Highs around 31°C and lows around 16°C, but it has dropped to 8°C. Rain on 47% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2025 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Nicholas Wilson02:09:1674.7 km/h
02Trevor Ritland02:16:3870.7 km/h
03Cassie Anderson02:24:5666.6 km/h
114
Finishers
3:52:26
Median time
41.5 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2025 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the Bear Howard Gravel Race 161 km
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161 km with 1,829 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
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Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
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Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
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