DateExpected
Mid October 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Chino Valley Community Center Park, 1615 N Road One E, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
Chino Valley, Yavapai County
Countdown
October
The Fine Grind is a 72 km gravel ride to the historic Perkinsville Bridge and back, with only 729 m of climbing. Gentle on the legs, with a proper destination.
Key facts
01All courses close at 17:00
02Helmet and working front and rear brakes required
03E-bikes allowed if pedal-assist only, no throttle
Create a free training plan for the Chino Grinder 72 km
7-day free trial, no card required
The course
The route
Chino Valley
Distance72km
Total climb729m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate72.5 km
Weather
Mid-October, Chino Valley
23°CTypical high
8°CTypical low
-3°CColdest in 20 years
12%Days with rain
Highs around 23°C and lows around 8°C, but it has dropped to -3°C. Rain on 12% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
Training
Training for the Chino Grinder 72 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
Beina integrates directly with your existing tools to understand your current fitness, and synchronise your planned sessions.
Intervals.icuWhat a Chino Grinder 72 km plan targets
Typical sessions
72 km with 729 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
Adapts every week as Beina learns how you respond
Syncs your sessions straight to Garmin and Wahoo
One clear next session, never a wall of spreadsheet
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Get your Chino Grinder 72 km plan.
7-day free trial, no card required.
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