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The The Great Descent is a cycling and mountain biking event held on Saturday, June 6, 2026. It is located at Horse Flats Rd in Littlerock, California.

Date:
Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:
Horse Flats Rd
Littlerock, California
93543
United States
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Links:
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Cycling Mountain Biking

The Great Descent Presented By L.A. Tourist

NOT FOR BEGINNERS

WARNING: This event is not for everyone, the route covers tight single track, steep, exposure and technical sections.

The Great Descent is the mountain bike race LA needed. A true mountain adventure For all the mountain bike junkies, are you down to descend 10,000ft of elevation while finding your way along jagged cliffs , thru creeks and along jungle brush.

This route will cover some of our epic mountain bike routes running 50 miles with 10,000ft of descending and 5,000ft of climbing.

This is a point to point route that starts out at the highest peak we could find that still has great single track and ends all the way back at Let's Ride Cyclery.

finish address is 1038 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA, 91505

We have routed an epic one way route that is 90% dirt and only 10% paved.

Start location is 34.34363° N, 117.98321° W, Race starts at 8am, check in will start at 7am

It is on you to get to the starting line, we do not have a shuttle van yet. Make plans to be dropped off or to have a ride to pick up your car from the start.

The Rules

  • This is a set route you will need to follow and there will be a time cutoff, we cant wait forever for you to finish.

  • You must ride the full route exactly, and under your own power, no catching a ride. At the finish we will be checking all finishers gps info to verify completion of the route.

  • There is no parking at Let's Ride Cyclery, please use the side streets behind the shop or make plans to be dropped off and picked up.

  • The bike you start off on is the bike you finish on, no changing bikes allowed.

  • There is no sag vehicle to pick you up and take you home. Have a plan and tell someone.

  • NO E-Bikes

  • All registrations are FINAL, No Refunds.

  • You can transfer to another rider during the transfer window only, or defer to another event via email. Must be done before event date, Thank you for your understanding.

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