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Downieville Classic 2026
Complete Athlete Gallery (Saturday): https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/downvieville-2026-saturday Complete Athlete Gallery (Sunday): https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/downvieville-2026-sunday Official Event Website: Downieville Classic Location: Downieville, CA Date(s): August 8 – 9 Results: https://downievilleclassic.com/downieville-classic/results.php There is nothing quite like the Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Race and Festival … The 26.5 mile XC route starts along the Yuba River in Sierra City, climbs 3,000 ft to the Sierra Crest, then descends 5,200 ft and doesn’t let up until riders cross the finish line in the historic gold rush town of Downieville. For those racing both days there is not much time to rest because the downhill takes place the next…
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Lost and Found 2026
Complete Athlete Gallery: https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/lost-and-found-2026 Official Event Website: https://lostandfoundbikeride.com/ Location: Portola, California Date: June 13, 2026 Results: https://my.raceresult.com/400744/results It was a hot and a bit dry for June, but Lost and Found was full of adventure, as usual. Riders tackled a mix of dirt, gravel, and pavement in this scenic tour through a small part of California’s vast “Lost Sierra” region for distances of 99, 58, or 40 miles. The historic town of Portola was the center of operations, where we camped, cooled off in the river, and enjoyed the festivities. This year featured new single track sections along Lake Davis made…
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Lost and Found 2026: First, Second, Third Place Men’s Full Bull 🐂 (99 mile)
First, second, third place Men’s Full Bull 🐂 (99 mile) finishers descending towards Lake Davis, CA during Lost and Found 2026. Full athlete gallery: https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/lost-and-found-2026 FULL BULL (99 miles) 1Matthew Wilson (27) @matthew.mtbPro MenAuckland, NZL4:59:00.8 2Payson McElveen (41) @paysonmcelveenPro MenDurango, CO4:59:53.6 3Peter Stetina (1) @pstetinaPro MenSanta Rosa, CA5:01:22.1
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Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon 2026
Complete Athlete Gallery: https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/bass-lake-yosemite-triathlon-2026 Official Event Website: Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon Location: Bass Lake, California Date: May 30, 2026 Results: http://basslaketri.com/results Spring weather in the Sierra Nevada mountains is often defined by cold mornings and warm, sunny afternoons, creating a unique backdrop for outdoor activities. The last weekend of May at Bass Lake was no exception, as swimmers had to overcome cool temps for their morning start. As the sun rose higher in the sky, the temperatures rapidly climbed, allowing participants to bike and run in warm, dry weather that was quite a contrast from their morning experience. Hot or cold,…
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Virginia City Grand Prix 2026 (Sunday)
Complete Athlete Gallery: https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/virginia-city-grand-prix-2026-sunday Official Event Website: https://vcgp.com/ Location: Virginia City, Nevada. Date: April 26, 2026 Another great weekend of Virginia City Racing is in the books. I had some nice desert light to work with (mix of sun and interesting, sometimes dark clouds) on Sunday so I sought out some larger backdrops to incorporate more of the surrounding landscape as the riders flew by.
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Virginia City Grand Prix 2026 (Saturday)
Complete Athlete Gallery: https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/virginia-city-grand-prix-2026-saturday Official Event Website: https://vcgp.com/ Location: Virginia City, Nevada. Date: April 25, 2026 In terms of weather/trail conditions, you never know what you are going to get in April in Northern Nevada. That’s all part of the adventure at the Virginia City Grand Prix. Last year riders battled deep snow and mud as a winter storm passed through the region. After a much drier winter, the dust was flying in 2026 and riders and spectators were able to enjoy some sun and milder temps. Unlike previous years, I did not shoot the start during Saturday or Sunday’s race. Instead,…
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Sea Otter 2026 (Sunday): Downhill Elite and Expert Finals
Complete Athlete Gallery: https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/sea-otter-2026-downhill-elite-expert-finals-sunday Event: Downhill Elite, Expert Finals. Sea Otter hosted by Liftetime. Location: Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca. Monterrey, California. Date: April 19, 2026 Sunday, the final day of Sea Otter, was dedicated to covering the Downhill Finals, where some of the best mountain bikers in the world rode this flowy and fast course at lightning speeds, showcasing their impressive skills for an enthusiastic audience. Morning light and lifting fog enhanced the already dramatic backdrop of the course during the practice runs. This was an exhilarating, action-packed finale to a great week in the hills above Monterrey. Throughout the day I used…
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Sea Otter 2026 (Saturday): Juniors Downhill Finals, Intermediate/Para Downhill Finals
Complete Athlete Gallery: https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/sea-otter-juniors-downhill-saturday Event: Juniors Downhill Finals. Sea Otter hosted by Liftetime. Location: Laguna Seca International Speedway. Monterrey, California. Date: April 18, 2026 For the remainder of Sea Otter (Saturday and Sunday), I devoted my time to covering the downhill races. On Saturday, the Juniors Finals took place first. For this race, I mostly stayed in one area of the course where the young riders consistently took to the air showcasing their agility and control, before powering through a fast and straight section. Event: Intermediate/Beginner/Para/Hardtail Downhill Finals . Sea Otter hosted by Liftetime. Complete Athlete Gallery: https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/sea-otter-2026-downhill-intermediatebeginnerparahardtail-finals-saturday Location: Laguna Seca International Speedway. Monterrey, California. Date: April…
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Sea Otter 2026 (Friday): All Ages and Distances Gravel
Athlete Gallery: https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/sea-otter-26-gravel-race Event: All Ages and Distances Gravel. Sea Otter hosted by Liftetime. Date: April 17, 2026 Location: Laguna Seca International Speedway. Monterrey, California. On Friday I covered the All Ages and Distances Gravel Race, which began on the track at the Laguna Seca Raceway. After shooting each wave head out from the iconic race track starting line, I hopped on my e-bike to catch the majority of the riders on the final climb back towards the venue where I spent most of the day shooting this scenic climb with its wide open views, where the natural beauty of the landscape provided a stunning…
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Sea Otter 2026 (Thursday): Enduro Stage 1, Dual Slalom Qualifier
Complete Athlete Gallery: https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/sea-otter-thursday-enduro-2026 Event: Enduro Stage 1. Sea Otter hosted by Liftetime. Location: Laguna Seca International Speedway. Monterrey, California. Date: April 16, 2026 This was the first year I’ve attended and photographed Sea Otter, the world’s largest cycling event, in Monterrey, CA hosted by Liftetime. Despite hearing about the races for years, I didn’t really know what to expect from spending five days there. As with many things in life, the experience is often different than the expectation leading into it. Since I generally don’t like spending too much time in large crowds, I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy covering the event…
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