Race 3 Reg

Golden Fleece

Quick Stats

🏁 Stage Distance: 1.85 miles
⬇️ Elevation Loss: Minimal (rolling terrain)
🚵 Estimated Stage Time: 5–7 minutes
⬆️ Transfer Climb: (varies by approach)
📍 Location: Peavine Mountain – Reno, NV
⚙️ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌵 Terrain: High-desert singletrack / rolling terrain

Golden Fleece is a rolling, punchy stage that stands out from the rest of the series. Instead of a straight descent, this course traverses the hillside with constant elevation changes, short climbs, and fast transitions.

Named after the historic mining area on Peavine, the trail runs through terrain shaped by old mining activity and natural desert erosion, giving it a unique mix of flow and raw features.

This stage is all about maintaining speed across constantly changing terrain rather than simply descending.

Transfer Climb

The climb follows the Peavine trail network to reach the start of the stage. Expect a mix of dirt roads and connecting singletrack with steady, non-technical climbing.

Like most Peavine routes:

• It’s exposed

• It’s dry

• It rewards pacing

What to Expect

Golden Fleece is a true pedal stage.

Riders will encounter:

• Short climbs that require bursts of power

• Flat sections where momentum matters

• Quick transitions between descending and climbing

The elevation profile shows a rolling pattern, meaning riders who stop pedaling will lose time quickly.

Key Features

• Rolling terrain with repeated ups and downs

• Punchy climbs throughout the stage

• Fast transitions between sections

• Loose decomposed granite surface

• Mix of flow and raw trail features

• Open terrain with wide visibility

What Makes It Fast

• Pedaling efficiently through flat and uphill sections

• Carrying momentum over rollers

• Quick acceleration after corners

• Staying smooth through terrain transitions

Race Notes

• No practice laps

• Course closed until 5:00 PM

• This is a fitness + strategy stage

• Riders who manage effort across the full run will do best

• Number plates must be clearly visible at the finish

• Check with finish crew after your run to confirm your number was recorded

🔥 GRRR Insight

👉 This is your “Fitness / Power Stage”
Not the steepest…
But probably the one that hurts the most 😈