Saturday, October 17, 2026
(page last updated 7/12/26)
PICK YOUR ROUTE + REG TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT BELOW
Traditional Route (80 Miles / 10k / 14 Shuttle Spots Available)
as of 7/12/26
The bad ass route that started it all when Bryce convinced Miles to try out his dream of connecting all the reserves from HMB to SC back in 2013, this has become a true tradition that you have to do every Fall. You can't live + ride in SC without having done this one! This route's 6am dirt departure is right before daylight so bring that headlight for the awesome first descent into the forest!
NEW FOR 2026: New trail option gives you an opportunity to feel more pain (blame Miles). After leaving the Summit Store, riders will have the option of navigating to the bottom of Hihn's Mill fire road in Demo, adding 5 additional miles and 1,750 more feet of climbing, compared to the usual road route (Highland Way)..
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Short Cut Route (70 Miles / 8.2k / 4 Spots Available)
as of 7/12/26
While you'll ride and arrive with the Traditional Route riders, this is truly awesome, and limited to just 5 riders due to not everyone approving of us being on this trail, this allows you to bypass the hurt that is felt on the Traditional Route's first climb and continuing ascent through Skeggs. If you're lucky, you can even grab breakfast at Alice's Restaurant as you wait for the main group. And the sunrise is epic overlooking the SF Bay.
Note: Part of Traditional Route shuttle
RESERVE YOUR ROSTER SPOT
REGISTRATION PROCESS
(Below is the "Pay to Reg + Reserve" section)
By purchasing your Shuttle ticket below, you're reserving your spot. Once we hit a waitlist situation, you'll be asked to submit your waitlist request and if there's a spot, you'll be asked to purchase your Shuttle ticket. Your fee consists of the Shuttle Ride ($60 Traditional/Short Cut) + $7 Shuttle Driver Tip + $8 After Party RSVP fee.
SPECIAL NOTE: Your Shuttle ticket to EPICNESS is non-refundable as there are expenses involved Bryce is covering, but this covers everything mentioned above. If a wait lister does grab your spot, we'll get you your money back. This is to prevent getting a little burned in past years with last minute cancellations (one year we went from 21 to 12 riders in the last 3 weeks), this is the easiest way and appreciate many of you suggesting it.
(Below is the "Pay to Reg + Reserve" section)
By purchasing your Shuttle ticket below, you're reserving your spot. Once we hit a waitlist situation, you'll be asked to submit your waitlist request and if there's a spot, you'll be asked to purchase your Shuttle ticket. Your fee consists of the Shuttle Ride ($60 Traditional/Short Cut) + $7 Shuttle Driver Tip + $8 After Party RSVP fee.
SPECIAL NOTE: Your Shuttle ticket to EPICNESS is non-refundable as there are expenses involved Bryce is covering, but this covers everything mentioned above. If a wait lister does grab your spot, we'll get you your money back. This is to prevent getting a little burned in past years with last minute cancellations (one year we went from 21 to 12 riders in the last 3 weeks), this is the easiest way and appreciate many of you suggesting it.
NOTE: The 100 Miler is on hiatus this year
KEY INFORMATION
The countdown is on! All the latest updates are in the section directly below, while the photo gallery + most up to date roster are a quick scroll below. If you have any questions, feel free to email me or text/call at (650) 490-0142.
ATTENTION ROOKIES
Click on the CRITICAL DETAILS button below and read everything. Please remember, we keep the pre-ride details off social media, since we don't want to be on the Rangers' radar and it's an invite-only, vet those you refer to it style ride since it's a social adventure ride, not a race, that caps at 21 riders.
It's 100% MTB, all preserves prohibit e-bikes, and sorry no gravel/cross bikes.
And lastly, this is a group ride on steroids, so you're participation is of your own free will, pain and suffering are a given.
ATTENTION ROOKIES
Click on the CRITICAL DETAILS button below and read everything. Please remember, we keep the pre-ride details off social media, since we don't want to be on the Rangers' radar and it's an invite-only, vet those you refer to it style ride since it's a social adventure ride, not a race, that caps at 21 riders.
It's 100% MTB, all preserves prohibit e-bikes, and sorry no gravel/cross bikes.
And lastly, this is a group ride on steroids, so you're participation is of your own free will, pain and suffering are a given.
LOGISTICS + CRITICAL DETAILS
All the critical details like departure times, locations, route maps, water stops and all the good stuff are HERE!
All the critical details like departure times, locations, route maps, water stops and all the good stuff are HERE!
HMB MERCH
Coming Soon!
ROSTER
Keep scrolling down for the most up to date roster.
SAG SUPPORT
This is TBD, but more than likely we'll have it again. Know a potential driver, let Bryce know. Stopping points will likely include:
Star Hill/Tunitas Creek
HWY 84/HWY 35
Rapley Road
Russian Ridge Entrance
Saratoga Gap Entrance
HWY 9/HWY 35
Castle Rock Main Entrance
Southern Sanborn Exit
Bear Creek/HWY 35
Summit Store
Coming Soon!
ROSTER
Keep scrolling down for the most up to date roster.
SAG SUPPORT
This is TBD, but more than likely we'll have it again. Know a potential driver, let Bryce know. Stopping points will likely include:
Star Hill/Tunitas Creek
HWY 84/HWY 35
Rapley Road
Russian Ridge Entrance
Saratoga Gap Entrance
HWY 9/HWY 35
Castle Rock Main Entrance
Southern Sanborn Exit
Bear Creek/HWY 35
Summit Store
UPDATE ME PLEASE
I realize things change, so let me know right away via these email/phone links. There are a lot of moving parts and there could be alternatives for you and keep in mind there may be anxious waitlisters needing to know if they need to ramp up their training or not.
PHOTO GALLERY
For both rookies and veterans, below this section, you'll find a scrollable gallery of photos from past years to enjoy and for first timers, get a peek into what's coming!
HMB x 12 STRAVA CLUB
All confirmed and waitlist riders will be invited to our private STRAVA club so be sure to check your notifications or request to join and I'll get you in. Occasionally, I'll post stuff and you can too for CLUB members so keep an eye out in your feed.
POST-RIDE CELEBRATION
Beer Thirty will be our spot in Soquel.
I realize things change, so let me know right away via these email/phone links. There are a lot of moving parts and there could be alternatives for you and keep in mind there may be anxious waitlisters needing to know if they need to ramp up their training or not.
PHOTO GALLERY
For both rookies and veterans, below this section, you'll find a scrollable gallery of photos from past years to enjoy and for first timers, get a peek into what's coming!
HMB x 12 STRAVA CLUB
All confirmed and waitlist riders will be invited to our private STRAVA club so be sure to check your notifications or request to join and I'll get you in. Occasionally, I'll post stuff and you can too for CLUB members so keep an eye out in your feed.
POST-RIDE CELEBRATION
Beer Thirty will be our spot in Soquel.
OFFICIAL ROSTER
As of 7/12/26 @ 5:26pm, here's the roster, we max out at 21 total riders so get registered ASAP, there's some shuttle backend juggling so let me know if your situation has changed.
Traditional Route 80 Miles
SHUTTLE #1
Rob M.
Mike A.
Chris H.
Alex K.
Craig W.
Bryce
Brian M.
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SHUTTLE #2
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Shortcut Route 70 Miles
(Up to 5 Spots - Traditional Riders Can Choose Shortcut - Same Shuttle)
Bryce
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HMB TO SC STRAVA CLUB
Once you're confirmed, you'll be invited to the Strava HMB 2025 X 12 Years Club if you're not already a member where you can share all your training and gear you have going on in the lead up to the BIG day!
PHOTOS FROM PAST RIDES
(Send me your photos if you don't see them here)
