Monaco Gravel Race

Medium

Date

2026-04-19

Location

Monaco – Peille, Monaco

Distance

110 km

Elevation

2500m

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▌ RIDER INTEL DOSSIER

ID: MONACO-GRAVEL-RACE

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TIER 2

~/dossier/monaco-gravel-race $ cat briefing.md

▌ High-altitude volcanic gravel in the Eastern Sierra Nevada.

An emerging classic in California's Eastern Sierra. Volcanic gravel, alpine meadows, and dramatic mountain backdrops at 2,400 m+.

EFFORT36/50

EXPER.54/70

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12 SCORING DIMENSIONS

· Inside the rating

$ ./radar --plot

MONACO GRAVEL RACE

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EFFORT MATRIX

· Physical demands · 5 vectors

$ ./bench --effort

LENGTH07/10

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07/10161 km of Eastern Sierra gravel

161 km of Eastern Sierra gravel

CLIMBING07/10

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07/10~2,300 m of high-altitude climbing

~2,300 m of high-altitude climbing

DURABILITY07/10

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07/106-9 hours typical

6-9 hours typical

ALTITUDE09/10

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09/10Starts at 2,400 m — crushes sea-level riders

Starts at 2,400 m — crushes sea-level riders

TECHNICALITY06/10

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06/10Volcanic gravel, alpine singletrack sections

Volcanic gravel, alpine singletrack sections

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EXPERIENCE MATRIX

· Race quality · 7 vectors

$ ./bench --experience

ADVENTURE08/10

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08/10Eastern Sierra wilderness experience

Eastern Sierra wilderness experience

SCENERY10/10

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10/10Sierra Nevada peaks, Mono Lake, alpine meadows

Sierra Nevada peaks, Mono Lake, alpine meadows

ORGANIZATION08/10

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08/10Solid event production

Solid event production

VALUE07/10

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07/10Reasonable entry, Mammoth lodging adds cost

Reasonable entry, Mammoth lodging adds cost

COMMUNITY08/10

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08/10California gravel + outdoor community

California gravel + outdoor community

ACCESSIBILITY06/10

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06/10Multiple distances welcome all levels

Multiple distances welcome all levels

FIELD DEPTH07/10

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07/10California pros + Western US riders

California pros + Western US riders

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GREEN FLAGS

$ ./pros

[+]Eastern Sierra Nevada scenery is unmatched
[+]Volcanic gravel is unique in California
[+]Mammoth is genuine mountain town
[+]Multiple distances welcome all levels
[+]Mid-June = best weather window

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RED FLAGS

$ ./cons

[!]Altitude crushes unacclimated riders
[!]Mammoth lodging is expensive
[!]Volcanic gravel can shred tires
[!]Limited international visibility

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RIDER FIT

· Match by archetype

$ match-rider --types

Altitude LoverPRIME · 10/10

Built for those who train above 2,000 m

ClimberPRIME · 8/10

High-altitude climbing rewards power-to-weight

Adventure TouristPRIME · 9/10

Eastern Sierra is a destination

Endurance MuleGOOD · 7/10

Mid-distance event for steady riders

Heat SpecialistOK · 4/10

Cool mountain temps

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⚡ SIGNATURE CHALLENGE

Altitude is the equalizer

Starting at 2,400 m means every effort is 10% harder than at sea level. Sea-level riders who don't arrive 4-7 days early to acclimatize pay double.

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TIRE INTEL

· Setup recommendation

$ rubber --recommend

WIDTH

40-45 mm

PRESSURE

26-32 psi

PATTERN

Aggressive all-rounder — volcanic rock is sharp

Volcanic gravel is sharp. Prioritise puncture protection. Tubeless mandatory.

▶ TOP PICKS

1.Continental Terra Trail[45mm]— Durable casing for sharp volcanic rock

2.Schwalbe G-One Bite[45mm]— Excellent grip on loose volcanic surface

3.Maxxis Rambler[45mm]— Battle-tested durability

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WEATHER PLAYBOOK

· What the sky throws at you

$ forecast --race

Mid-June Mammoth Lakes: 5-15°C dawn, 18-25°C afternoon, intense UV at altitude. Pack arm warmers + sunscreen.

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PACING PLAYBOOK

· Where to attack, where to survive

$ tail -f /strategy/pacing

Mammoth start to first climb~30 km

Altitude already working. Conservative start.

High alpine climbing block~80 km

Where the race is decided. Stay aerobic at altitude.

Return to Mammoth~161 km

Save matches for the punchy finish.

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WHAT TO FEAR

· Top hazards

$ ./threat-model

[!01]Altitude sickness in unacclimated riders
[!02]Sharp volcanic rock causing flats
[!03]Afternoon thunderstorms on exposed sections
[!04]Cramps from heat + altitude combo

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TRAVEL OPS

· Getting there

$ ./logistics --travel

AIRPORTMammoth (MMH) — limited flights. LAX or Reno (RNO) — 5+ hr drive.

LODGINGMammoth Lakes hotels expensive in summer. Try condos or June Lake nearby.

FOODCarb-load at The Stove or Toomey's. Post-race: Mammoth Brewing.

PACKET PICKUPFriday at the event area.

PARKINGFree parking at Mammoth Mountain.

▌ BOTTOM LINE

A high-altitude California classic in dramatic Eastern Sierra terrain. Worth structuring a Sierra trip around.

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IF NOT THIS, THEN

· Alternative race recommendations

$ ./suggest --similar

→Want bigger CO altitude:SBT GRVL
→Want California desert:Belgian Waffle Ride California
→Want similar Idaho:Rebecca's Private Idaho

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