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NAGANO, JAPAN
OCTOBER 18 – 20 2024
Stoked? We are! Grinduro returns to Japan in 2024! We’re looking forward to returning to Japan to see all our friends and share the Grinduro party once again!
The unique format of Grinduro combines the best elements of a mountain bike enduro with a gravel grinder-style road race. Festivities include three days of epic riding, an impressive display of art and music, excellent food, great people and camping!
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THE PERFECT PARTY-TO-RACE RATIO
Location
Location
Grinduro Japan is back, bolder and more purple. We bring the party to Nagano where we can all share 3 days of gravel focused fun. The on-bike antics only equalled by the off-bike bike entertainment. Go fast, go slow, go single, go bold; just make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the global family that is Grinduro.
Course
Course
The Grinduro and Grindurito courses are going to be RAD. We’ll have course maps and GPX routes for both courses available here as we get closer to the event.
The Grinduro course takes you on an unforgettable tour of Nagano's incredible dirt roads and singletrack. You’ll experience everything from rough remote gravel roads to smooth swoopy singletrack blanketed in dreamy brown pow.
All along the way, you’ll be struck with awe thanks to massive views of Japan's alpine mountain range. Guaranteed, there will be more grammable moments than you’ll know what to do with!
All along the way, you’ll be struck with awe thanks to massive views of Japan's alpine mountain range. Guaranteed, there will be more grammable moments than you’ll know what to do with!
Race Categories
Race Categories
There's a race category for everyone at Grinduro!
If the full distance sounds like a little too much to chew, or you just want a taste of the Grinduro! experience, then there is always the Grindurito! A fun, non-competitive half-distance ride (not timed/scored) and the same great party finish.
For more info, visit the link below.
More Info: Race Categories
If the full distance sounds like a little too much to chew, or you just want a taste of the Grinduro! experience, then there is always the Grindurito! A fun, non-competitive half-distance ride (not timed/scored) and the same great party finish.
For more info, visit the link below.
Event Schedule
2024 Event Schedule
As always, we'll deliver a party-to-race ratio like only Grinduro can. We'll publish the schedule nearer to the event.
Expect an unforgettable 70-mile ride with four timed race stages (GRINDURO) or 40-mile ride with three timed race stages (GRINDURITO)
Optional prologue timed stage on Friday Awards ceremony to top three finishers in each category
2 nights of camping at the Grinduro Village in Shastice Park
3 meals on Saturday from an amazing local chef and 2 drink tickets
Live music Friday and Saturday!
Expect an unforgettable 70-mile ride with four timed race stages (GRINDURO) or 40-mile ride with three timed race stages (GRINDURITO)
Optional prologue timed stage on Friday Awards ceremony to top three finishers in each category
2 nights of camping at the Grinduro Village in Shastice Park
3 meals on Saturday from an amazing local chef and 2 drink tickets
Live music Friday and Saturday!
Camping
Camping
Camping is included with your entry and is located within close proximity to the main arena in the Grinduro.
2024's edition of Grinduro Japan will feature a more inclusive camping location, integrated with the Grinduro arena. There is also an option to upgrade to a Camper Spot (also for vans, motorhomes, caravans).
2024's edition of Grinduro Japan will feature a more inclusive camping location, integrated with the Grinduro arena. There is also an option to upgrade to a Camper Spot (also for vans, motorhomes, caravans).
Party!
PARTY!
Life is about more than riding a bike. Grinduro Japan features a great music festival with live music and DJ's. So prepare for a good party with craft beer, marshmallows at the campfire and hearty food!
Excellent Food
Excellent Food
We believe that bike riders’ health, attitude and performance is directly related to the foods that they eat, so we have amazing food planned for the weekend.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included for all racers on Saturday. Grinduro riders will enjoy lunch out on course, and the Grindurito lunch will be available in the venue. The chefs from our favorite restaurant in town - Pipeline Craft Taps and Kitchen - have prepared a mouth watering menu for you, with lots of great options for our vegan and gluten free friends.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included for all racers on Saturday. Grinduro riders will enjoy lunch out on course, and the Grindurito lunch will be available in the venue. The chefs from our favorite restaurant in town - Pipeline Craft Taps and Kitchen - have prepared a mouth watering menu for you, with lots of great options for our vegan and gluten free friends.
RECOMMENDED GEAR
RECOMMENDED GEAR
You can ride any type of bicycle (no ebikes!), although we recommend a gravel bike or hardtail MTB. The ultimate setup is probably a gravel bike with fast-rolling 40c tubeless tires and a 1x11-speed crank set... We prefer Shimano GRX. Be prepared with at least two extra tubes, a multi-tool and mini-pump.
There will be feed zones, but smart riders will be self sufficient and bring at least two water bottles and their favourite nutritional supplies. And don’t take to the start line without a helmet on!
There will be feed zones, but smart riders will be self sufficient and bring at least two water bottles and their favourite nutritional supplies. And don’t take to the start line without a helmet on!
Volunteer
Volunteer
There will be lots of fun volunteer opportunities available, including course marshals, beer pourers, packet pickup assistance, aid station support, podium helpers, dance party starters, and much, much more. Grinduro wouldn’t happen without the help of all you amazing volunteers out there, so THANKS!
You will help us out on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
If you want help out at Grinduro Japan, please click here and register as a volunteer.
You will help us out on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
If you want help out at Grinduro Japan, please click here and register as a volunteer.
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