11 September 2026

TUFF.Ventures News

Shady Rest Park Reminder

If you are in town this weekend, please beware of the Shady Rest Project closures around Shady Rest Park. Forest Service is conducting forest health and fuels reduction work with vegetation thinning, removal of dead and downed material, shrub reduction, and burn pile construction. The Shady Rest Park area is used at the start and finish of all our courses, so please avoid the area until the closure is lifted on Sept 15, 2026.


We are in close contact with Forest Service about this and will release our final routes on Sept 15 after confirmation of the closure being lifted. Tree debris and road conditions will dictate the final singletrack section en route to the finish line.


See the official Shady Rest Forest Health Project Area Closure information from Forest Service here.

Registration Deadline

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM PT

Rider Guide Update

We have made a few updates to the 2026 Rider Guide.

Please download the latest version here.


There are no operational changes. There are a few sponsor updates and an updated discount code from BUBS Naturals included now (TUFF2026).


We have also added actionable links to support the No Hot Creek Mine initiative.

Gravel Bike Rentals with Start Haus

Our friends at Start Haus in Truckee, CA are bringing back their fleet of rental gravel bikes! If you've got some gravel-curious friends who need a ride, let them know to reserve a bike.


Riders can book directly online at book.starthaus.com. Add the rental dates of 9/18/2026 - 09/19/2026 and enter code TUFF10 for a 10% discount with free event pick-up and drop-off at the expo.


For more details on bikes, specs, sizing, and prices, read more about their rental program here and call (530) 582-5781 with any questions.

Volunteer Sign-up

Please sign up for a volunteer slot if you are able or looking to help out.

If you volunteer at registration on Friday 9/18, we will send a free registration code (or refund your entry). Sign up here.

Reply to us at mammothtuff@gmail.com if you have any volunteer questions.

Final call of the TUFF Collection with Bellwether Clothing!


Come get the last pieces of this collab at the expo!

Previous Newsletters ICYMI

July 8: https://conta.cc/4ygUX2E

July 12: https://conta.cc/4vtkEKJ

Aug 25: https://conta.cc/4gP3jYu

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