START LINE
Race begins across the street from the Deadwood Welcome Center.
EVENT SCHEDULE
• Packet pickup will be at the Comfort Inn & Suites conference room between 12-3:30 pm February 3, 2024. The Comfort Inn & Suites is located at 225 Cliff St, Deadwood, SD.
• Riders meeting will be at 4pm in the conference room as well.
• All riders start at 5:00 pm under the Deadwood Arch across from the Deadwood Visitor’s Center.
• After party begins as riders finish. Awards and raffle will begin once the bulk of riders have returned safely.
ROUTE INFORMATION
Riders will begin on Main Street in Deadwood, SD, under the arch in front of the visitors center. There will be a neutral start with police escort for both distances over the cobblestone streets. Riders will be lead to the beginning of the Mickelson Trail where racing begins!! The entire race will be on the Michelson Trail system. The race will end in front of the Comfort Inn & Suites on the Mickelson Trailhead in Deadwood. The course will be well marked. We have GPX files of both routes. There will be two hot chocolate "aid" stations. Water, gatorade, and snacks will also be offered. One will be at the Sugarloaf Trailhead and one at Kirk Trailhead for both the longer shorter distance. The turn around for the longer distance will be approximately 1.5 miles past the Englewood Trailhead at the green closure gate.
MANDATORY ITEMS
FRONT HEADLIGHT
REAR TAIL LIGHT
HELMET
FAT BIKE TIRES - 3.8" OR LARGER
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Layered clothing, winter gloves, and head covering under helmet. Ride in similar conditions to get a feel for what to expect and what gear you will need.