BIKEPACKING STAGE RACE 

                                                             SOLO and UNSUPPORTED

                                                       Randonnée / Brevet

                                               START:  Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 6 a.m.

This is a five day bikepacking challenge starting and ending near Big Horn, Wyoming.    Each day of the challenge will involve approximately 10-14 hours of riding, and each day begins and ends at a specified point.  This single track heavy loop features ample parking at the start/finish and is designed to allow for some rest and recovery between each stage.   

The rules are the same as for the Colorado Trail Race:  CTR Rules

The trail is very similar to the Colorado Trail in difficulty but receives less trail maintenance than the Colorado Trail.  The descents tend to be long and sometimes quite rocky, dropper posts or lowering your saddle for the descents is recommended.  The only thing standing between you and serious injury or death is your own good judgment.  Whenever in doubt, get off and walk your bike through the difficult sections, the course is too remote for any kind of an easy rescue.  There are several water crossings on this route.  Heavy precipitation or reservoir releases may raise the water level.  If you are uncomfortable with any water crossing, turn around and find an alternate route.  Avenza maps has the North Half and South Half of the Big Horn Forest map on an app for your phone which will geolocate you and is recommended for riding this route.

   Each day the clock stops for every rider when they reach the finish line for that stage, and the clock does not begin again until the rider starts the next day.   Only the first day has a set start time, after that, riders may start each day's journey whenever they wish,   Each stage should take experienced bikepackers around 10 to 14 hours to complete.  Make sure you bring a headlight and tail light to comply with Wyoming law when riding at night.

The best word to describe this course is WILD! Lightly traveled back country with lots of wildlife and lots of water.  ITT's are always welcome,

A .gpx and detailed course description will be posted in early June, along with a link for Trackleaders registration.