High Plains Drifter

A grassroots endurance/bikepacking event starting and finishing in Greeley, Colorado.

Friday, September 25

📍 Twin Rivers Park – 1501 65th Ave, Greeley, CO

This year’s rider cap.

35 participants.

Expect a est. $80 fee for Trackleaders, a required app for this ride.

We are accepting “pay what you can” contributions to cover event coordination costs.

Learn more about how you can make a "Pay what you can" Contribution

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Registration opens Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM MT

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This is an unsupported, unmarked, no-SAG ride.

By participating, you acknowledge that you are 100% responsible for your own safety, navigation, and decisions, including your ability to complete the route or arrange extraction if needed. Do not attempt this ride without the route downloaded to your device.

(1) There are no course markings provided.

(2) There are no sag vehicles on the course.

(3) Cell service will likely be limited or unavailable.

(4) Weather conditions will likely change without notice.

Route.

Tentative route available for viewing now.

A 300+ mile self-supported bike packing grind across northern Colorado urban scape, foothills and lower mountain region.

Distance: 312 miles

Terrain: 75% gravel, 20 miles intermediate singletrack, remaining hard surface

Elevation Gain: ~2,400 ft
RideWithUs.com WCG Route

Times and locations are tracked for this ride.

  • Riders must sign-up for Track leaders, and provide their own location tracking device or use the Trackleaders phone app.

  • Link to sign up for Trackleaders will be released in late August 2026.

Event Schedule.

This is a remote endurance route. Riders must be prepared for changing conditions, limited services, and self-supported decision-making.

Rider arrival and check-in: 6:30 AM

Submit a signed release as your ticket to ride. All releases will be signed in person at registration this year.

Mandatory Rider Meeting: 6:45 AM

Rollout: 7:00 AM sharp

Route ends where we started with post ride food and beverage. We stay until the last rider returns.

Rider meeting: 6:45 AM
Rollout: 7:00 AM sharp

This event follows Tour Divide and Colorado Trail Race-style rules and is 100% unmarked, self-supported, no-sag ride.

  • Riders are 100% responsible for their own navigation, safety, choices, and extraction plan.

  • Riders may use services and resources on or off route only if they are available to all racers. No planned support from family or friends is allowed.

  • Helen “The Trail Angel” will provide one aid station at the start of the Red Mountain singletrack section around mile 60. Do not pass this up.

We Want You Prepared.

We strongly recommend that you:

  • Study and recon the route for water and resupply options.

  • Have a clear Plan B for extraction if you bail.

  • Do not attempt this route on tubed tires.

  • Choose tires carefully.

  • Come prepared for remote conditions and anything that goes south.

There are 2 mandatory check points for all participating riders.

(1) Check-in is required before rollout.

(2) At the end of the ride with the registration team. If you scratch, please notify:

📞 Britt: 970-302-9904
📞 Helen: 970-301-5762

Remember, you are responsible for ensuring you have an extraction plan if things go south.