Ride Day Details

 Ride Day Details

Ride day details -  In Process - We will continue to update as the ride date approaches.

Race Date: Thursday, 7/24/2025

Distance: 90 miles, confirm your distance when you check in.

Registration: opens at 6:30 AM (parking... info below)

Start time: 7 AM

Start address: Boreas Pass Trailhead 

T-shirts

For the first 20 riders who confirm prior to July 1st....

Cue Sheets

Nope, it's a simple out and back.   But we will provide a map and GPS file.  

We encourage the use of gps devices!   

If you don't have a Garmin or Wahoo device, Everytrail, Ridewithgps, and a dozen others have smartphone apps that you can use that are either free or only a couple dollars.

Links for maps, you can download a GPS/FIT file for your bike computer here:

2025 Route - Coming soon.

Waiver
Yes, you will have to sign a waiver at the start.   

Be Patient
Bring some patience and a good attitude.  This is a free ride funded by Jim.  Any volunteers are our friends.

The start will be a bit hectic, but with  varied riding speeds we expect the finish to be fun and laid back.

Registration
Registration opens at 6:30 AM.   
You will need to sign a waiver, we will have name tags for your helmet.   

Directions to parking and start ....

Park at the Boreas Pass trailhead

Water

There won't be any water at the start...

Water stops, check points....

We may have water and snacks at Como if we can find some volunteers.

Keep in mind that for even 15 miles at these altitudes you will need plenty of water.  We are recommending that riders carry 64 ounces of water for short ride, 100 or more for the longer ride..  

Support - some, but be prepared...

This is officially an unsupported ride.   That being said, we will do what we can to help you enjoy your ride.     You will need to bring adequate water and nourishment for the ride.   You will need to bring tools, spare tubes

Finish

This years ride will not be timed, but it finisher names will be recorded...  

Lemming survival party

Tradition states that any surviving Lemmings from the long ride gather for food and/or beverages at an agreed upon time and place by participants....  

Alcohol Policy: No alcohol is provided by the event organizers. Participants are prohibited from bringing or consuming alcohol during the ride. Any post-ride social gatherings are independent of the ride and take place at licensed establishments. Participation in such gatherings is voluntary and at your own risk.

Rules - just a few - we are serious about all of these!

• You must sign a waiver.
• Don't be a jerk
• You must check in at the check point.
• Be nice
• You must wear a helmet.
• Be kind
• You must wear your name on your helmet.
• Hug a volunteer
• With the exception of your fellow grinders (or a friendly local), you are on your own. This is a self supported event. 
• Smile a lot
• No public urination allowed. Please find a remote woods or ditch in an uninhabited area. 
• High five a volunteer
• Obey all traffic laws. This is an open course so show respect. 
• Wave to any locals or tourists you may encounter.   
• No littering! Pack out what you bring. 
• Encourage your fellow riders
• If you leave the course, you must re-enter at the same spot you left.
• Relax and enjoy the course
• If you need to drop, let Jim know via text.