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September 28th, 2024
The Rad Ride
Deep in the Southern Colorado plateau lies an untouched plethora of gravel unlike any other. The towering Spanish Peaks and expansive mesas serve as the backdrop for the 3 unique courses of the ‘Rad Dirt Fest. The courses are all more than 90% maintained, gravel roads and mostly rolling routes. It is all really scenic and unlike any other region in Colorado! Don’t be fooled though….the elevation and climbing will humble you, especially on the longer ride! We mean it when we say you’ll truly become one with nature out on these courses and see an abundance of wildlife! Jump in and see for yourself, it’s gonna be ‘Rad.
2024:
110 Miler: $175
70 Miler: $110
40 Miler: $75
The Rad Dirt Fest team is working on the 2024 Event Schedule. Please see the 2023 Event Schedule below for reference:
FRIDAY, September 29th, 2023
2:00pm-7:00pm – Expo & Packet Pickup Hours
- Photo ID is required
- Packets must be picked up in person
- Packets will not be mailed or given to others
- Location: 218 W Main St
1:00 PM – Life Time Grand Prix Shakeout Ride
- Location: 218 W Main St
- Route
3:00 PM – Shakeout Ride with Ride or Die Collective
- Location: 218 W Main St
- Route
5:30pm – Rider’s Meeting
- Location: 218 W Main St
SATURDAY, September 30th, 2023
7:00am-9:30am – Race Morning Packet Pickup Hours
- Location: 218 W Main St
9:00am – Stubborn Delores Race Start | Start / Finish
9:30am – Anteloop Race Start | Start / Finish
10:00am – The Frijole Race Start | Start / Finish
1:00pm-2:30pm – Live Music
- Location: Stage at 218 W Main St
3:00pm – Awards
- Grand Prix
- Anteloop
- Frijole
4:00pm-5:30pm – Live Music
- Location: Stage at 218 W Main St
6:00pm – Awards
- Stubborn Delores
8:00pm – After Party
- Location: The Well and Taproom
9:00pm – After Party
- Location: Sexy Pizza
113 miles & 10,613′ of elevation gain! Tackle buttery smooth gravel and high alpine riding.
NOTE: Each course incorporates a 2 mile section of more technical gravel, on South Shore Trail, after you come into Trinidad Lake State Park. This includes a few pitchy hills with loose gravel, coupled with mostly smooth gravel.
- Distance: 113 miles.
- Elevation Gain: 10,613 feet.
- Highest Point: 8,921 feet
- Course map available here.
Drop bags are only available for the 110 mile distance.
Drop off location: 218 W Main St
- Friday Sept. 29th from 2:00pm – 7:00pm
On course Location:
- Spanish Peaks Inn Aid @ Mile 42.8
Drop Bag Pick-up Location
- Finish Line @ 218 W Main St
- Must be picked up by 8:00pm on Saturday Sept. 30th.
Course Marking Color:
- Pink and Black with Reflective tape & Pink and Black Arrows
Aid Station Mileages:
- 5.7 – Trinidad Lake State Park
- 22.4 – Burro Canyon Aid
- 42.8 – Spanish Peaks Inn Aid
- 70.8 – Earth Mtn Farms Aid
- 89.5 – Burro Canyon – Aid
- 106 – Trinidad Lake State Park – Aid
Course Cutoffs:
- Outbound
- Mile 42.8 / Spanish Peaks Inn – 1:20 pm
- Inbound
- Mile 89.5 / Burro Canyon Aid – 6:00pm
- Mile 106 / Trinidad Lake State Park – 7:40pm
Crew Locations:
- Mile 5.7 & 106 – Trinidad Lake State Park – Note: day use fee required
- Mile 42.8 – Spanish Peaks Inn
Crew Map 2023 Rad Crew Map
68.2 miles of desert terrain mixed with snowcapped mountains, gradual climbs and champagne gravel.
NOTE: Each course incorporates a 2 mile section of more technical gravel, on South Shore Trail, after you come into Trinidad Lake State Park. This includes a few pitchy hills with loose gravel, coupled with mostly smooth gravel.
- Distance: 68.2 miles.
- Elevation Gain: 6,558 feet.
- Highest Point: 7,582 feet.
- Course map available here.
Course Marking Color:
- Blue with Blue Arrows
Aid Stations:
- Mile 5.7 – Trinidad Lake State Park Aid
- 22.4 – Burro Canyon Aid
- 33.7 – 4 Corners Aid
- 44.2 – Burro Canyon Aid
- 61.6 – Trinidad Lake State Park Aid
Course Cutoffs:
- Turnaround
- Mile 33.7 / 4 Corners Aid – 1:00pm
- Inbound
- Mile 61.6 – Trinidad Lake State Park – 3:45pm
Crew Locations:
- Mile 5.7 & 61.6 @ Trinidad Lake State Park – Day use fee required
- Mile 42.8 @ 4 Corners / CR 44
Crew Map 2023 Rad Crew Map
The 40 mile route is the perfect first race for new cyclists, or those looking for a chill day! Smooth gravel, scenic views, and gradual climbs.
NOTE: Each course incorporates a 2 mile section of more technical gravel, on South Shore Trail, after you come into Trinidad Lake State Park. This includes a few pitchy hills with loose gravel, coupled with mostly smooth gravel.
- Distance: 47.2 miles.
- Elevation Gain: 4,632 feet.
- Highest Point: 7,221 feet.
- Course map available here.
Course Marking Color:
- Red with Red arrows
Aid Stations:
- Mile 5.7 – Trinidad Lake State Park Aid
- 22.4 – Burro Canyon Aid
- 40 – Trinidad Lake State Park
Crew Locations:
- Mile 5.7 & 40 @ Trinidad Lake State Park – Day use Fee required
Crew Map 2023 Rad Crew Map
No Drop Bags on the 40 mile course.
Let’s talk about race day support! We’re stoked to let you know that we’ll have you covered with fully stocked aid stations on course to make sure you stay fueled and hydrated. If your friends and family want to come support you, you’re allowed to receive support at select aid stations. If you need to abandon the race, make sure you have a friend on speed dial that can come pick you up from one of the support crew locations.
Note: Crews are only allowed to provide support at approved crew locations. If riders receive aid outside of official crew locations, they will be disqualified.
CREW LOCATIONS:
1. STUBBORN DOLORES
Crew Area 1 & 3
- Mile 5.7 & 106 @ Trinidad Lake State Park – Day use fee required
Access is I-25 South to the Starkville Exit – CR 69.1 south to CR 18.3 to The South Shore Trinidad Lake State Park entrance.
Crew Area 2
- Mile 42.8 @ Spanish Peaks Inn
Access: I-25 North to Ludlow Exit – Take CR 44 West to Spanish Peaks Inn.
2. ANTELOOP
Crew Area 1 & 3
- Mile 5.7 & 61.6 @ Trinidad Lake State Park – Day use fee required
Access: I-25 South to the Starkville Exit – CR 69.1 south to CR 18.3 to The South Shore Trinidad Lake State Park entrance.
Crew Area 2
- Mile 42.8 @ 4 Corners / CR 44
Access : I-25 North to Ludlow Exit / CR 44 to 4 Corners about 9.6 miles from the I – 25 exit.
3. FRIJOLE
- Crew Area 1: Mile 5.7 & 40 @ Trinidad Lake State Park – Day use fee required
Access: I-25 South to the Starkville Exit – CR 69.1 south to CR 18.3 to The South Shore Trinidad Lake State Park entrance.
CREW MAP: 2023 RAD CREW MAP
The 2024 Athlete Guide will be available 60 days prior to the event. See the 2023 Athlete Guide below for reference:
Stubborn Delores and Anteloop awards will be 3 deep in each category:
Elite Men
Elite Women
19 & Under Men
20-29 Men
30-39 Men
40-49 Men
50-59 Men
60+ Men
Singlespeed Men
Para Men
Singlespeed Women
19 & Under Women
20-29 Women
30-39 Women
40-49 Women
50-59 Women
60+ Women
Tandem Open
Non-Binary Open
Para Women
The Frijole awards will be 3 deep in the following categories:
Open Men/Women
Non-Binary
Para Men/Women
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