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September 27th, 2025
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
FRIDAY, September 27th, 2024
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
12:00pm – Thank Gravel It’s Friday – Shake-Out Ride
- Location: Expo
- RSVP
2:30pm – Life Time Grand Prix Presented by Mazda Athlete Autograph Session
- Location: Expo
3:00pm – Gravel Adventure Field Guide X Life Time – Shake-Out Ride
- Location: Gravel Adventure Field Guide booth (meet up at 2:40)
- Costumes and Denim Welcome!
- RSVP
4:00pm – Ride or Die Collective X Ventum – Shake-Out Ride
- Location: Expo
- RSVP
5:30pm – Rider’s Meeting
- Location: 218 W Main St
SATURDAY, September 28th, 2024
7:00am-9:00am – Race Morning Packet Pickup Hours
- Location: 218 W Main St
9:00am – Elite Men 110 Mile Race Start | Start / Finish
9:05am – Elite Women 110 Mile Race Start | Start / Finish
9:30am – Mass 110 Mile Race Start | Start / Finish
10:00am – 70 Mile Race Start | Start / Finish
10:30am – 40 Mile Race Start | Start / Finish
1:00pm – Live Music | Start / Finish
3:00pm – Awards | Start / Finish
- Elite/Life Time Grand Prix
- 70 Mile
- 40 Mile
- First round of UNBOUND Gravel Qualifier Slots Giveaway
4:00pm – Live Music | Start / Finish
6:00pm – Awards | Start / Finish
- 110 Mile
- Second round of UNBOUND Gravel Qualifier Slots Giveaway
7:00pm After Party Bar Crawl | Starts at Bella Luna
Raffles with sponsor/local business giveaways at every bar!
- 7:00 PM – Bella Luna:
- Kick off the night at Bella Luna with a refreshing beer and a bite to eat!
- $4 Oskar Blues pints and Oskar Blues giveaways!
- 7:45 PM – The Well:
Continue the night at The Well, a perfect spot for some laid-back fun and mingling.- Self Pour Taproom with Craft Beer, Cocktails, Wine & Seltzer & Food till late. Live music with Rosin & Rust + DJ Funktion.
- 8:30 PM – The Marketplace:
Head over to The Marketplace for a relaxed atmosphere with great drinks and local vibes.- Neon Party
- Live DJ
- Fun door prizes!
- 9:15 PM – Close – Trinidad Lounge:
- Half off the cover for Rad people with the codeword “Campagnolo.”
- Drinks are always cheap! ($3 beers, $5 shots).
- We’re open ‘til 2am and happy to have ya!
- Live Music from Trip, Townies, and Winterlion
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.
STATISTICS
- GARMIN CONNECT
- Plot A Route
- Distance: 113 miles.
- Elevation Gain: 10,613 feet.
- Highest Point: 8,921 feet
- Course Marked with Pink and Black with Reflective tape & Pink and Black Arrows
Aid Stations:
- MILES:
- 6.6 – Trinidad Lake State Park | CREW LOCATION
- Day use fee required
- 23.3 – Burro Canyon Aid
- 43.6 – Spanish Peaks Inn Aid | DROP BAG/ CREW LOCATION*
- See ATHLETE GUIDE for info on DROP BAGS
- 71.6 – Earth Mtn Farms Aid
- 90.3 – Burro Canyon – Aid
- 106.8 – Trinidad Lake State Park – Aid
- 6.6 – Trinidad Lake State Park | CREW LOCATION
Course Cutoffs:
- Outbound
- 1:50 pm | Mile 43.6 / Spanish Peaks Inn
- Inbound
- 6:30pm | Mile 90.3 / Burro Canyon Aid
- 8:10pm | Mile 106.8 / Trinidad Lake State Park
Crew Map 2024 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.
STATISTICS
- GARMIN CONNECT
- Plot A Route
- Distance: 68.2 miles.
- Elevation Gain: 6,696′
- Highest Point: 7,585′
- Course Marking Color is Blue with Blue Arrows
Aid Stations:
- MILES:
- 6.6 – Trinidad Lake State Park Aid | CREW LOCATION
- Day use fee required
- 23.3 – Burro Canyon Aid
- 34.6 – 4 Corners Aid | CREW LOCATION
- 45.9 – Burro Canyon Aid
- 62.5 – Trinidad Lake State Park Aid
- 6.6 – Trinidad Lake State Park Aid | CREW LOCATION
Course Cutoffs:
- Turnaround
- 1:30pm | Mile 34.6 / 4 Corners Aid
- Inbound
- 4:15pm | Mile 62.5 – Trinidad Lake State Park
Crew Map 2024 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.
- GARMIN CONNECT
- Plot A Route
- Distance: 47.2 miles
- Elevation Gain: 4,540′
- Highest Point: 7,221′
- Course Marking Color is Red with Red arrows
Aid Stations:
- MILES:
- 6.6 – Trinidad Lake State Park Aid | CREW LOCATION
- Day use fee required
- 23.3 – Burro Canyon Aid
- 40.8 – Trinidad Lake State Park
- 6.6 – Trinidad Lake State Park Aid | CREW LOCATION
Crew Map 2024 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:
110 Mile Course
- Crew Area 1 & 3
- Mile 6.6 & 106.8 @ 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.
- Mile 6.6 & 106.8 @ Trinidad Lake State Park
- Crew Area 2
- Mile 43.6 @ Spanish Peaks Inn
- Access: I-25 North to Ludlow Exit – Take CR 44 West to Spanish Peaks Inn.
70 MILE
- Crew Area 1 & 3
- Mile 6.6 & 62.5 @ 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.
- Mile 6.6 & 62.5 @ Trinidad Lake State Park
- Crew Area 2
- Mile 34.6 @ 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.
40 MILE
- 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.
- Mile 5.7 & 40 @ Trinidad Lake State Park
CREW MAP: 2024 RAD CREW MAP
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
60-69 Men
70+ Men
Singlespeed Men
Para Men
Singlespeed Women
19 & Under Women
20-29 Women
30-39 Women
40-49 Women
50-59 Women
60-69 Women
70+ 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
E-Bike
- 50% Performance-Based: 50 coins go do top riders in each category.
- 50% Random Drawing: 50 coins will be up for grabs in a random drawing. Everyone’s got a shot!
- Distances: finishers of the 110-mile and 70-mile races at The Rad will be eligible for a coin, coins will be split evenly across those two distances. Winners will be able to register for either the UNBOUND Gravel 200 or 100 Mile distances.
Note: Winners will receive guaranteed entry to Life Time UNBOUND Gravel, this does not include the entry fee. Winners will be able to register for either the following year’s UNBOUND Gravel, or 1 year after that. Once participation year is selected, winners will be subject to normal deferral rules.