Dakota Dust and Dirt Tour
Event summary
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to the gravel racing scene, this event is designed for everyone. You can choose to race for just one day or take on the full two-day challenge! Each day’s race is treated as a separate stage, with top competitors in both male and female categories receiving custom medals and a chance to wear the coveted leader's jersey. With aid stations along the route and a supportive community atmosphere, the Dakota Dust and Dirt Tour is set to deliver a weekend of dirt cheap and dirty fun! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while challenging yourself on the bike!
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Races
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Short Tour
Incl. $4.69 Fee &
The short tour is two day gravel stage race with the overall places going to the best combined times from each race. Day one is 30 miles and day two is 23 miles. This is a great distance to test your abilities but yet be able to enjoy your ride and the after party. Each day is considered a separate race and the top three places will be awarded in addition to the overall placers.
Entries closedSaturday, Oct 21, 2023 (12:00 PM CDT)
$59.69
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Long Tour
Incl. $4.81 Fee &
The long tour is a two day gravel stage race with the overall places going to the best combined times from each race. Day one is 50 miles and approximate 1500 ft elevation gain and day two is 40 miles. The long tour is designed to find out what kind of grit you are made of and how you can strategize your endurance and recovery over the course of a couple days. Each day is considered a separate race and the top three places will be awarded in addition to the overall placers.
Entries closedSaturday, Oct 21, 2023 (12:00 PM CDT)
$61.81
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Day 1 only short
Incl. $2.95 Fee &
If you are just getting into gravel or you cant make both days, this is perfect distance for you. Starting and finishing in the quiet town of Braddock, ND which is a stones throw from Bismarck, ND. This race will be mostly flat and fast!
Entries closedSaturday, Oct 21, 2023 (12:00 PM CDT)
$27.95
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Day 1 only long
Incl. $3.07 Fee &
If you cant make both days and still want to race, then this is a great ride for you. This route is 50 miles, ~1500 feet of elevation gain. It traverses through three different North Dakota counties and two land bridges across Long Lake starting and finishing in the town of Braddock, ND.
Entries closedSaturday, Oct 21, 2023 (12:00 PM CDT)
$30.07
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Day 2 only short
Incl. $2.95 Fee &
If you cant make it to Braddock on Saturday and still want to race on Sunday you are more than welcome. This is a quick 25 mile course on the North East side of Bismarck that will satisfy your gravel cravings.
Entries closed12:00 PM CDT
$27.95
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Day 2 only long
Incl. $3.07 Fee &
Feeling salty but cant ride on Saturday? This race will put the dust in your smile. The long route on day two will open your eyes to many scenic views right in the backyard of Bismarck, ND. This will be a more challenging course with plenty of hills and land features woven within the route.
Entries closed12:00 PM CDT
$30.07
Organiser's description
The Dakota Dust and Dirt Tour is back this year with a brand new location and race routes. Its going to be dirt cheap and dirty fun! This is a two day gravel stage race with either a short or long distance to choose from. You also have the option to just race on a single day if you feel like you are not able to tackle a two day gravel race yet, or if you are unable to commit to both days. So what a stage race means is that each days race is considered a stage and the overall winner is determined by the best time for both stages. However, each day is viewed as single race and the top 3 competitors will be awarded for their efforts on that day in both female and male divisions. The first days short race is 29 miles and the long race is 62 miles. Day one will start in downtown Saint Anthony on CR 136 close to Rustys Saloon and Grill and will traverse some of the finest gravel that ND has to offer heading out into the wild west of Morton County. Day 2 short race is 35 miles long and the long course is a 52 miles of pure gravel bliss but heading east of Saint Anthony.
The top three riders each day in both female and male categories will receive a custom made medal from Dakota Awards. In keeping the tradition of stage racing, the leaders in each race will be awarded a leaders jersey (ankle strap) on Day 1 to signify who is in the lead; and for the competitors to mark who to go after when racing on Day 2. In addition to that, at the conclusion of the second day the top three riders with the best combined time will also be awarded for both divisions in the short and long tours.
Camping is available in Saint Anthony. You can call Jeff 701-934-5126 and also one mile north is a place with hookups 701-400-7340. I was also informed that people can camp by the rodeo arena but there are no hookups.
Basic safety information: please ride with caution. Not all the hills are steep but stay to the right on any hill you crest and are not able to see beyond. Cars, pickup trucks, and semi trucks come flying fast and you will have no reaction time to get out of the way. Stay to the right side of the road in general as it is also difficult to hear any vehicle approaching from behind. Lets all ride smart and get back home safely.
There will be aid stations with water available in both races. However, remember to pack enough fuel and hydration for your ride, as well as the tools and parts to make basic repairs. Helmets are mandatory. If you do not wear a helmet, you are not allowed to ride. Please show respect for the people and facilities, since they were so generous to allow the use of their town and property. Please pick up after yourself and show common decency. Thank you in advance as this will help foster positive attitudes towards yourself and your fellow cyclists as people encounter us on the open roads.
The coarse will be very well marked, gpx files will be available.
* Day 1 short route
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/275944811
* Day 1 long route
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/275939617
* Day 2 short route
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/279076352
* Day 2 long route
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/276054420
You can also find the routes on Strava under Eleno-rides Somewhere (look under profile and then go to saved routes).
Schedule of events:
* Friday August 9th
5:00-7:30 packet pick up at 701 Cycle and Sport parking lot
* Saturday August 10th
8:30 Pre-race meeting
9:00 Long race starts with a neutral roll out. You will head west through town on a paved street and then you will shortly hit gravel. Thats when the race begins!
10:00 Short race starts
2:00 awards and presentation for short course will start and long course awards after participants are in
* Sunday August 11th
Saint Anthony, ND
8:30 Pre-race meeting
9:00 long race starts just east of highway 6 and will head out east and will cover some familiar roads if you have ridden in the Alkemist or Elixir gravel race. But dont fret your spandex, there will be new roads and most of the routes that cover the same roads will be ridden in a reverse direction to keep you feeling spicy in the saddle!
10:00 short race starts
2:00 awards for short course as well as celebratory fist bumps and high fives!
Location
2331 CR 136, Saint Anthony, 58566, ND, United States
Dakota Dust and Dirt Tour
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