Rider Information
Mandatory Carry List
Each participant must carry with them (on their body, or on their bike) every item on this list. You will not be allowed to start the race without these supplies!
Helmet
Cycling computer/GPS
Bike Light (early morning start is dark!) (131-Mile only)
A cell phone to contact the “outside world” should you need help. Service is limited.
2-3 Water Bottles and a hydration pack strongly recommended
Food-energy bars, gels, nuts, etc..
At least two spare inner tubes (patch kit recommended)
Air pump or inflation system.
ADDITIONAL Supplies You Should SERIOUSLY Consider!
SPOT tracker or Garmin inReach
A GPS system to communicate your exact location to support or rescue personnel in the event of an emergency.
Small rucksack / hydration pack
Waterproof / windproof jacket
Extra thermal top or warm layer to wear if stopped
Tire levers
Chain tool
Allen wrench set
Spoke wrench
Butt butter
Chain lube!!!
Cash, debit card or credit card. (To purchase food, water, supplies in Atlantic City.)
Aid Stations are meant to supplement your race day nutrition plan. DO NOT rely on aid stations as your sole source of food. If you have a preferred hydration mix, you will need to bring it with you!
At a minimum, each aid station will be stocked with the following foods.
Water
Skratch Labs Hydration mix (will not be premixed)
Ice
Coke
Pickle Juice
Salty Snacks
Sweet Snacks
Aid Stations
Drops bags will be available on the 131-mile course only. Drop bags must be fully labeled with the riders name and phone number. Bags must be dropped off between 5:00am and 5:30am at the Lyons Shelter BBQ area near the starting line. Drop bag locations will be available for athletes at the 60-mile, 90-mile, and 104-mile aid stations only. Athletes may retrieve their bags from the Lyons Shelter after the aid stations have returned from the course. NOTE: The 104-mile aid station does not return until after 7:30pm.
Drop Bags
The EVENT SPONSORS, ORGANIZERS, PROMOTERS, STAFF and anyone having anything to do with this event ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE for your safety or well being. We can not stress this strongly enough… YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU!
Riders are required to carry either a cycling computer or cue sheet and map with them during the ride. The course is not marked. Riders are responsible for their own navigation.
Any participant not reaching the checkpoint before the established cut-off time will not be allowed to continue past that point. Cut-off times are based on an average moving time of approx. 10 mph. This includes your stopped time, so the longer you stop the faster you will be required to ride. These times may be adjusted, as deemed necessary by event staff, to account for unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather, poor course conditions, etc. Cut-off times are established for the purpose of rider safety, and will therefore be strictly enforced.
Outside support is NOT allowed, except at the designated checkpoints/aid stations for the WYO 131 (This includes assistance with navigation and supplies). The official checkpoints along the routes will serve as a neutral area where event participants may meet their support crew to restock supplies and repair equipment. These checkpoints will be the only location along the entire course where participants may receive assistance from their support crew. Receiving assistance from a support crew, or any other non-participant, at any other point along the route will result in immediate disqualification from the event. NO EXCEPTIONS. Participants may help other participants with mechanical support, navigational assistance or by any other means.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU. Organizers may provide a shuttle from designated points on the course, otherwise if you break down on course you will need to call someone to come get you. Some areas on the course have little or no cell reception, therefore you may be walking to the nearest spot with cell reception.
Support Crews/spectators are NOT allowed on course, except to pick up a rider who is abandoning the event. If a support crew vehicle is spotted on course for any other reason, their rider will be disqualified from the event. Providing support to a rider while on course goes against the self-sufficiency spirit of this event. It is unfair to other participants, and therefore will not be allowed. We also do not want a bunch of vehicles driving the course and disrupting the tranquility of the event!! PLEASE RESPECT THIS RULE!!
Participants may not advance along the route by any means other than bicycle, or by foot.
If for any reason you abandon the race you MUST check in at the finish area to let the event organizers know you are no longer on course. EVERYONE must be accounted for at the end of the day! If you fail to start the race, for any reason, please let the organizers know so you are accounted for!
The primary route must be followed at all times. No short cuts or alternate routes are permitted. (The course may be altered by the promoters in the event of inclement weather, or other unforeseeable circumstance. Should this occur, participants will be sufficiently advised.)
Choice of bicycle type is up to each individual participant. This course is ideal for cyclocross bikes/"gravel grinders"....but hybrids, touring bikes, or 29”er hardtails, etc. are allowed. E-Bikes are not allowed on the 131 or 75-mile course. Just be aware that some thought and research should go into your final bike choice. The gravel roads can get pretty harsh in certain areas if we get rain, and although most of the course is nice, smooth gravel, there are sections of rocky and rutted roads. Participants must start and complete the entire course on the same bicycle frame. All other components and equipment may be repaired or replaced during the event. Participants must wear a helmet while riding their bicycle.
Participants must obey all city, county and state laws, and "Rules of the Road". There WILL NOT be anyone stopping traffic at intersections or road crossings. All riders must watch for and yield to traffic.
All riders must conduct themselves at all times in a manner that will not bring discredit to the event.
You are on your own. Use your head.
Please, please, please do NOT litter!!!!
RIDERS NEED TO STAY TO THE RIGHT. At all times you must stay to the center or right of the center. DO NOT RIDE ON THE LEFT SIDE!! Some of our hills will be blind to traffic coming from the other direction. It is against the rules of the road and incredibly dangerous to ride on the left side. STAY TO THE RIGHT!!
Rules
Safety/Weather Tips
When you are out riding in Wyoming, the weather can be unpredictable and can change rapidly and without warning. Be prepared for wind, rain, snow, more wind, etc. with the gear that you carry. Even on a mild day, it is possible to get cold very quickly if you have to stop to fix a mechanical problem or become injured. So always carry a waterproof / windproof jacket or thermal top. Maintain your bike so it doesn’t let you down when you are at the farthest point from civilization. As a minimum, carry the items listed above, and more importantly, know how to use them. If possible, ride in a small group so that if someone does get hurt, there are enough people to stay with the injured person while others go for help. Keep eating and drinking regularly to maintain energy levels. Know the symptoms of dehydration and “hitting the wall” and act accordingly.
A WORD TO SUPPORT CREW PERSONNEL
The only time you are allowed to be on the course is to pick up your rider if he or she decides to abandon the event. You are allowed to meet a rider at designated checkpoints. Here you may help your rider with mechanical issues, and supply with food, water or clothing. Maps and directions will be available to print prior to the race.
A WORD TO SPECTATORS
Please stay off the course during the entire race. If you must spectate please do so only at the approved aid stations.
Spectators & Crew
I.C.E
AREA HOSPITALS
We hope that no one will need this information, however in the unfortunate chance that you do, print this off and keep it in a safe place:
Sage West Health Care at Lander 1320 Bishop Randall Dr, Lander, WY 82520
Phone: (307) 332-4420.
Sage West Health Care at Riverton: 2100 W Sunset Dr, Riverton, WY 82501
Phone: (307) 856-4161
FAQs
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We do not offer refunds, however we will gladly defer your entry for the following year. Please email the race director wyo131gravel@landercycling.org and ask nicely :). We make no guarantees about next year’s race.
You may also transfer your entry to someone else. Transfer may be done via Bikereg.com
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Yes. Course changes are allowed until September 3 at midnight. A $5.00 processing fee will be charged.
Riders must pay the difference in price (if applicable). No refunds will be given.
Distance changes can be completed on bikereg.com
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With the course being 131-miles and traveling from sandy desert to high mountains, there is a lot of variability in geography and geology in road conditions. We have some very smooth fast sections, some very chunky/rocky parts, and loose sharp gravel. For that reason we recommend a very durable all-rounder tire between 40-50mm width. That doesn't mean you can't go smaller. The first year I did the 131 I rocked 38s. It was fine. Would I do it again? No. I ride 48s now. I am older now, maybe wiser.
Our go-to tire recommendations are the Specialized Pathfinders in 42 or 47 or the Gravel King SK+ in 45 or 50.
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We make efforts to mark critical turns on the course, however covering 131-miles the night before the race takes a lot of volunteer hours that is often difficult to get when our efforts our focused on volunteer check-in. Additionally, this is rural Wyoming. Signs can get blown over or even removed or purposefully altered. For that reason every rider must use some kind of navigation device that has the course downloaded.
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The course is not closed to vehicle traffic. Always ride one the right side of the road. No exceptions.
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Spectators may only watch riders from approved aid stations. The following aid station are approved for visitors:
Aid Station 1 (mile 20) Hudson
Aid Station 3 (mile 60) Hwy287 and Hudson-Atlantic City Rd (Near Sweetwater Station)
Aid Station 4 (mile 90) Atlantic City Grub Steak
Spectators must use hwys to travel in between aid stations. Spectators may not drive on course.
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Aerobars are permitted under the following conditions:
-Be comfortable using them
-Use only when solo. Using aerobars in groups is not permitted
-Do not use on steep descents or blind corners
-Don't be stupid
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Drop bags are allowed for the 131-mile distance only. Riders may drop off bags Saturday morning at the Lyons Shelter (starting line). Bags must be clearly labeled with rider name and phone number. Drops bags are available at the following locations:
Aid 3 (mile 60)
Aid 4 (mile 90)
Aid 5 (mile 104)
Bags may be retrieved from the Lyons shelter after the aid stations have returned from course.
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As much as we would love to accommodate everyone’s pace, we only have our medical and rescue teams until dark so we MUST get you back into town at a reasonable hour.
Cut-off times will be strictly enforced. If you do not meet the below times you will sagged to the nearest aid station where you will need to make arrangements to get picked up. If applicable, you may be sagged to the 90-mile aid station where you may take the shuttle back to town.
Mile 20- 7:45am
Mile 60- 12pm
Mile 90- 3:30pm (must be leave by 4pm)
Mile 104- 5:00pm (will be sagged back to town)
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Although we encourage folks to ride to the starting line from their home or accommodations, there is plenty of parking around the park on Fremont St and City Park drive:
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Yes! There will be port-a-potties at Mile 20, Mile 36.5, and Mile 60.
Riders may use the bathroom at the the Grub Steak restaurant at mile 90.
Bathroom are not available at Mile 104 aid station.
Bathroom facilities will be available at the starting and finishing line. Bathrooms are located in the gravel parking lot at the southeast corner of the park and in the middle of the park near the baseball field. Both of these are within eyeshot of the starting line.
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This number is for our Command Center. This number is intended for race ending mechanicals and other incidents. Please call this number if you decide to quit the race.
In emergency please call 911
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Packet pickup is Friday September 11th from 4-7:30pm at Pushroot Brewery.
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Yes.
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Attach to your handlebars with cable straps. Do not fold or bend your number plate.
Question not answered above? Ask us!
🚴♂️ The WYO-131 Code of Conduct
A Friendly Guide to Not Sticking Out Like a Sore Thumb (or a Shiny SUV)
1. We Wave. Always.
On a long stretch of empty road, if you pass another car and don’t lift a few fingers off the steering wheel, folks might assume you're either broken down or in witness protection. Just wave. It’s the Lander way.
2. Chill. We’re Not in a Hurry.
This isn’t a city. No one here is trying to beat a light, and the speed limit signs are more of a friendly suggestion than a personal challenge. If you find yourself frustrated, pull over and admire a mountain.
3. Stop Signs Are Not Decorative
We love that you’re fit enough to pedal 100 miles of gravel. But even in a bike race, if you roll a stop sign in town like it’s Tour de France, someone’s grandma will scold you. And she’ll be right.
4. No One’s Wearing a Name Tag—Ask Anyway
We don’t have luxury retail stores, but we do have friendly people who will point you to the best pie, the cleanest outhouse, or the one spot on the river where the fish are biting today. Just ask.
5. Your Phone Might Not Work—and That’s a Feature
Cell service is spotty outside of town. Consider it forced mindfulness. If you can’t reload Strava or post your bib selfie right away, enjoy the moment. Your race story will wait.
6. Fancy Coffee Exists. Just Not Fast.
We make lattes here, but we also make conversation. If your barista takes a little longer, it’s because they’re probably chatting with someone’s aunt or finding the oat milk in the cooler. Relax. Sip. Enjoy.
7. Trails Have Right-of-Way Rules Too
Hikers, horses, bikes — we all share the trails. Yield when you should, smile when you can, and if a local dog joins your ride, congratulations: you have a new friend (and possibly a new training partner).
8. Our Roads Are Rough. That’s Kind of the Point.
If you're shocked by potholes, washboards, or fences made of driftwood and optimism — welcome to gravel racing. Your carbon frame will be fine. Probably.
9. Keep It Simple — This Ain’t Brunch in Brooklyn.
You’re in a town where “over easy” is about as fancy as it gets. So if you ask for an egg white omelet with oat milk foam on the side, don’t be surprised if someone just hands you black coffee and a smile. Keep your order simple, and you’ll leave full and happy.
10. Leave Slower Than You Arrived
The sunsets are underrated. The coffee is hot. The people wave. Stay a little longer than you planned. Or come back next year. Just don’t try to do it all at once — that’s not how we do things around here.
🎗️ In Summary:
Lander doesn’t need glitz. We’ve got grit, generosity, and a skyline full of mountains. Treat the roads (and people) with respect, slow your roll, and embrace the rhythm of a place that runs on miles, smiles, and a deep love for the wild.