Additional Information
The Dakota Five-O is a 50 mile lollipop loop that begins in Spearfish City Park. The ride is about 80% singletrack with 7000' of climbing. The trail leaves Spearfish to the west up Tinton Road. Three miles of gravel road climbing takes you to the flowing, fun single track of Tinton Trail. Seven miles later you will find the first water station at Big Hill Trailhead. Be sure to Fuel up you'll ride another 12 demanding miles to the second water station at Old Baldy Trailhead. Relax, stretch and continue on Old Baldy Trail for some of the more technical riding through Crangle Connection, and on to the third water station at sheep flats, approximately 30 miles into the race. Are you tired yet? Ride another 8 miles to the last water station in Higgins Gulch- Ball Park where fine, young felines will await you with drinks and treats! Beware of the bear of a climb ahead! And don't forget to stop at Hobo camp for your official on course PBR stop! Now you're ready for the new DakoTA Ridge Trail-3miles of a ridge riding descent. A little climb out and give a hoot for your last 10 miles of single track and road, back down Tinton trail, to Spearfish City Park, where music, food, and a cold brew are awaiting you!
The Aid Stations are stocked with Hammer Nutrition products, a variety of fresh fruit, cookies, bars, and gels.
We hope this race will be a positive experience for everyone involved and look forward to it every year!
Pedal Power,
Perry Jewett, member
Ridge Riders of the Black Hills, LLC
