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35-Mile Ride
Price:
$60
Time:
9:00AM CDT
Registration closes on June 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT and re-opens on June 25, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
35-Mile Ride E-bike Category
Price:
$60
Time:
9:00AM CDT
Registration closes on June 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT and re-opens on June 25, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
65-Mile Race
Price:
$100
Time:
9:00AM CDT
Registration closes on June 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT and re-opens on June 25, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
100-Mile Race
Price:
$150
Time:
7:00AM CDT
Registration closes on June 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT and re-opens on June 25, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
Pre-Order Your Official Lyons-Heart Gravel Classic Jersey
Ride the Heart River gravel in style. This year's official event jersey is the Pactimo Ascent Jersey — a pro-level kit built for long days in the saddle. It features a roomier fit through the shoulders and torso, stretch mesh on the back for breathability, three full-size rear pockets with expansion bellows, and a zippered valuables pocket — everything you need out on the gravel. It's also UPF 50+ rated, which you'll appreciate on those exposed North Dakota stretches.
Pre-order now and pick it up at packet pickup on Friday, July 10 — no shipping, no hassle. Quantities are limited and orders close June 1st.
Find Full Jersey Details and Place Your Order Here
Lyons-Heart Gravel Classic — July 11, 2026 • Mandan, North Dakota
A premier gravel event carved along the Heart River: choose the 35-mile non-competitive ride, 65-mile race, or 100-mile test of endurance. Celebrate at the downtown Mandan finish line with live music, vendors, and community festivities.
We took a favorite local gravel route shaped by the Heart River and expanded it to give cyclists a fresh opportunity to explore North Dakota’s rolling landscape. Expect winding descents through the Lyon’s Den, punchy climbs that prove North Dakota isn’t flat, and long stretches of scenic gravel that reward pacing and line choice. The course was designed for fast riding, spectator opportunities, and an unforgettable finish in downtown Mandan — Where the West Begins.
Distances & Prize Purse
Equal payouts for men’s and women’s divisions
100-mi Race:
1st - $1500
2nd - $1000
3rd - $500
65-mi Race:
1st - $250
2nd - $150
3rd - $100
35-mi Event:
Recognition for Top 5 Overall Men & Women
What’s included with registration
- Chip timing for all events
- Live tracking for 100-mi racers from Adventure Enablers
- Free event t-shirt if registered by June 24, 2026
- Cash prizes for Overall Top-3 (Men & Women).
- On-course aid stations (all distances)
- Finishers patch for every finisher
- Complimentary meal ticket (use at a food vendor)
- Complimentary drink ticket
- Post-race live music and finish-line party in downtown Mandan
- Race Expo — Friday, July 10
- Vendor Village — Friday & Saturday, July 10-11
- Shakeout rides — Friday, July 10
Full Schedule of Events Coming Soon!
Course maps & downloads (official)
- 35-Mile non-competitive: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45284150
- 65-Mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47290838
- 100-Mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47270717
Wet-course (rain contingency) — If rain forces a reroute of the 65 & 100:
- 100 Wet Reroute: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51494601
- 65 Wet Reroute: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51494576
Important: Download both dry and wet routes to your navigation device before race morning. Routes are subject to change.
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Event Location
511 West Main St
Mandan, ND 58554 US
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