Yankton Classique - April 13th, 2019

Route, details, etc....

• This is not an easy ride. There is a fair amount of climbing on this route, some of which will be on loose gravel and could potentially be soggy depending on conditions. Your legs WILL be tired by the time you finish.

• This is NOT a race.  Cruise at your own pace; enjoy the ride and company - even if you show up by yourself, you will find a group riding at your pace.  

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Route: 

Yankton Classique
(9:30 a.m. start)

• ~49 miles with ~4,100 ft. of climbing, ~55% unpaved/45% paved roads

• Download the route and save it to your device:
• Link to route

• The route will offer you some gravel logging roads, double track, and a few obstacles to maneuver over or around.  There is a significant amount of climbing on this route, and some of it is loose.  

• Recommended tire size is 40c or larger.  Some sections contain larger gravel/rocks and debris, anything smaller will likely result in pinch flats and less enjoyment.  45c or larger is ideal here.  A couple sections along this route have been known to flatten tires, BRING SPARE TUBES & A PATCH KIT!  Even you Mr./Mrs. Tubeless, bring a spare tube for safe measure.

• Ride will start at the Yankton Arthur Academy. (33035 Pittsburg Rd, St Helens, OR 97051)
• Parking is limited and carpooling is highly encouraged.  Please squeeze as many bikes and humans into/on to all vehicles.
• A small market (Yankton Store & Restaurant) is located across the street and caries beverages and a few snacks.

• There are a couple of spots to collect water along the route:
• Around mile 19.5 veer left onto Schaffer Rd. where you will see a pipe on the right side that supplies natural spring water (pictured below).
• Near mile 26 there is a nice creek below a bridge to filter water from.

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*******This is a self supported ride in a remote location.  
You are responsible for your own safety and well being.
By showing up you are agreeing to be responsible for yourself and whatever situation you might find yourself in.*******

• There will be no place to obtain food along the route.  

• You will likely not have mobile phone service.

• Load the route onto your device.

• Weather can be unpredictable, bring layers.

• Be smart and come prepared, hope for the best, plan for the worst.  
• Bring more food than you plan to eat
• Bring water (duh)
• Bring a water filter
• Bring 2 spare tubes, a patch kit, and a pump
• Bring a multi-tool
• Bring lights 
• Bring a spare power supply/battery
• Bring a spare brake & derailleur cable

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See you out there!