We’RE HEADING BACK TO THE RANCH!
Based on the tremendous response we had to first-ever Champetre Showdown, we are heading back to the ranch for this year’s Howlin Coyote Pack Ride. There will be 2 days of great adventure riding and you can choose from either day solo or take in the whole weekend. Day 1 supper and Day 2 breakfast and bag lunch are provided with your entry fee. Please reach out directly to Champetre Country if you wish to secure camping (tent or trailer) or a cabin/bunkhouse/room. .
July 29 - 30 2023
EVENT DETAILS
The Riding:
We’re still fine tuning the routes but rides for Saturday are targeted at a whopper of 160km (100mi) and shorter distance of 70km. Sunday will each feature a choice of 120 kms or 60km. Both days will capture some prime prairie gravel and double track, with rolling hills, leg- and -lung-challenging climbs, and salt lakes vistas. Note: 120-160km are very long days (6-10hrs) of gravel riding and you should only target these distances if you are an experienced gravel rider and have been preparing for adventure rides of this distance, This style of riding does not compare at all to times spent riding highways and tarmac.
The Western Experience:
A real wild west saloon
Sheriff
Group bonfire at night
Location:
Champetre County, an easy 30-minute drive east of Saskatoon. It’s a “family owned, country themed special event venue offering catering, overnight accommodations and western themed activities.
Time:
Saturday and Sunday rides will start and end at Champetre County. To beat the heat, rides on both days will start at 8 am.
Food:
As in previous years, your entry fee will include supper on Saturday night and breakfast on Sunday morning as we bagged lunch Sunday post ride.
Accommodation:
Tent campers will have their pick of sites on a large grassy area surrounded by trees.
New this year, riders who prefer more creature comforts can choose from a variety of different options — include GLAMPING!
Tent Pad - $40/night
14 RV sites with hook up $57/night
4 Northern Cabins that have 4 beds $125/night
4 Southern Cabins with 1 bed each $125/night
1 Eatons home with 3 beds and 1 pull out couch $375/night
2 Saloon rooms $140 / night
1 Bishop Shack $175/night
1 Gypsy Wagon (Glamping) $75/night
1 Covered Wagon (Glamping) $60/night
To make arrangements and learn more visit: Champtre County Accommodations
Recommended / Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Bike
Bike appropriate for 100km+ / day on mixed trail and variable gravel road conditions. Gravel Bike, Cyclocross bike or Mountain bike recommended (In order). Trails are non-technical, but some parts have rough surfaces.
Road or Touring tires will not be appropriate and thus not allowed. There are significant off road portions of this event that would favor a file tread gravel tire as a minimum.
Water bottles
We will have water available during the event, but you should be prepared for up to 3 hours of riding in July heat between water stops. This would suggest that at least 3 large bottles should be considered a bare minimum, with 4+ bottles or combination of bottles and hydration systems preferred.
navigation skills - GPS Device or paper navigation
Important Course is not marked in advance.
It is required that participants be able to navigate the course without external assistance and to be able to return to the course if off track in a safe manner.
Mobile Phone
One Phone Per Rider - Riders will not be permitted to start the ride without an operating, adequately charged mobile phone
We require riders to have a Mobile Phone for emergency and non-emergency event assistance. Riders may have long waits for the sweep vehicle, so should be prepared to communicate with emergency services independently if needed. A list of emergency numbers will be provided at the event sign on. Note: there may be portions of the route where cell service is minimal or not available.
Clothing
Appropriate clothing for Saskatchewan summer conditions including wet weather gear.
Bike Repair Kit
You will be more than 100km from any bike shop, so you should be capable of repairing your bike en-route sufficiently to allow you to finish the event. In the event of a major equipment failure, we will transport you and your bike to the start/finish line
Support Provided
Navigation Aids
We are using RideWithGPS to produce files compatible with most popular GPS devices. Please be familiar with the process for adding that to your GPS device. Assistance may be available prior to the event on request.
As an alternate a paper map including cue sheet for main and alternate courses can be available with advance notice.
Meals
Supper July 29th and Breakfast and bagged lunch July 30th
During Event
Safety and sweep vehicle for road portions.
Water resupply will be conducted at several points marked in the RWGPS route file