The “Knifeblade Rock & Roll” Mountain Bike Race/Ride

This is a 35-mile cross-country mountain bike race/ride on the Centennial Trial from Piedmont to Sturgis.  This is a premier event that has become a favorite of bicyclists near and far!  This is a race/ride/tour, so we welcome a variety of skill levels from intermediate to semi-pro. 

Course Description:

View a detailed course description, including an interactive map, elevation profile, trail statistics, and a GPX download at Paha Sapa Trails.  Thanks to Samuel Greear!

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Registration:

The registration fee is $35.00.  Event registration includes an Event T-Shirt, a shuttle ride from Sturgis to Piedmont for bike/rider, aide stations, lunch at the Sturgis City Park, and all the fun you can handle!

You may pre-register on-line via the “PreRace.com” website by clicking
on the “Pre-Register Now” button.  Pre-registered participants must
sign the waiver and pickup their number at the Sturgis Park before
8:30 am or at the Piedmont starting point just before the event starts.

Categories:

1. •Women Open
   

2. •Youth 18 & under
   

3. •Men 19-35
   

4. •Men 36 & up. 
   

Three special, unique prizes for each category!

Shuttle:

A shuttle leaves the Sturgis City Park at 8:30 am
for Piedmont.  The race begins near Piedmont
at 9:10 am and finishes at the Sturgis City Park. 

Aid Stations:

The aid stations will be stocked with real food items, no gel's, shot's, or bar's.  Just fruit, cookies, Power Aide, and plenty of water.

1. •Dalton Lake Trailhead - Make sure you are full here since it is a long way to the next station!
   

2. •Elk Creek Trailhead - Effort wise, it is easier to keep going than bail!!
   

3. •I-90 - Water only for those that need to hydrate for the final five miles.
   

4. •Sturgis City Park -  Free Lunch, cold drinks, and good times!
   

 

Camping:

Free camping for race participants is available at the Fort Meade Centennial Trailhead. The Trailhead is 1/2 mile East of the Sturgis City Park at the intersection of SD Hwy 34 and BLM Road. The site is primitive with porta-porty's, and drinking water being the only amenities offered. Tents must be setup on the ball field directly adjacent to the Trailhead.  No open flame is allowed, leave no trace.  The Knifeblade Rock & Roll race course passes through the camp site!

View a map to the camp site.

 

Showers:

The Sturgis Community Center is offering free admission Saturday July 9th for BAM. The facility has a swimming pool, hot tub, and great showers. You must bring your own towel.

Map to SCC??