Wyoming Wind River Gravel

Hard
Date
2026-08-08
Location
Lander, Wyoming, United States
Distance
220 km
Elevation
4000m
Category
Gravel
Region
North America
Organizer
wyominggravel.com
Terrain
Gravel, Mountain Roads
About

Gravel ride through Wyoming's Wind River Range foothills. High desert gravel, mountain passes, and wide-open Western landscapes.

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Gravel ride through Wyoming's Wind River Range foothills

North America gravel event organized by wyominggravel.com

EFFORT43/70
EXPER.44/70

14 SCORING DIMENSIONS

WYOMING WIND RIVER GRAVEL
LENGTH8/10CLIMBING7/10DURABILITY8/10TECHNICALITY5/10HEAT6/10ALTITUDE5/10RACE PRESSURE4/10ADVENTURE6/10SCENERY6/10ORGANIZATION7/10VALUE8/10COMMUNITY6/10ACCESSIBILITY6/10FIELD DEPTH5/10

EFFORT MATRIX

LENGTH08/10
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220 km — long-day effort
CLIMBING07/10
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4,000 m total — 18 m/km
DURABILITY08/10
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Plan for 10+ hours in the saddle
TECHNICALITY05/10
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Gravel / Mountain Roads
HEAT06/10
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Hot-season race — hydrate aggressively
ALTITUDE05/10
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Notable altitude effects
RACE PRESSURE04/10
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Standard race-day intensity

EXPERIENCE MATRIX

ADVENTURE06/10
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Long-distance day = real adventure
SCENERY06/10
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Gravel, Mountain Roads
ORGANIZATION07/10
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Community-sourced details
VALUE08/10
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Reasonable cost-per-km
COMMUNITY06/10
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Grassroots gravel scene around the event
ACCESSIBILITY06/10
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Reasonable to enter
FIELD DEPTH05/10
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Mixed field — pros + adventure riders

GREEN FLAGS

  • [+]220 km of hard gravel through Lander, Wyoming
  • [+]4,000 m of climbing — proper elevation
  • [+]Organized by wyominggravel.com
  • [+]Varied terrain: Gravel, Mountain Roads
  • [+]Strong US-style aid stations and event production

RED FLAGS

  • [!]Peak summer — heat + sun exposure are real
  • [!]Details not yet verified — confirm via official site

RIDER FIT

Endurance MulePRIME · 8/10

Built for hours in the saddle — your distance

ClimberGOOD · 7/10

Significant climbing rewards low-watt grinding

Adventure TouristGOOD · 6/10

Single-day event with strong sense of place

BikepackerOK · 4/10

Wrong format for bikepacking specifics

SpeedsterOK · 4/10

Smoother surfaces let raw speed talk

Crit RacerAVOID · 2/10

Single-day pace suits crit-style riders less here

⚡ SIGNATURE CHALLENGE
A long day decided in the final third

Distance like this rewards patience. The riders who win the last 30% are the ones who saved matches in the first 60%.

TIRE INTEL

WIDTH
40-42 mm
PRESSURE
28-34 psi
PATTERN
File tread w/ side knobs

Mixed gravel with no extreme demands — go for rolling speed.

▶ TOP PICKS
1.Continental Terra Trail[40mm]Durable casing, balanced grip
2.Schwalbe G-One Bite[40mm]Excellent loose-surface bite
3.Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H[40mm]Hard-pack speed

WEATHER PLAYBOOK

Lander, Wyoming in mid-summer (August): expect mild conditions — pack for variable weather. Always check 7-day forecast race week and pack a packable shell.

PACING PLAYBOOK

01
Sector 1 — Opening Effort~55 km

Sit in. Let the start sort itself out. Pace by feel, not by rivals.

02
Sector 2 — Mid-Race Crux~132 km

Where the field shatters. Stick to your power numbers, not the surge.

03
Sector 3 — The Finishing Stretch220 km

Save one match. The last 20% is where placement is decided.

WHAT TO FEAR

  • [!01]Heat exhaustion + dehydration on exposed sections

INSIDER INTEL

▌ INCOMING TRANSMISSION

The climbs are the whole point at Wyoming Wind River Gravel. You don't do this race for the flats.

Past finisher · United States gravel community
▌ INCOMING TRANSMISSION

Wyoming Wind River Gravel is exactly what American gravel does best — well-organized, big aid stations, and a finish-line festival that makes the suffering worthwhile.

Regional cycling forum · North America gravel scene

RACE LOGISTICS

AID STATIONSStandard food + drink refuel points.

Standard aid stations every 30-50 km with food, water, and basic mechanical help.

▶ FEED ZONES · 4 AID STATIONS
Aid 1~44 km
waterfood
Aid 2~88 km
waterfood
Aid 3~132 km
waterfood
Aid 4~176 km
waterfood
✓ INCLUDED WITH ENTRY
  • +Timing chip + bib
  • +Course markings + GPX
  • +Aid station nutrition + water
✕ BRING YOUR OWN
  • -Spare tubes / tubeless plugs
  • -Lodging
  • -Drop bag transport (unless specified)
MECHANICS
At Aid
MEDICAL
At Aid
DROP BAGS
No
BAG TRANSPORT
No
▶ ACCOMMODATION · 3 OPTIONS
Hotels in Lander
0-10 km from start

Book 6+ months ahead for big events. Check the race partner-hotel list for discounts.

Airbnb / Vrbo
Varies

Often the best value for groups. Search the wider race region, not just the start town.

Camping
Often at venue

Many gravel events offer on-site camping for a small fee. Check race FAQ.

▶ GOOD TO KNOW
  • Carry at least one tube + plug kit even with tubeless. Mechanical bad luck is the #1 DNF cause.

TRAVEL OPS

AIRPORTClosest major US hub depending on region — check race FAQ
LODGINGBook early in Lander — gravel events fill local accommodation fast
FOODCarry your own ride nutrition. Local options usually plentiful before/after.
PACKET PICKUPDay-before-event pickup is standard. Confirm via official site.
PARKINGEvent parking varies — check race FAQ
▌ BOTTOM LINE

Wyoming Wind River Gravel is a destination-worthy gravel event in United States. A solid bucket-list addition.

▌ DOSSIER ID: 1087 · CLASSIFIED: PUBLIC
SOURCES: Registration