Ride · 550 Miles · 237 Miles
Driftless Dagger
Galena, IL · Saturday, October 3, 2026 · in 67 days
Register →When
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Where
8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena IL
Distances
550 Miles · 237 Miles
Typical weather
53–70°F · some rain risk
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About this race
Race Overview The Driftless Dagger is a self-supported bikepacking race through the rugged, untamed beauty of the Driftless Region. Choose between a grueling 550-mile route with over 40,000 feet of climbing or the Baby Dagger at 237 miles with 20,000 feet of vert. Event Details Date: 2026-10-03 Location: 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL Start/Finish: Chestnut Mountain Resort Website: BikeReg.com/dagger Race Experience This race is Death by a Thousand Cuts —relentless gravel, brutal climbs, and peaceful back roads that challenge your limits.
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