About this race
Birdeye 500 Picture This Sunset is approaching, a live band is on stage, dinner is about to be served, and you hear the swarm of cheering friends and family as you return from a 500 mile odyssey on Crowley's Ridge – just in time for a seat at the dinner table. The Challenge No-Frills: Unsupported adventure. Route: Starting and ending in Birdeye, you’ll ride the entire length of the Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail, twice. Entry Fee: There is no entry fee, no SAG wagon, and no support crew. Navigation: You’ll navigate the rolling and rewarding terrain with only what you can carry. The Rules Route: The rules are simple: ride the route. Timing: This is a self-timed event. Details: We provide a route description and a suggested start time. That’s it. Responsibility: You are responsible for your own safety, logistics, and timing. The Reward Prize: The ultimate prize is the satisfaction of completing this epic journey. The Grit Focus: The Crowley's Ridge 500 isn’t about winning: it’s about enduring. Ready to find out what you’re made of? Camaraderie: Enjoy camaraderie, duke it out with anyone that wants to push the pace, or settle into your own rhythm and enjoy a solo mission. Finishers: Complete the route and add your name to the list of finishers. Purpose: Whether this is a training opportunity for something in the ultra or bikepacking realm, or just a way to shake things up… we're here to stoke the fire! Please Note Unofficial Route: Unofficial route . Aid Stations: There will be a few stashed aid stations along the way but the ethos of the ride is a self-supported adventure. Self…