Have you heard? Wyoming’s Wind River Country/Fremont County is the hot new mountain biking destination. Your opportunity to check it out is next month’s Jurassic Classic Mountain Bike Race near Lander.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Lander Cycling Club will host the fifth annual Jurassic Classic, which will again feature three cross-country routes of varying lengths and difficulty levels and a three-stage enduro.

Mountain Biking’s New Hot Spot

“New this year, the advanced course will feature both a newly built section of trail and new terrain, making it a longer and more challenging advanced course,” said Lander Cycling Club President Julie Fairbank.

The Lander Cycling Club has energized efforts to expand cycling in the Lander area in recent years, developing many new miles of trails in Wyoming’s Wind River Country. Explore a sampling of those at a local favorite trail network, Johnny Behind the Rocks Recreation Area, by participating in the Jurassic Classic Sept. 24.

That local passion is also what makes the Jurassic Classic such a great race.

“My favorite aspect of this race is the strong local involvement,” said Fairbank, adding it’s nice to see out-of-town riders join the culmination of the mountain bike season.

Tour the trails in the men’s or women’s beginner, intermediate, or advanced categories of three distances or the three-stage enduro. Racers can choose in a single event or both cross-country and endure races. Register today to sample just some of the cycling Wind River Country has to offer!

Not sure yet? Maybe these videos will help you take the plunge: Biking in Wind River CountryJurassic Classic Arial Promo.

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About Wind River Country/Fremont County

Wyoming’s Wind River Country is the authentic, untamed West. It holds the answers to your adventurous spirit. Come discover new things like the best route to Yellowstone, see an Indian powwow, ride a horse or holler at a rodeo, pan for real gold, and hike in country that will take your breath away. Find the room to breathe, slow your pace a bit, and discover uncontrived adventure that will rejuvenate your soul in Wind River Country.

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