Photo by Jared Gant

The High Plains Drifter is a free 330-mile unsupported bikepacking adventure following a mix of gravel roads and doubletrack in Northern Colorado. There are no fees, or prizes.. Tracking will be available through TrackLeaders. The route is approximately 70% gravel, 10% B roads, 10% single-track and 10% hard surface. If you like wide open spaces and night skies this adventure is for you.

  • What: Unsupported bikepacking adventure
  • When: September 25th, 2026
  • Where: Twin Rivers Community Park 1501 65th Ave Greeley, CO 80634 United States
  • More information here.

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Gib’s NY Bagels

As I mentioned last week, I’m putting in a big push to add new advertisers to YGR during the month of September, and I’m stoked to welcome another true Fort Collins staple to the family: Gib's NY Bagels. Gib’s isn’t just the spot for a legit New York style bagel, they’ve been fueling the Northern Colorado community for over three decades. I’ve been using Gib’s as my unofficial remote office for years, so it’s pretty rad to see their banner flying on the site. They’ve always been huge supporters…

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