The Routes

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For those doing the Sterling Beeter Half, you will start at the Spring Canyon Bar Ranch in Raymer and end in Sterling.   There will be a bus and bike transportation from Sterling to Spring Canyon Bar Ranch.   You will need to reserve a spot on the bus when you register.     You must arrive by a designated time or have your won ride back to the Ranch! 

Bust #1    Depart Sterling at 2:00pm.  Must arrive in Sterling by 1:30pm

Bust #2   Depart Sterling at 4:00pm   Must arrive in Sterling by 3:30pm

There will be an aid station every 15 to 25 miles.  Aid Stations will have water, hydration drink and basic snacks.   Local community members will be onsite to provide additional goodies.   At times the community will be fundraising and these goodies will be for sale.   Please ensure that you plan accordingly and carry any additional supplies you may need.    

There are limited stores and on the route:

Saturday:

• North Sterling State Park (mile 38)
• Downtown Sterling (mile 52.2) - there is an abundance of opportunities here for food
• Deweys, Stoneham (slightly off route at mile 75.9 - go straight, take left at sign)(this is only the Sterling Beeter Full)

Sunday: (only stores are on the Pawnee Roubaix)

• Pawnee Station, Raymer (mile 69.6) will be open by special request

Don't hesitate to stop by a local ranch or farm if you need water or help.   They know you are coming and will be happy to help! 

We will have SAG wagons on the route to provide support.   They will have extra tubes, bike pumps, water, and basic medical supplies.   

Many of you may have personal support on the route and while we welcome it we will provide personal support with routes to meeting spots so they are not on the routes if they don't have to be.   We are trying to limit as many vehicles as possible from the route to ensure safety and minimize dust.  

The route will be marked but we strongly encourage you to download the Ride with GPS routes 

and travel with a paper map and cue sheet.     

Some things you should bring with you:

• At least 2 large water bottles or 2 liters in a hydrapak
• 2 tubes
• pump or inflation system
• patch kit
• cell phone
• snacks
• ID, Cash, Credit Card

Other items to consider:

• multi-tool, tire levers
• first aid kit
• lightweight waterproof jacket

There is a fair amount of Open Range Cattle in the Pawnee National Grasslands therefore there are cattle guards on the road.   The gaps for these cattle guards run perpendicular to the road and can easily be ridden over.   Cattle guards are highlighted on the route and cue sheet. Here are a few tips:

• Ride over the cattle guards in a perpendicular (right angle) direction!  Riding at any other angle might snag your wheel in a gap and cause you  to crash.
• Ride with some speed and hold the handlebar firmly. You will experience less shakes, rattles and jolts with a little speed.
• Stop pedaling and rise out of the saddle as you cross the cattle guard. Use your knees and elbows as shock absorbers.
• If by chance the guard has gaps that are parallel to your direction of travel then please do not  ride across.  Some cattle guards are installed in this  fashion.
• When in doubt, dismount and walk! But we strongly discourage walking over all of them as it will add significant time to your day on the bike.

You may meet a cow or two (or a whole herd) along the way.   Just keep on riding and leave them be and they will do the same!