The Dead Swede Courses
There’s something for everyone. All courses have plenty of aid stations to help feed, support, and encourage you!
100 Mile
You ready for the big’n? This challenging course begins by heading south-east of Sheridan where you’ll experience a variety of mixed-terrain, geological features, and stunning views of the Bighorn Mountains. Don’t let the seeming flatness of the course fool you by not going into the mountains. The hilly terrain will get you to 7,600’ of climb by the time you are done.
Paved - 28.95 mi - 29%
Gravel - 71.52 mi - 71%
Total Ascent - 7,671 feet
Aid Stations - 6 total stations
60 Mile
Do not make the mistake of thinking the 60 is easier just because it's shorter than the 100 mile course. Plenty of climbing awaits as you grind out the miles on this “tour of the Big Horn foothills”.
Paved - 12.3 mi - 20%
Gravel - 47.9 mi - 80%
Total Ascent - 3,899 feet
Aid Stations about every 10 miles
40 Mile
The Dead Swede 40 mile course is a challenging but beautiful ride through the foothills west of Sheridan, Wyoming. You’ll be presented with grand landscapes, green fields, most likely wildlife, and a few punchy climbs.
Paved - 15 mi - 33%
Unpaved - 30.5 mi - 67%
Total Ascent - 2,092 feet
Aid Stations about every 10 miles
20 Mile
Our 20-mile course is designed for beginners, families, and those that want to get out on the gravel and experience the spectacle for themselves.
This is a one-way ride from Dayton Wyoming to the finish line in Sheridan. There will be a shuttle the departs Kendrick Park immediately following the start of the 40-mile race. Riders and their bikes will be shuttled to the Scott Bicentennial Park in Dayton.
Racers will head out from the park towards 4th St where they will then turn left and join the last half of the 40 Mile course. Racers from the 40 mile and 100 mile should start coming through around the same time, so there should be plenty of encouragement out on course.