Royal Gorge Six & Twelve
📍 Colorado, United States
mtbBeginner friendly
Date
15 May 2027
Distance
10 mile loop
Elevation
2,527 m
Difficulty
mtbbeginner friendly
Pontiac Lake Adventure Challenge
Michigan, United States · 26 September 2026
Difficulty: 3/5 — Hard
A beginner-friendly multi-discipline adventure challenge featuring mountain biking, trekking, and optional paddling over 1-hour, 2-hour, or 4-hour durations.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 1-hour · 2-hour · 4-hour
- Surface
- singletrack, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 2.5–3.5
Rider fit
Who it's for
Students, coaches, and adventure seekers looking for a fun, team-based navigation and mountain biking challenge.
Who will struggle
Riders who find the full 10-mile Pontiac Lake MTB trail too difficult will struggle immensely with the longer, more demanding 4-hour event.
Training focus
Building off-road endurance, basic land navigation skills using a map and compass, and optional paddling fitness.
Are you ready for this race?
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FAQs
What are the event duration options?+
Participants can choose between a 1-hour event, a 2-hour event (with an optional paddle), and a 4-hour event that includes paddling.
What disciplines are included in the challenge?+
The event combines mountain biking, trekking (walking or running), land navigation with a map and compass, and paddling for certain categories.
Do I need prior navigation experience?+
No navigation experience is required for the 1-hour and 2-hour events, as all navigation is set at a beginner level.
How many people are allowed on a team?+
Teams consist of 2 to 5 participants working together to find as many control points as possible within the time limit.