WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday, September 18

3:00-7:00 pm

Packet Pickup Begins for the 76 and Banana

  • Absolute Bikes Salida - 330 W Sackett Ave, Salida, CO 81201

  • You may pick up for another rider - please bring a copy of their ID

  • Check out the competition, talk smack, buy bike stuff

Camping Opens at Marvin Park

  • Need to reserve a spot? Do it! Close to the venue!

5:30 -6:45 pm

SHAKEDOWN SHAKE OUT

  • Meet at Absolute Bikes for a shakeout ride led by a soon-to-emerge local celebrity.

  • Less than 20 miles of rollers around Salida - includes birdwatching!

  • Final stop to see the behind-the-scenes action of everyone’s bike bag favorite, Oveja Negra.

7:00 PM-ish

  • After-ride or no-ride drinks at High Side. All riders get $1 off their drinks and 10% off their final bill (show that race plate). It’s cool - we’ll still have you in bed by 10:00 pm. Or will we?

SATURDAY, September 19

the 76 - Riverside Park

6:30 am - 7:30 am

Late Packet Pickup at Riverside (aka the Start)

  • If you must. You don’t want to stress about lines before the big ride, do you?

Coffee by Topo!

  • Free for you, you sassy pranksters.

8:00 AM

Salida 76 Mile Banquet Start

  • Ready yourself for a gravel odyssey (or oddity).

  • Slight course change this year due to construction.

  • Neutral for the first couple of miles; once you see the start flag and mat, let ‘er rip.

8:30 am

Salida 76K Lite Start

  • Smooth operators unite.

  • Same as above. Don’t pass the police car unless you’re channeling Shaft.

9:30 am-11:00 am

Tykes on Bikes presented by Ark Valley Preschool

  • Obstacle Course: Designed for children ages 3–8 to build balance, coordination, and confidence.

  • Prizes + Family Entertainment: Fun giveaways for our little riders, + face paint!

  • Costumes Welcome: Bikes and creativity go hand in hand!

  • Registration details to follow!

11:30 am

Riders Begin Their Return to Riverside

  • Welcome back, fellow travelers. Let’s party.

  • Lunch is served. Free Wilding Beer or N/A will go well with that.

  • Packet pickup for Banana Belt opens

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Credit? We only wish - thank you, internet gods. Don’t sue us - we’re just a little nonprofit looking to have a good time.

1:30 PM-ISH

Awards

  • As soon as we have results, we’ll do the awards, but if you get back by noon, you should be able to run back to your pad and freshen up for your adoring fans. Check with the Shift HQ for award timing before you leave the venue.

  • Top Three Awards for Pro/Open, Singlespeed and Age

    • Thanks to Jen’s crafting and Oveja Negra for our sweet awards!

2:30 - 4:30 PM

The Band - Riverside Park

  • Afternoon delight with Salida favorite, Santa Rios

  • Free for everyone! Grab a Wilding bevie from our friends at the Sunrise Rotary and get to booty shakin’!

5:00 PM - 6:00 pm

Last riders in, last call y’all. Go get something to eat. Drink a glass of water. Pet a dog.

SUNDAY, September 20

BANANA BELT

6:30 am - 7:30 am

Late Packet Pickup at Riverside (aka the Start)

Coffee by Topo!

  • Don’t hold back on the brown. You’ll need this free cuppa.

8:00 AM

Banana Belt Start from Riverside

  • Buckle up; this course rips.

  • Slight course change this year to even out the neutral start

11:00 am - 12:00 pM

Riders Begin Their Return

  • The final timing mat is at the end of Solstice trail. Take it easy on the way down. Get back to the park and cross the line so we know you made it back to our lovin’ arms.

Lunch (or Launch)

  • More Wilding bevies, some pizza, and trail tales.

  • Stop by the Salida Mtn Trails booth and tell them how much you love what they built. And donate.

12:30 PM

Awards

  • We’ll give them as soon as we have the results.

  • Special thanks to Yeti Cycles and Oveja Negra for providing us with awards for you rippers.

2:00 PM

Break it on down.

  • Grab some leftovers, hug a crew member, and head back to wherever you call home.