We can’t wait to see you at the 2023 Jurassic Classic Mountain Bike Festival!

Celebrating the Joy of Mountain Biking!

Lander, Wyoming’s high desert and alpine trail systems are growing and we're here to celebrate it.

This year…. FREE Live Music with Lander Presents in City Park (FREE CAMPING), Food Trucks, Trail Work at Johnny Behind the Rocks, Bike Demos, Group Rides, FREE Filmed By Bike Movie Festival, Shuttle Rides in Sinks Canyon with Wind River Shuttle, Bike Demos, Group Rides, Biker’s Brunch with Lander Bake Shop, Skills Clinics at Alpine Science Institute, Riverfest Art Vendors at City Park with The Lander Art Center, More FREE Live Music in City Park (DID WE MENTION CAMPING IS FREE?), More Group Rides, lunch from Lincoln Street Bakery and trail building at Alpine Science Institute in Sinks Canyon….maybe a nap?

Please Wear Your Wristband Throughout The Weekend To Participate!

Schedule:

Thursday, August 17, 2023
Lander City Park
405 Fremont Street
Start the weekend off nice and easy by checking in and catching the last show of the LanderPresents summer concert series! Find us at the Lander Cycling Club tent.

5:30-8:30 PM | Registration, Packet Pick-Up & Live Music Sponsored By Lander Presents

Welcome to Lander! Grab your swag bag and get all the details for the weekend.

Camping in City Park is FREE and the concert is open to the public.  Beer sales support Lander Presents Summer Concert Series. Local Food Trucks have a variety of options for dinner but they sell out quickly! Bring your camp chairs, stretch out on the grass under the shade of 100 year old Cottonwood trees and let’s get this party started! Dancing shoes not required.

Friday, August 18, 2023
A Day at Johnny Behind the Rocks
Brought To You By The Rock Shop Inn
6401 US-287, Lander, WY 82520

Join us for a day at Johnny Behind the Rocks, our favorite high desert biking spot in Lander, developed in partnership with the BLM. Be sure to put the new downhill optimized jump line built by Lander local Alan Mandel with all around recreational advocates, Wyoming Pathways on your list!

7 AM-12 PM | Registration: Lander Bake Shop
259 Main Street, Lander, WY 82520
You might want to grab some coffee and a snack or two, Angie’s crew offers plenty of sweet and savory items including vegetarian and gluten free treats. The quiche is out of this world!

9:00- 11:30 AM | Trail Building Sponsored By The Blm & Lander Cycling Club
After Trail Building Beers Sponsored By Pure Madness Brewing
Meet us at the parking lot promptly at 9:00AM so as not to get lost finding the crew. We encourage all ages to come help build the next phase of trails at this spectacular multi-use community gem.

*Bring water, sun protection, snacks, and gloves. Tools and instruction will be provided by BLM & Lander Cycling Club.

12-1 PM | Trail Crew Lunch
Sandwiches provided for our trail building champions from The Breadboard (vegetarian option available) & drinks to keep you fueled up!

All Afternoon Activities Are For Festival Attendees Only. You Must Have A Wristband To Participate.
Special Thank You to the BLM for allowing us a special use permit to host the festival at this amazing local trail system! We appreciate all you do to provide access for multi-use recreational activities on public lands!

1- 4:00PM | Demos From Rocky Mountain Bikes, Giant, The Bike Mill And Gannett Peak Sports
After the trail crew wraps things up, join us for group rides, get in line to demo one of Rocky Mountain’s new lineup of mountain bikes! They “build bikes that help riders love riding—full stop. And in doing so, we’re working to create an always-expanding and inclusive community of riders, trail builders, racers, first-timers, weekend warriors, and so much more”.

We couldn’t run this festival without the amazing support of our local bike shops. For a town this size, we’re so lucky to have two unique retailers who live for local trails. They’ve even built a few (all) of them. The cycling community in Lander is welcoming, supportive and super stoked to share our trail systems with you. Live like a local and ride the best bikes for our Wyoming terrain. Their mechanics are beyond talented and they know every feature on these trails and are happy to talk everything bikes. You’re in good hands. We’re grateful to have them!!

2:00-3:00 PM |Kids Clinic For Ages 6-8
3:00-4:00 PM |Kids Clinic For Ages 9-12  
Send the kids on a ride with Alpine Science Institute’s,  BICP & PMBIA Certified Instructor, Stacy Wells. She’s our very own mama bear of mountain bikes and she’s been raising the level of stoke for little folks at the Jurassic Classic since the beginning. We love her and so will your kids!

3:00PM | Female Identifying Group Ride For Beginners
This is a fun, inclusive group ride led by our very own Lander Women’s MTB  local trail riding group. They’re here to welcome you to the sport and introduce you to the best beginner trail in Lander, Flowin’ Johnny.  You’ll also meet the group’s founder, PIMBA Certified, Jen Lipps. One fine human being and champion for all folx on bikes!

3:00PM | All Gender Group Ride For Intermediate Riders
This group ride will be just right for the rider who wants to experience Johnny Behind the Rocks at a faster, more technical pace with local badass, PMBIA Certified Instructor, and NOLS Expedition Field Instructor, Clair Smith.  She embodies the Lander Cycling
Club’s mission of Sharing the Joy of Cycling with the Community. Heavy focus on the JOY!

3:00PM | All Gender Group Ride For Advanced Riders
Get ready to catch some air! The newly built, downhill optimized jump trail, J-Line is out of this world! Follow our favorite kickass biker and totally rad human being, PMBIA Certified Instructor, Lindsay Nohl whose “passion is helping people push aside their fears and discover just how strong and capable they are – through reflection, movement, and experiences.”

1 PM-4 PM | Free Consultations From Teton Therapy
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity by bringing your aches, pains & questions to get riding at your best. From managing chronic pain to recovering from athletic injury, Teton Therapy’s skilled therapists help people live healthier, happier lives.

1 PM-4 PM |Wyoming Pathways Game Stop
Stop by the Wyoming Pathways booth for a FREE popsicle, cold sparkling water, and play Inner Tube Rodeo to win a prize! While you’re there, thank them for the new J-Line downhill optimized jump line designed by Alan Mandel in collaboration with the BLM. Wyoming Pathways builds trails and makes Wyoming communities more bikable and walkable!

Games and Movie Night at City Park
405 Fremont Street

5:30PM-9:00PM | Happy Hour(S) Sponsored By Lander Brewing Co.
Games, beverages, socializing and a fantastic film outside at sunset. Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for some fun!

5:30PM- 6:30PM|Packet Pick Up
5:30PM|Ghost Bike Bowling & Raffle!
This one is a must see to believe. Spectators, get ready to watch these top tier athletes risk it all for fame and no fortune. You’ll be glad you did.

6:30PM|Bunny Hop Competition & Raffle!
This one gets better and better every year. Watch these talented riders of all ages show off their skills and raise the bar, literally.

7:30PM|Pedal Down Competition & Raffle!
Wikipedia tells us that “those proficient at the track stand can maintain the position indefinitely”. We’ll see about that.

8:30 PM | Filmed By Bike Adventure Shorts
Bipoc Adventurers, Outdoorsy, Diverse, Young Girls On Bikes, Adventure, Rugged Road, Bike Packing, Fun, Inspiring, Women Who Shred
When the sun sets, have your lawn chairs ready to enjoy this top notch film from Filmed By Bike.

The Filmed by Bike Adventure Shorts program features inspiring tales of adventure, struggle and triumph on the rugged road. The path to expedition isn’t always easy, but nature and a wild sense of curiosity lure us away from our computers, desks and schedules to enter the great wide open.

Saturday, August 19, 2023
Shuttles in Sinks Canyon
Sponsored By Schurg Financial
Sinks Canyon Rd, Lander, WY 82520

8:30AM-2:00PM | Shuttles At Bruce'S Sponsored By Wind River Shuttle
Shuttles every half-hour from Bruce’s Parking Lot to Fossil Hill Trailhead. It’s all downhill from here!  

Shuttles Are For Full Festival Registered Riders. No Exceptions!

*Know before you go— Brewers Trail information can be found on the Trailforks app, AllTrails or MTB Project or the Lander Cycling Club’s website. These are intermediate and advanced trails with technical, sweet single track. While not impossible, the “Lower” section of the trail is NOT FOR BEGINNERS. It’s technically split into two sections, Middle and Lower- Upper Brewers is fun, flowy and more approachable to a wider audience. You can catch both sections (or do it all!) from where you’ll be dropped off at Fossil Hill. NEW THIS YEAR! Beginner’s Shuttle from Bruce’s Parking Lot to The Warming Hut. This is also a great way to get yourselves shuttled up the road from additional parking in Sinks Canyon. Ask us about it!

8:30AM-2:00PM | Demos From Rocky Mountain Bikes,Smith Optics, The Bike Mill And Gannett Peak Sports
Get in line to demo one of Rocky Mountain’s new lineup of mountain bikes! They “build bikes that help riders love riding—full stop. And in doing so, we’re working to create an always-expanding and inclusive community of riders, trail builders, racers, first-timers, weekend warriors, and so much more”.

We couldn’t run this festival without the amazing support of our local bike shops. For a town this size, we’re so lucky to have two unique retailers who live for local trails. They’ve even built a few (all) of them. The cycling community in Lander is welcoming, supportive and super stoked to share our trail systems with you. Live like a local and ride the best bikes for our Wyoming terrain. Their mechanics are beyond talented and they know every feature on these trails and are happy to talk everything bikes. You’re in good hands.

*Demos are only allowed on Upper and Lower Brewers trail and must be returned before 4pm. Don’t make us send out a search party.

8:30AM-2:00PM |Free Physical Therapy Consultations From Teton Therapy
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity by bringing your aches, pains & questions to get riding at your best. From managing chronic pain to recovering from athletic injury, Teton Therapy’s skilled therapists help people live healthier, happier lives.

9:00AM-1PM |Free Mobility Session With Elemental Performance & Fitness
Get ready for your ride with a warm up mobility session provided by the amazing coaches from Elemental Gym, long time supporters and world class athletes.

10:00- 12:00PM | Mountain Bikers Brunch Sponsored By Lander Bake Shop
Enjoy fresh flapjacks in Sinks Canyon with a few special ingredients, served by super special humans to fuel your rides. If carb loading was a sport, you’re about to win a gold medal. Did someone say, “BACON”?

Morning Skills Clinics at Alpine Science Institute
All Clinics Require Advance Registration And Full Access Festival Passes. Demo Bikes Are Not Available For Clinics.

CWC’S Alpine Science Institute
50 Field Station Rd, Lander, WY 82520

9:00AM-11:00 AM | All Gender Intermediate/Advanced |Jumps And Drops|With Darran Wells And Solana Burbul
12 Participants | $50

Work on riding the new trails and jump lines at CWC’s Alpine Science Institute the way they’re meant to be ridden. Get your wheels in the air with Lander's Professor of Mountain Biking. Group Ride to Follow with Shuttle in Sinks Canyon at 12pm

9:00AM-11AM | Female Identifying Intermediate/Advanced |Technical Maneuvers|With Stacy Wells
12 PAarticipants | $50

Dial it in with skills specific to cornering, climbing and sweet, sweet, technical single track. If you’re ready to level up, you’re in good hands. Take your confidence and new skills to Sinks Canyon for a Group Ride and Shuttle in Sinks Canyon at 12pm.  

9:00AM-11AM | All Gender | Beginner Mountain Biking Skills | With Clair Smith &  Jen Lipps
12 Participants | FREE

This is your chance to try something new with no pressure! Learn alongside like minded individuals and enjoy safe space at Alpine Science Institute with two local PMBIA Certified Instructors who can’t wait to share their stoke for riding. Afterwards, enjoy a group ride on campus to confidently explore your new skills.  

Afternoon Skills Clinics at Alpine Science Institute
CWC’S Alpine Science Institute
50 Field Station Rd, Lander, WY 82520

1:00PM-3:00PM | Female Identifying |Beginner Mountain Biking Skills | With Clair Smith & Jen Lipps
12 Participants | FREE

This is your chance to try something new with no pressure! Learn alongside like minded individuals and enjoy safe space at Alpine Science Institute with two local PMBIA Certified Instructors who can’t wait to share their stoke for riding. Afterwards, enjoy a group ride on campus to confidently explore your new skills.  

12:30PM-3:30PM|Female Identifying| Intermediate/Advanced|Technical Maneuvers| Jumps And Drops|With Lindsay Nohl
12 Participants | $50

You’re about to crush it. Learn how to level up and gain the confidence to go big. You’ll be in safe space to send it and you’re going to surprise yourself with a new set of skills and a whole new appreciation for thoughtful instruction. Lindsay knows what it means to start from scratch and claw your way back to the top. Her story is inspiring and her tenacity is beyond belief. She’s a powerful advocate and you’ll get more than just mountain biking skills out of this session. You’re about to transform into a better rider and a better version of yourself.    

Evening in City Park
Games, Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer, Raffle
Sponsored By Householder Properties
5:30- 7:30PM | Strider Races|Huffy Toss|All Guts No Glory|Games|Raffle|Prizes
We’re pretty skilled at silly games like Adult Strider Races and the Infamous Huffy Toss. We even let the kids in on the fun (with helmets). Sign ups available to festival participants only, otherwise, sit back and enjoy the show. We take these races seriously, just like our costumes. Get out your tutu and compete with a pack of grinning fools.

7:30PM-10:00PM | Live Music |South Austin Soul Review With Garrett Le Beau And Special Guest
Dance your **** off or just enjoy the super soulful mix of R&B, Blues, Funk, and Folk that's been finely marinated for your listening pleasure. We like to think of ourselves as a town that knows how to throw down. If dancing at City Park was a career option, we’d all quit our day jobs. Have hula hoops? Bring ‘em.   

Sunday, August 20, 2023
Close out the weekend learning about some of the newest developments in single track in the Lander area at CWC’s ASI Campus. It’s like a science lab for mountain bike trails.

CWC Alpine Science Institute
9 AM-12 PM | Introduction To The New Trails & Program At Asi, Hands-On Trail Building, Group Ride & Lunch With Darran Wells
Coffee sponsored by Balsamroot Coffee Roasters and lunch by Lincoln Street Bakery.

Curious what all the hype is about over at Central Wyoming College’s Alpine Science Institute? Get the inside scoop from the new Trail Building Program Director and CWC Professor, Darran Wells, on all of the additions, improvements, and planning that’s been happening with the help of local Lander professional trail builder, Alan Mandel and Driggs ID Trail Guru Ron Murray.

We believe in getting our hands dirty for the sake of single track. Put some hands-on trail work in to help maintain this amazing resource we have in our community.

Meet at the first parking lot on the left before you hit the bridge at Alpine Science Institute promptly at 9AM.

Tools will be provided, but don’t forget sun protection, work gloves/boots, water, and a backpack.

Date: August 17 - 20, 2023

Location: Multiple Venues in Lander, WY 82520.

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