2026, Was a Hot One!
Friends and Family, that was an a good weekend.
Celeste Cannon turned in a stellar performance for the 62 mile Laramie Range Epic Women’s race and Michael Burleigh’s ride was the best time in the Men’s Laramie Range Epic. Apparently they didn’t want to stay out in that hot sun for one extra minute. Great rides you two.
The One and Done had a lot of competition from all over the west, but the one and only Sara Sheets brought home the top finish for the Women and Harmon Hood turned in the top time for the men.
Will they all defend their titles next year, tune in to the start line at 7:30am July 31st, 2027 to find out.
RACE INFO:
Cut off Times:
Finish Line Cut off for starting the second lap is 1pm
1st Aid Station (Blair) cut off is 2:45pm
2nd Aid Station (Happy Jack) cut off is 4:30pm
The Terrain -
Sitting in the hills just East of Laramie, Wyoming are the trails that make this area so special. Blair and Vedauwoo - this course explore Pole Mountains fast forested single track trails and roads.
As always, the loop will include the familiar Happy Jack and Vedauwoo areas, winding you through beautiful rock formations on primitive trails and fast forested single track. From wildlife trails to single track to dirt roads, the course is equally well suited for geared bikes and single speeds. All at elevations over 7,500 feet, you'll race over high grass plains and down through serene aspen and pine forests.
Aid stations every 10 miles with fresh food, water, performance nutrients, cowbells and the Laramie Range Epic's legendary volunteers!
The same fantastic Start/Finish-line after-party with real music, fresh food and a bevy of refreshments served by Laramie's finest people.
Oh yeah, and cash prizes at the award ceremony.
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“Great course and great volunteers!! Well marked and well organized.”
- Ross Overy“What a great race and experience two years for me. Can’t wait to do more!”
- Damien Robinson“Awesome volunteers, awesome views. Super difficult race, but worth it!”
- Amanda Margrave
“Great course and great volunteers!! Well marked and well organized.”
- Ross Overy
“What a great race and experience two years for me. Can’t wait to do more!”
- Damien Robinson
The History
The Laramie Range Enduro originated in 1998, starting in historic Downtown Laramie, Wyoming. At that time, the race began with a police escort through town before climbing 1300 feet out of the Laramie valley and into the stunning landscape that graces our backyard to the east - the Pole Mountain Trail System. Over the years this race has transformed to maintain a traditional approach to a cross country race, while adapting with the evolution of cross country culture. Our first change occurred when the title was changed to the Laramie Enduro. Former Laramie Enduro Board President, Rich Vincent took over the helm and the race became one of SE Wyoming’s premier cycling events. Eventually, the Laramie Enduro evolved again into the Laramie Enduro Epic. In that same evolutionary spirit and continuing commitment to a high quality, fun cross country mountain bike event, today we are proud to represent ourselves as the Laramie Range Epic.
The race crew is excited to bring you the same excellence and professionalism you have come to expect when racing near Laradise, the home of the Laramie Range Epic.
Cookies & Whiskey
Nick Needles and the All Terrain Crew at the Happy Jack Aid Station
Photos provided by the Pedal House
