2016 FORC'n Duro riders starting at Westbrook.
Saturday September 30th @ 6:30am
Rain Date: TBD
Starting location: Westbrook Park in DeWitt, IA.
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Can you Duro it? RIDE-TO and RIDE-AT 8 FORC trail systems in one day?
Not a race. Ride your own pace. Nothing brings FORCer's together like a big helping of challenge and suffering!
Overview
The FORC'n Duro is the ride of all MTB rides in the QC and probably one of the hardest days you'll have on a bike. Riders will be tested mentally and physically as they make their way from Westbrook Park in DeWitt, IA to Dorrance Park in Port Byron, IL while hitting all singletrack trails in between (Westbrook, Scott County Park, Scott Community College, Sunderbruch, Sylvan Island, Stephens, Illiniwek, & Dorrance); 100 miles in total. Not in for the long haul? Join us anyway and ride what you want/can.
Ride Details
A riders meeting will be held at 6:50am where we will go over route cue sheets and other last minute information. Riders will start at 7am.
Sag stops will be available at each trailhead this year and will be stocked with basic snacks and drinks.
The ride this year returns to a semi-supported format. Bring tools, tubes, a pump, and any other gear you need to fix minor mechanical issues while on the road/trail. SAG vehicles may or may not be available for bailing out if you have serious mechanical or other problems. Plan for a backup ride in case you need it.
SAG stops will be available at the parks and will be stocked with water/Gatorade and snacks. Persons may ride only part of the course, but must coordinate their own exit pickup. The SAG wagons must be available for rider safety & support and cannot be used as a shuttle/taxi over a 100 mile course.
Follow the rules and be predictable when riding on the roads: ride single file, stop at stop signs, signal your turns, be visible, etc.
Riders must be FORC members to participate. Click here to join or renew your membership.
2022 Duro Route
2022 FORC'n Duro Route via Strava
2023 Timetable [approx]
Riding Type: ST = Singletrack, RD = Road, BP = BikepathTravel Times Assume 14mph avg. road/bikepath speed, 9 mph avg. singletrack speed, 15 min SAG stops, & 30 min lunch stop.
Route Segment | Type | Seg. Dist. (mi) | Total Dist. (mi) | Seg. Time (hh:mm) | Elapsed Time (hh:mm) | Clock Time | Notes |
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Riders Meeting @ WBP | START | 0.0 | 0.0 | 00:00 | 00:00 | 7:00 am | |
WBP Lap | ST | 6.3 | 6.3 | 00:42 | 00:42 | 7:42 am | |
WBP to SCP | RD | 10.1 | 16.4 | 00:43 | 01:25 | 8:25 am | Take new bike path section East from Skeffington Trail to 13th Ave |
SCP SAG | SAG | 0 | 17.4 | 00:15 | 01:40 | 8:40 am | SAG located at trailhead parking lot |
SCP Lap | ST | 11.0 | 28.0 | 01:17 | 02:57 | 9:57 am | |
SCP SAG | SAG | 0 | 28.0 | 0:15 | 03:12 | 10:12 am | |
SCP to SCC | RD/BP | 15.0 | 43.0 | 01:04 | 04:16 | 11:16 am | |
SCC SAG | SAG | 0 | 43.0 | 0:15 | 04:31 | 11:31 am | |
SCC Lap | ST | 1.5 | 44.5 | 0:15 | 04:46 | 11:46 am | |
SCC to SBP | RD/BP | 13.8 | 58.3 | 00:59 | 05:46 | 12:46 pm | |
Lunch @ SBP | SAG | 0 | 58.3 | 0:30 | 06:16 | 1:16 pm | Bring cash to chip in for lunch. |
SBP Lap | ST | 6.7 | 65.0 | 00:44 | 07:00 | 2:00 pm | |
SBP to SI | BP/RD | 9.3 | 74.3 | 00:39 | 07:40 | 2:40 pm | Take the Credit Island Bridge |
SI SAG | SAG | 0 | 74.3 | 00:15 | 07:55 | 2:55 pm | |
SI Lap | ST | 4.7 | 79.0 | 00:31 | 08:26 | 3:26 pm | |
SI to SP | BP/RD | 0.9 | 79.9 | 00:03 | 08:30 | 3:30 pm | Sylvan SAG location will also cover Stephens |
SP Lap | ST | 1.8 | 81.7 | 00:15 | 08:45 | 3:45 pm | Go back to Sylvan Island upon finishing lap |
SP to SI | BP/RD | 0.9 | 82.6 | 00:03 | 08:49 | 3:49 pm | |
SI SAG | SAG | 0 | 82.3 | 00:15 | 09:04 | 4:04 pm | |
SI to IFP | BP/RD | 9.0 | 91.6 | 00:38 | 09:43 | 4:43 pm | |
IFP SAG | SAG | 0 | 91.6 | 00:15 | 09:58 | 4:58 pm | |
IFP Lap | ST | 5.6 | 97.2 | 00:37 | 10:35 | 5:35 pm | |
IFP to DFP | BP/RD | 6.4 | 103.6 | 00:27 | 11:02 | 6:02 pm | |
DFP Lap | ST | 4.7 | 108.3 | 00:31 | 11:34 | 6:34 pm | Hang around after lap for snacks and stickers! |
How to Prepare
- Train! Do at least one +60 mile ride (more is better) on the bike you'll be using for the event with at least a third of that on singletrack to get an idea of how to prepare.
- Stay hydrated. Drink (water) often. It is easy to get dehydrated during long rides.
- Stay fueled. This ride is long enough that you will need to eat 100-200 calories each hour to keep from hitting the wall. Energy gels, granola bars, fig bars, etc.
- Ride at an endurance pace. Going out too hard will cause more suffering at the end of the ride. Saving and replenishing energy is the key to finishing.
2022 DURO Recap
Mild temps, sunny skies, a slight tailwind, and dusty trails set the stage for this year's event. Construction on the Division St. I-80 overpass necessitated changing the standard route to another I-80 crossing point. Scott Community College was added to the trail list in place of Dog Park because of the I-80 crossing change. These route modifications kicked the total mileage up to nearly 109 miles adding some extra challenge for riders. The longest Duro yet. 2022 FORC'n Duro Route via Strava 24 riders started the day and 19 riders made it through to the last trail (in order of finish): Tony Brown, Joe Hughes, Justin Krogmann, Drew Hanson, Lee Marbach, Ray Nees (8 time finisher!), Mark Steen, Add Blackman, Jeff Abel, Zoran Mundisevev, Philip Heald (rode to WBP and had ~40 more miles under his belt than other riders), Kali Bagby, Josh Wren, Clark Prunell, Brandon Bartz, Lee Bower (Duro's first time single speed finisher), Karl Dimmer (Duro's first time single speed finisher), Dan Kitsis, and Cameron Gregory (flatted at Dorrance with just a mile to go but walked it home). Also a big thanks to the SAG crew, Becca Anderson Gregory and Carey Caughey, who kept riders hydrated and full of carbs throughout the day. There may have also been pulled pork...2021 DURO Recap
2021 FORC'n Duro Route via Strava2020 DURO Recap
2019 DURO Recap
Mild weather, minimal wind, and great trail conditions resulted in a large turnout and large number of finishers. 25 riders started the day with 22 finishing the whole ride.The 2019 Duro route can be viewed on Strava here: Duro 2019 Route 2019 Duro route cue sheet 2019 DURO Info
2018 DURO Recap
The 2018 Duro, after two rain delays, finally came together with great weather and above normal temps. Storms a few days prior sent trail crews scrambling to clear some 50 downed trees along the trails but they got it done. 16 riders stared with 10 going the full distance.Congratulations to the 2018 finishers: Chad Lillibridge (First to roll in @ 6:50pm), Drew Hanson, Ray Nees (4 time finisher!), Ethan Jost (youngest finisher to date @ 15yo), Jacob Blair, Andy Lehman, Philip Heald, Karl Dimmer, Rick Rohert, & Mike Riley
Special thanks again this year to Karl Dimmer for organizing the event! And another big thank you to Emily and Leslie, the SAG support crew, who kept riders fed and hydrated along the route!
2018 DURO Info
2017 DURO Recap
The 2017 Duro kicked off on a chilly morning just as the sun started to rise. 36 riders stared with 18 finishing the whole enchilada; some at dusk and others under the stars.Congratulations to the 2017 finishers: Karl Dimmer, Nicole Zipay, Elizabeth Kuehl, Kyle Kuehl, Ryan Wilkens, Joe Porter, Ray Nees, Indiana Schultz, Logan Kates, Mike Riley, Robert Lamb, Rick Rohert, Tsukanga Ogihara, Jacob Spath, Lee Bower, Chad Lillibridge, Kera Linn, Tyler Cowherd, & Kyle Erdmann
Special thanks to Karl Dimmer for organizing this years ride!
2017 DURO Info
2016 DURO Recap
"The story of the day- HEADWINDS!! Sweet Weeping Jesus- next time the wind is blowing hard as heck due North- Lets ride from DeWitt to Davenport." - Ray N. -Check out the rest of Ray's summary here27 souls braved crushing headwinds and fading daylight with 16 completing the journey. Congratulations to the 2016 Duro finishers: Tsukasa Ogihara, Rick Rohret, Ryan Carnahan, John Richard, Joe Porter, Drew Hanson, KJ Abernathy, Ray Nees, Ryan Wilkins, Lauren Wolfe, Nicole Zipay, Jason Sellers, Marcus Anderson, Robert (Bobby) Lamb, Pete Scheidler, & Zach Stahl. Valiant effort to all who attempted.
2016 DURO Info
Photos from the 2016 Duro!
2015 DURO Recap
The 2015 Forc'n Duro saw over 40 start with 11 completing the entire ride! Congratulations to last years Hard Core riders: Matt Collier, Len Guldenpfennig, Drew Hanson, Fred Johnson, Vonda Johnston, Brian Kingsbury, Michael Kinney, Ray Nees, Ryan Neipert, Ry Schultz, and Chris True!The course was long, hot (temps in the 90s), and plenty challenging!
2015 DURO info
Photos from the 2015 Duro!