• FORC'n Duro

    2016 FORC'n Duro crew

    2016 FORC'n Duro riders starting at Westbrook.

    2023 FORC'n Duro

    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.
    SCP SAG stop.


    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 = Bikepath
    Travel 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
    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!
    If the day goes as expected, the faster guys/gals will finish around 6-7pm and will probably stick close to the above timetable. The above is not a rigid schedule, just a tool to estimate when/where people will be at during the day if you want to tag along for a section.

    Crossing the Centennial Bridge.

    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 Strava

    2020 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 here

    27 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!

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  • MTB Trail Etiquette

    • Ride Open Trails: Respect trail and road closures — ask a land manager for clarification if you are uncertain about the status of a trail. Do not trespass on private land. Obtain permits or other authorization as required. Be aware that bicycles are not permitted in areas protected as state or federal Wilderness.

    • Leave No Trace: Be sensitive to the dirt beneath you. Wet and muddy trails are more vulnerable to damage than dry ones. When the trail is soft, consider other riding options. This also means staying on existing trails and not creating new ones. Don't cut switchbacks. Be sure to pack out at least as much as you pack in.

    • Control Your Bicycle: Inattention for even a moment could put yourself and others at risk. Obey all bicycle speed regulations and recommendations, and ride within your limits.

    • Yield Appropriately: Do your utmost to let your fellow trail users know you're coming — a friendly greeting or bell ring are good methods. Try to anticipate other trail users as you ride around corners. Bicyclists should yield to other non-motorized trail users, unless the trail is clearly signed for bike-only travel. Bicyclists traveling downhill should yield to ones headed uphill, unless the trail is clearly signed for one-way or downhill-only traffic. In general, strive to make each pass a safe and courteous one.

    • Never Scare Animals: Animals are easily startled by an unannounced approach, a sudden movement or a loud noise. Give animals enough room and time to adjust to you. When passing horses, use special care and follow directions from the horseback riders (ask if uncertain). Running cattle and disturbing wildlife are serious offenses.

    • Plan Ahead: Know your equipment, your ability and the area in which you are riding and prepare accordingly. Strive to be self-sufficient: keep your equipment in good repair and carry necessary supplies for changes in weather or other conditions. Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear.