Artwork by Duane Koyawena.

2021 Results

Check out the event recap by Katie and Andrew Strempke on Bikepacking.com.

Grand Depart

The 2021 Grand Depart took place at 6am on Thursday, May 20.

Counterclockwise

Name Hometown Elapsed Time Notes
Andrew Strempke Van Life 1:18:05 First place overall! Single speed.
Ezra Ward-Packard Van Life 2:00:25 Second place overall.
Katie Strempke Van Life 2:03:47 Third place overall, first place female. Single speed.
Nelson Jones Buena Vista, CO 2:05:25 Single speed.
Jeff Spencer Leadville, CO 2:05:25 Single speed.
Liz Carrington Durango, CO 2:07:08 Second place female.
Eric Payne Silver City, NM 2:09:15
Leigh and Matt Bowe Flagstaff, AZ 2:11:15 First place duo.
Pat Adrian Roseau, MN 2:12:32
Tim Nipper Albuqueque, NM 2:12:59
Curtis Barrett Mesa, AZ 2:13:37
Mike Farrell Flagstaff, AZ 2:13:37
Greg Deemer Salt Lake City, UT 2:13:37
Jeff Hemperley & Holly Hovious Prescott, AZ 2:14:02 Second place duo.
Jeff Leenhouts Castro Valley, CA 2:15:00
Alexandera Houchin Cloquet, MN 2:15:25 Single speed.
Paul Kuzdas Phoenix, AZ 2:16:20
Ian Wigger Boise, ID 2:18:00
Dan Dunn Flagstaff, AZ 2:18:24 Saw two mountain lions!
Dylan Turner Flagstaff, AZ 3:08:00
Brad Mattingly Flagstaff, AZ 3:04:05
Lindsay, Nohl Victor, ID 3:09:48
Kevin Emery Victor, ID DNF Scratch at Lake Mary Road, rode pavement back to town.
Billy Nixon Victor, ID DNF Scratch at Lake Mary Road, rode pavement back to town.
Ryan Carruth Cripple Creek, CO DNF Scratch at Mormon Lake Village, rode pavement back to town.
Spencer Holmes Chico, CA DNF Scratch on AZT after breaking axle.
Forest Baker Truckee, CA DNF Scratch at first crossing of Lake Mary Road.
Martin Murillo Flastaff, AZ DNF Scratch on Rim Road.
Matthew Turner Park City, UT DNF Scratch at Pine.
Artec Durham Flastaff, AZ DNF Scratch at Pine.
Dan Moses & Ben Sherman Venice, CA DNF Duo. Scratch at Highway 87.
Gerrit Mack Gold Canyon, AZ DNF Scratch Fossil Creek.
Dana Ernst Flagstaff, AZ DNF Scratch at Camp Verde.
Billy The Kid McMillen Prescott, AZ DNF Scratch at Camp Verde.
Chris Kuzdas Flastaff, AZ DNF Scratch at Camp Verde.
Wyatt Spalding Buckeye, AZ DNF Scratch at Jerome.
Rhino Knifer El Mirage, AZ DNF Scratch at Jerome.
John Schilling Queen Creek, AZ DNF Scratch at Jerome.
Craig Runnalls & Steve Economos San Clementre, CA DNF Duo. Scratch at Jerome.
Hannah Caproon Flagstaff, AZ DNF Scratch at Jerome.
Alex Kauffman Flagstaff, AZ DNF Scratch at Jerome.
Ben Hanus Buena Vista, CA DNF Scratch at Sycamore Rim.

Clockwise

Name Hometown Elapsed Time Notes
Robert LaRoche & Mike Sowers Scottsdale, AZ 3:07:21 Duo. Only folks to finish clockwise!
Max Milburn Jackson, WY DNF Scratch at Pine.
Brian Martin Salt Lake City, UT DNF Scratch at Pine.
Joe Pavlik & Nathan Franklin Flagstaff, AZ DNF Duo. A few deviations. Scratch at Verde River.
Eric Ivey Las Vegas, NV DNF Scratch on AZT.

Individual Time Trials

Name Hometown Elapsed Time Start Date Notes
Peter Schuster Littleton, CO 2:06:51 May 14, 2021 Counterclockwise. Scratch at first crossing of Lake Mary Road, rode pavement back to town.
Mike Enfield Show Low, AZ May 20, 2021 Counterclockwise. Rode to start at Rim Road. Scratch on AZT.
Eric Morton Flagstaff, AZ 3:18:56 May 25, 2021.