Artwork by Duane Koyawena.

2022 Results

Check out the event recaps on Bikepacking.com:

Grand Depart

The 2022 Grand Depart took place at 6am on Thursday, May 12.

Name Hometown Elapsed Time Notes
Andrew Strempke Van Life 1:11:37 First place overall! Single speed.
Matthew Turner Park City, UT 1:12:58 Second place overall.
Matt Bowe Flagstaff, AZ 1:15:28 Finished together with Andy Wentzel. Drop bar bike!
Andy Wentzel Tempe, AZ 1:15:28 Finished together with Matt Bowe. Single speed.
Jesse Boudart Oakland, CA 1:17:48
Gregg Dunham Thousand Oaks, CA 1:17:41
Artec Durham Flagstaff, AZ 1:13:05
Creigh Godson Durango, CO 1:30:00 Drop bar Fargo!
Josh Hicks Lakewood, CO 2:02:46 Single speed.
Katie Strempke Van Life 2:05:21 First place female. Single speed. 5 bacon strips and t-shirt in front tire.
Dylan Turner Flagstaff, AZ 2:05:24
Mike Chapman Santa Fe, NM 2:08:37
Lauren Brownlee Boise, ID 2:08:50 Second place female. Drop bar bike, 40mm rear tire!
Perry Jewett Spearfish, SD 2:08:35
James Willis Flagstaff, AZ 2:11:18
Daniel Dickason Flagstaff, AZ 2:11:44 Sprint finish with Richard Jara!
Richard Jara Boulder, CO 2:11:44 Sprint finish with Daniel Dickason!
Jeff Sowers Tucson, AZ 2:12:21
Jeff Hemperley & Holly Hovious Prescott, AZ 2:13:51 First duo! Third time finishing P&P.
Meg Knobel San Diego, CA 2:14:31
Dan Moses Venice, CA 2:17:49
Dan Lambert Carlsbad, CA 2:19:25
Ian Graham Santa Paula, CA 2:19:48
Craig Johnson Tucson, AZ 2:21:40
Jason Marley Bozeman, MT 3:00:35
Sarah Higgins Flagstaff, AZ 3:05:24
Brie Hevener Carlsbad, CA 3:07:17
Bret Parke Scottsdale, AZ 3:08:37
Mason Tuttle Bozeman, MT 3:09:25
Spencer Holmes Chico, CA 3:09:25
Cole Chambers Flagstaff, AZ 3:09:50 Remaining member of Colehler duo.
Alissa Bell Redwood City, CA 3:11:15
Brad Mattingly Flagstaff, AZ 3:11:40 Rode course in reverse! Brad's fourth finish in P&P.
David Brown Dillon, CO 3:14:20
Joe Mangan Salt Lake City, UT 3:18:51 Mountain lion encounter on Little Bear!
Kate Sabo Flagstaff, AZ 4:07:25 Single speed. Received aid from a friend (new pedal).
Joe Pavlik Flagstaff, AZ 3+ days Started the evening after grand depart, deviated from route in a few spots.
Braden Lloyd Cayucos, CA 3:10:35 Deviated from route after mile 217.
Richard Meyers Scottsdale, AZ DNF
Lawrence Dennis San Antonio, TX DNF
Ben Ruffatto Bozeman, MT DNF
Ivan Moore Bellingham, WA DNF
Sean Huzieff Bellvue, CO DNF
Billy "The Kid" McMillen Prescott, AZ DNF
Jacob Miller Flagstaff, AZ DNF
Matt Porembski Mesa, AZ DNF
Ezra Ward-Packard Flagstaff, AZ DNF
Chase Edwards Flagstaff, AZ DNF
Scott Heinsius Flagstaff, AZ DNF
Kyle Zelt Flagstaff, AZ DNF
Connor Adkisson Tucson, AZ DNF
Joe DeSalme Chino Valley, AZ DNF