Driftless 100

United States flag Elkader, Iowa, United States

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Driftless 100 www.bikereg.com
Date 24 Apr, 2027
Races 14 distances
Entry fee $20.00 – $120.00
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Driftless 100

About the event

The Driftless 100, scheduled for April 24, 2027, invites cyclists to Elkader with an array of challenging distances including the grueling 160.9K route and a more manageable 72.4K option. Participants can choose from various categories such as fat bike, single speed, tandem, and under-17 divisions for both the Driftless 100 and Driftless 45 events.
In addition to the long-distance races, competitors have the opportunity to showcase their sprinting skills in the DIRT CRIT event for both men and women. This diverse lineup ensures there's a challenge suitable for every level of rider looking to push their limits on April 24th.

Races offered

24Apr

100 Mile Fat Bike

Cycling

Distance
160.9K
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$75.00
24Apr

100 Mile Single Speed

Cycling

Distance
160.9K
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$75.00
24Apr

100 Miles - 50+

Cycling

Distance
160.9K
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$75.00
24Apr

100 Miles - Tandem

Cycling

Distance
160.9K
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$120.00
24Apr

100 Miles - Under 17

Cycling

Distance
160.9K
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$75.00
24Apr

45 Mile Fat Bike

Cycling

Distance
72.4K
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$65.00
24Apr

45 Mile Single Speed

Cycling

Distance
72.4K
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$65.00
24Apr

45 Miles - 50+

Cycling

Distance
72.4K
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$65.00
24Apr

45 Miles - Tandem

Cycling

Distance
72.4K
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$100.00
24Apr

45 Miles - Under 17

Cycling

Distance
72.4K
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$65.00
24Apr

DIRT CRIT (men)

Cycling

Distance
0.75 Hours
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$20.00
24Apr

DIRT CRIT (women)

Cycling

Distance
0.75 Hours
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$20.00
24Apr

Driftless 100

Cycling

Distance
160.9K
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$75.00
24Apr

Driftless 45

Cycling

Distance
72.4K
Countdown
163 days
Entry fee
$65.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for April in Elkader.

Temperature3.7° / 14.7°
Feels like-1.0° / 10.2°
Sunshine hours8h 57m
Rainfall3.6 mm
Snowfall0.3 cm
Wind16.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity64.0%
Max UV indexModerate (5.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise05:22
Sunset18:48

About Elkader

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Elkader is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,209 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 1,465 in 2000. It is the county seat of Clayton County. It is the site of Iowa's lowest recorded minimum temperature, −44 °C (−47 °F) on February 3, 1996.

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