The Grand Prize
One lucky winner and a guest will receive:
- Two Canyon Grizl Gravel Bikes
- Unique lodging accommodations
- $250 travel voucher
- $100 gift card for Canyon accessories
- Bikeflights for two
- $300 gift card from Endura Apparel
One secondary winner will receive:
- One Canyon Grizl Gravel Bike
- $100 gift card for Canyon accessories
- $150 gift card from Endura Apparel
605 Minutes. One Epic Reward.
Celebrate South Dakota's spirit of adventure by completing 605 minutes of any activity in the official Cycle the 605 Strava Challenge.
Whether you bike, swim, run or walk, every minute brings the Strava community together to celebrate the roads, landscapes and experiences that make South Dakota a world-class riding destination.
When you've finished the challenge, come back and enter the Cycle the 605 Sweepstakes for your chance to win the trip of a lifetime, complete with new lodging, bike shipping and unforgettable experiences.
Ready to ride?
Why Cycle the 605?
Because some of the best rides aren't found on crowded roads.
They're found where prairie meets horizon and where gravel leads to unexpected discoveries. Where every mile reveals a new side of South Dakota and the people you meet are just as memorable as the places you visit.
Enter today for your chance to experience the ride of a lifetime.
Your South Dakota Gravel Adventure
Follow the featured Cycle the 605 route or create your own version of the journey.
Stop 1: Sioux Falls
Start your adventure in South Dakota's largest city. Explore scenic urban trails, riverfront pathways, rolling gravel roads and a thriving food scene before settling in for a stay in the heart of downtown.
Stop 2: Madison
Discover this central SoDak community on two wheels, with scenic rides through rolling prairie landscapes, picturesque lakes and a vibrant community that makes every stop part of the adventure. Don't miss the Madtown Bike Jam, a perfect combination of cycling, food and fun.
Stop 3: Pierre
Ride quiet roads surrounded by prairie views, discover local culture, cast a line in legendary fishing waters and experience lodge-based cycling adventures near the state's capital city.
Stop 4: Circle View Guest Ranch
Experience South Dakota's ranch country with gravel roads stretching to the horizon. Spend your evenings horseback riding and taking in spectacular prairie sunsets.
Stop 5: Badlands National Park
Cap off the journey with dramatic landscapes unlike anywhere else in America. Challenge yourself on rugged gravel routes before cooling off, relaxing around the campfire and stargazing beneath some of the darkest skies in the country.
See the 605 State
From prairie roads to Badlands overlooks, discover the many sides of cycling in South Dakota.
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