2025 Mountaineer Monster

The inaugural Mountaineer Monster Grand Depart kicks off at sunrise on October 25, 2025, taking riders on an unforgettable adventure through the rugged terrain of north-central West Virginia Mountaineer Country. Cryptid-curious social riders and racers looking to set a FKT are welcomed alike!

This self-supported bikepacking race/ride offers 110, 270, and 470-mile routes across the region’s best adventure gravel riding that is wild and wonderful, rugged and spicy. Think epic riding meets local West Virginia culture and lore with an integrated cryptid scavenger hunt encouraging team participation, as you’ll probably be too scared to ride it solo. With Halloween vibes, local community involvement, and a nod to legendary monsters like Bigfoot, the Snallygaster and the Grafton Monster, this event promises a thrilling, one-of-a-kind bikepacking experience.

Fill out the Letter of Intent if you dare, and keep informed with updates as we lead up to October. Expect a rider packet and additional planning information early summer. Access the letter of intent here.

We have three distances now – 110, 270, and 470 miles.

110 Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50000087
270 Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49738663
496 Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49233193