We’RE HEADING BACK TO THE RANCH!
We are picking up and preserving everything you’ve come to love about the Haute Trout – 2 days of great riding; fully supported adventure; Day 1 supper and Day 2 breakfast provided; camping – and dropping it into a new, equally excellent location.
Based on the tremendous response we had to first-ever Champetre Showdown, we are heading back to the ranch for this year’s Haute Trout.
July 9 - 10 2022
EVENT DETAILS
The Riding:
We’re still finalizing routes but “main event” rides both Saturday and Sunday will each feature 100 kms of prime prairie gravel and double track, with rolling hills, leg- and -lung-challenging climbs, and salt lakes. There will be shorter options available both days too — stay tuned for details.
The Western Experience:
A real wild west saloon
Sheriff
Group bonfire at night
Location:
Champetre County, an easy 30-minute drive east of Saskatoon. It’s a “family owned, country themed special event venue offering catering, overnight accommodations and western themed activities.
Time:
Saturday and Sunday rides will start and end at Champetre County. To beat the heat, rides on both days will start at 8 am.
Food:
As in previous years, your entry fee will include supper on Saturday night and breakfast on Sunday morning. We may be able to arrange other additional meals (e.g., supper Friday night, lunch Sunday afternoon) so stay tuned to this webpage, your email inbox, and social feeds for more details, included costs.
Accommodation:
Tent campers will have their pick of sites on a large grassy area surrounded by trees. (tenting fees included with your event registration)
New this year, riders who prefer more creature comforts can choose from a variety of different options — include GLAMPING!
14 RV sites with hook up $32/night
4 Northern Cabins that have 4 beds $110/night ($15 for each extra person)
4 Southern Cabins with 1 bed each $110/night
1 Eatons home with 3 beds and 1 pull out couch $125/room/night
2 Saloon rooms $125 & $150 / night
1 Bishop Shack $150/night
1 Gypsy Wagon (Glamping) $60/night
1 Covered Wagon (Glamping) $75/night
Recommended / Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Bike
Bike appropriate for 100km+ / day on mixed trail and variable gravel road conditions. Gravel Bike, Cyclocross bike or Mountain bike recommended (In order). Trails are non-technical, but some parts have rough surfaces.
Road or Touring tires not allowed. There are significant off road portions of this event that would favor a file tread gravel tire as a minimum.
Water bottles
We will have water available during the event, but you should be prepared for up to 3 hours of riding in July heat between water stops. 2 large bottles should be considered a bare minimum, with 3-4 bottles or combination of bottles and hydration systems preferred.
navigation skills - GPS Device or paper navigation
Important Course is not marked in advance.
It is required that participants be able to navigate the course without external assistance and to be able to return to the course if off track in a safe manner.
Mobile Phone
One Phone Per Rider - Riders will not be permitted to start the ride without an operating, adequately charged mobile phone
We require riders to have a Mobile Phone for emergency and non-emergency event assistance. Riders may have long waits for the sweep vehicle, so should be prepared to communicate with emergency services independently if needed. A list of emergency numbers will be provided at the event sign on.
Clothing
Appropriate clothing for Saskatchewan summer conditions including wet weather gear.
Bike Repair Kit
You will be more than 100km from any bike shop, so you should be capable of repairing your bike en-route sufficiently to allow you to finish the event. In the event of a major equipment failure, we will transport you and your bike to the start/finish line
Support Provided
Navigation Aids
We are using RideWithGPS to produce files compatible with most popular GPS devices. Please be familiar with the process for adding that to your GPS device. Assistance may be available prior to the event on request.
As an alternate a paper map including cue sheet for main and alternate courses can be available with advance notice.
Meals
Supper July 9th and Breakfast July 10th
During Event
Safety and sweep vehicle for road portions.
Water resupply will be conducted at several points en-route