April 19, 2025 Postponed to May 4, 2025.

To register, click PX160 above. Then click register. Registration open NOW.

The Pony Xpress takes place annually in Cokedale, Colorado, just west of Trinidad. This means the course features stunning mountain views while traversing quiet gravel roads.

During the race, roads are open to public vehicles as well as wildlife, though there is little traffic in the area. The course consists of fine gravel roads, perfect for light tires. All participants must have a GPS, as the course is isolated with limited markings. Maps will be available. No sag support is provided. Areas of the course are very remote with limited mobile phone reception. It will be very important that all riders monitor there energy levels, weather conditions and navigational tools. Riders are encouraged to provide their partners with event information including maps.

Participants are divided into classes by birth assigned sex and age as follows: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. The 160K has a men’s and women’s Pro/open class. Minimum of 3 participants are required to create a class. Classes with less will be combined with the next most competitive class.

The pro class purse will be set based on 100% payback from pro entries received by May 1 . Entries after this date will be excluded from the prize purse. Additionally, $2.00 will be added to the purse per age group entry received by the deadline.

Event Fees

*The 85K/50 mile distance is the 2025 USA Cycling Colorado State Gravel Championship. With state champions crowned in age groups 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ & single speed. Pro/open class riders will ride the 160K/100 mile distance for the 2025 USA Cycling Colorado State Gravel Championship. Age group & pro/open entries will need to purchase a USACycling $110 annual membership or a $15 one day membership for this distance. Not needed for riders in the 50K/30mile or the 160K/100mile age groupers.

For additional $10, participants can purchase cancelation insurance. Providing a 80% refund if cancellation occurs prior to April 1. Otherwise no refunds. Purchase during registration.

For additional $10, Participants can transfer their registration to a different participant prior to April 1. Transfers can be completed on line through your Haku Sports account after registering.

As a fundraiser for our gracious host, Town of Cokedale, riders can purchase a spot in the preferred parking area which allows convenient access to registration, port-a-potties and start. These funds go direct to the volunteer fire department. Thank you riders.

Registration pick up for all distances : Saturday May 3, at Tarantula Cycles, 200 E. Main st, Trinidad, Co 81082, 5PM-8PM. Additionally, packets can be picked up Sunday May 4 at the Cokedale start 7AM-8:30 AM. 48K/30mile riders can pick up 7AM-9:30AM . Event T-shirts will be handed out at the finish line on Sunday May 4.

Starting Times in Cokedale, CO Sunday, May 4, 2025

Fueling stations, Lunch, Awards

Each fueling station will be stocked with 2.75 water bottles per rider per fueling station. Also, Hammer Nutrition will supply energy drinks and energy gels plus assorted energy/granola bars. Stations are located at miles 25, 50, and 75. 50 mile feed is at the start/finish. A drop bag can be left there for the 50 mile point feed.

Lunch starting at 1PM

Awards/results: 2PM 85K/50mile state championship. 2:30PM Pro class state championship, 5 PM 160K/100mile distance.

Riders must maintain a minimum speed of 10 MPH for the 160K race. For the 85K and 48K, riders must maintain a minimum speed of 8 MPH. Participants cycling slower will find feed stations closed and will receive a DNF (did not finish) in the official results and will be considered to be out of the event. It is very important for every participant to carefully monitor there own fitness, energy level, weather and navigation. This is one event where you cannot ride till your too tired and then pull over and expect someone to ferry you home. No support crews on race course. Support crews are encouraged to travel to the 25/75 mile feed station via the Intestate. This is about a 30 min drive. Portions of the course have no mobile phone reception. Which means you cannot count on calls or texts getting through. If you decide to drop out, please come to start/finish and notify race officials.

New for 2025, race start line has been moved west 50 yards across bridge leading into town and will be located in field next to preferred parking area. Prior years start area on county road will be general parking.

For questions email Phil_Koobisaddles@msn.com or call 719-484-0477 prior to April 16.

Support Crews 

Support crews are allowed but not required. Any crew members may only give support at fueling stations and will be required to use a specified non-race course route to arrive at feed stations. Please take the interstate to 25/75 mile fueling station, apx 30 min drive. No crew vehicles on race course.

Required Equipment, Navigation

We recommend that all riders have a head and tail light (micro light acceptable), a helmet, and a GPS for navigation. Maps will be available at the start and should be mounted to handlebars for easy navigation. The combination of a using a GPS, riding with your head up, having a handlebar mounted map, and following the limited course marking arrows should be sufficient for successful navigation. If in doubt, riding the course in advance. Pony Xpress Gravel 160 does not have adequate staff to provide IT support. Riders are encouraged to down load the course as soon as possible this will allow time to contact your own IT support to assist in any issues.

Camping

Las Animas County has agreed to open up their fairgrounds for the weekend. This provides participants a place to camp. Cost is $25 per night. This includes restrooms and a very limited use of electricity/water. Rest rooms may have showers. To reserve a spot click on link below. Address is 2000 N Linden or 2020 N Linden, Trinidad, CO 81082. If link does not work then copy and paste into your browser.

https://secure.colorado.gov/payment/lasanimas-rental