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The Grasslands Triple Crown

Presented by the Northern Great Plains Joint Venture and
the South Dakota Grasslands Initiative
New in 2026!

We learned a lot our first year, and have some fun changes for the 2026 season! Our partnership with Lemmon, SD artist Ethan Thom was a big hit. This year, ALL 3-event finishers will receive a commemorative metal sculpture created by Ethan! Point series winners will receive a hand-tooled leather crown. Following route adjustments at events this year, the points competition will be limited to only the longest route distance at each event. We also learned that a simplified point system would make for faster accurate tracking across the series. For 2026 we’ve eliminated the multi-event point multiplier. See the details on the rules page.

Three gravel cycling events in western South Dakota that ride through USFS National Grasslands include a unique competition. Riders can earn points on designated STRAVA segments to become the Grasslands Triple Crown winner!

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Registration is now open for all three series events! Hit the links below to place a bet on yourself having a great time whether you're into race pace or party pace!

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Each event includes 3 STRAVA segments on the longest route distance for which riders can earn points. Rider points for the 9 segments will be totaled to win custom prizes for win, place, and show finishes in Grasslands Triple Crown race categories.

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There’s no added cost to participate in the points series. To enter, simply upload your event ride(s) on STRAVA. Riders who complete all 3 events get a bonus commemorative item!

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​See the rules page and FAQ for complete details.

We are grateful for our partners and their work to support healthy vibrant grasslands as an essential part of our life on the prairie. Check out their work at:

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Get in Touch

For any inquiries or feedback, contact us using the form below.
We'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Thank you for reaching out!

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Grasslands Triple Crown

The Grasslands Triple Crown is a joint effort by the event directors for the three independent series events. We love our prairies and are excited to share them with you! It's our first year trying this point series, so we're working things out as best we can as we go. Questions and suggestions are welcome using the contact form on the home page.

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