2026 Route Plan
Welcome to the CaNDak 2026 Tour!
Welcome to North Dakota's one and only fully supported cycling adventure for 2026. A unique cycling experience that redefines the open road. Over seven days, we will traverse the heart of North Dakota, exploring a unique, often overlooked region known as the "Drift Prairie". Spanning from the northern edge near the Canadian border down to the rolling agricultural lands of the southeast, this region is a quiet, expansive, and deeply historic transition zone between the lush, flat Red River Valley to the east and the rugged Missouri Coteau to the west.
"Drift" refers to the clay, sand, and gravel left behind by retreating glaciers, which created the gently undulating hills, sweeping vistas, and "washboard" terrain we will be navigating. This is not a landscape of dramatic mountain peaks, but rather one of profound, subtle beauty—a, sea of grassland, prairie potholes (wetlands), and vibrant agricultural fields that change color with the season.
This tour focuses on the "real" North Dakota: quiet counrty roads, small-town hospitality, and the sheer, intoxicating freedom of the open prairie horizon.
Come Ride With Us!
This is a fully supported tour with:
- meal plans for supper and breakfast
- luggage transport in enclosed trailers
- tent and luggage services provided by Scouts of America
- Full time SAG services
- organized rest stops along the way
- 'on the route' mechanic available throughout the tour
- Charging systems (generators) and additional power will be available as needed at each location.
Registration Day - August 1st - Velva City Park
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Day 1 - Velva to Glenburn - Glenburn City Campground
56 miles
Day 2 - Glenburn to Mohall - Mohall City Campground/Fairground
66 miles
Day 3 - Mohall to Bottineau - Bottineau County Fairgrounds
65 miles
Day 4 - Lake Metigoshe Loop - Returns to BC Fairgrounds
42 miles
This is a fully supported loop/spoke ride, however, it is optional and can be used as a mid-week rest day.
Day 5 - Bottineau to Anamoose - Anamoose City Park
86 miles
Day 6 - Anamoose to Max - Max Public School
60 miles
Day 7 - Max to Velva - Velva City Park
34 miles
Tenting Services are Available for 2026
Tenting Service from Scouts of America - $425 (single) $525 (double) - Includes tent, daily setup and tear down, air mattress(es), luggage pick up and transport, lawn chair(s), fresh towel(s) daily.
Please add during registration or contact us at support@candak.net to reserve offline.