Saturday May 16, 2026
Celebrate Bike Month with the Ninth Annual Golden Spoke Ride! This FREE, family-friendly cycling event is a safe and exciting way to explore the expanding Golden Spoke Trail Network that connects more than 100 miles of trail across the central Wasatch Front Region from Ogden to Provo. Join our growing bike community, discover new trails, and elevate your cycling skills.
This year’s event includes two routes, with multiple starting points, offering riders choices of distance and difficulty. Learn more about the ride options under Ride Details, before you register. Whether you’re new to cycling, or are a seasoned expert, this ride offers something for everyone.
Register early to order a free UTA transit pass, to help you get to and from the event using FrontRunner, TRAX and regular bus routes. Ride start and end points generally have convenient transit connections. The first 400 registrants will also receive a $10 voucher toward food and drink at the End of Ride Celebration.
Commemorative Golden Spoke event T-shirts can be purchased for $10 with orders placed by April 30. A small number of additional T-shirts in the most popular sizes may be available for purchase at the End of Ride Celebration while supplies last.
Photo and Video Credit: Sage Nightingale
Two approximately 50-mile rides will start simultaneously in Roy and Provo, and meet in the middle at Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai in South Salt Lake, for the End of Ride Celebration. Ride hubs will be set up along each route, providing supported rest stops and alternative starting points for shorter rides. New for this year, the northern route will highlight the recently completed West Davis Corridor Trail.
The End of Ride Celebration will include food trucks, music, giveaways, community booths, a post ride yoga flow and family friendly activities, including yard games, bird viewing with Audubon, and a community art project!
(Note: Distances are approximate and rounded to the nearest mile)
Address: 4155 Sandridge Drive, Roy, UT 84067
Check in Time: 8:00 am
Ride Start: 8:30 am
Distance to Ride Hub 1: 14 miles
Distance to End of Ride: 48 miles
Address: 3176 S Bluff Road, Syracuse, UT 84075
Ride Start Time: 9:30am
Support Available: 9:00am to 10:30am
Distance to Ride Hub 2: 20 miles
Distance to End of Ride: 35 miles
Address: 1140 W 1100 N, North Salt Lake, UT 84054
Ride Start Time: 10:30am
Support Available: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Distance to End of Ride: 15 miles
Address: 900 N 700 W, Provo, UT 84604
Check In: 8:00am
Ride Start Time: 8:30am
Distance to Ride Hub 1: 5 miles
Distance to end of ride: 51 miles
Address: 1275 E Cascade Pkwy, Orem, UT 84097
Ride Start Time: 9:00am
Support Available: 8:30am to 10:00am
Distance to Ride Hub 2: 18 miles
Distance to End of Ride: 46 miles
Address: 1633 W Innovation Way, Lehi
Ride Start Time: 10:00 am
Support Available: 9:30am to 11:30 am
Distance to Ride Hub 3: 13 miles
Distance to End of Ride: 28 miles
Address: 958 W 12300 S, Draper, UT 84020
Ride Start Time: 11:00 am
Support Available: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Distance to Ride Hub 3: 8 miles
Distance to End of Ride: 16 miles
Address: 1100 W 7800 S, West Jordan, UT 84088
Ride Start Time: 12:00pm
Support Available: 11:30am to 2:30pm
Distance to End of Ride: 8 miles
Address: 3310 South 1000 West, South Salt Lake
Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm
The End of Ride Celebration will include food trucks, music, giveaways, community booths, a post ride yoga flow and family friendly activities, including yard games, bird viewing with Audubon, and a community art project!
Select your starting location from the list below to register.
Scroll down to the “Add On’s” to order a complimentary UTA transit pass and to purchase a $10 Commemorative T-shirt.
Even if you can’t join the Golden Spoke Ride event, please use the maps and resources of the event to get out and explore the Golden Spoke trails network across the Wasatch Front region. We invite and encourage residents and visitors in the area to find new ways to recreate, commute, connect with transit, and access nature and activity centers across the region.
We have an interactive trail map on the website to help you track where you are on the route and keep you on the course. To use the interactive map on the website to track your ride you need to do the following:
Open up the Interactive Ride Map on your Phone.
At the bottom of the map, select the ride you are participating in
Click on the “My Location” icon at the top (it looks like an S),
After you click on that you need to click on the Pin icon that pops up at the bottom right side of the screen.
Your phone may ask you for permission to share your location, so make sure to allow that.
Once you do that, you can see your location in relation to the route.
It doesn’t live track, but you can just refresh the page to update your location.
We’ve marked the route with arrows and signs as well, to help guide you along.
Salt Lake City 800 N to 500 N.
Jordan River Trail at 7800 S –
Murdock Canal Trail in Lehi – this detour is marked with yellow route arrows and Golden Spoke 24×18 corrugated signs. The paved trail has been removed for some utility work. You may be able to ride through at your own discretion.
Look for yellow route arrows along the way. They will be at major intersections and sporadically throughout the route to help you stay on route.
What is the Golden Spoke Ride?
The Golden Spoke Ride takes place during National Bike Month in May to celebrate the over 170 miles of safe, interconnected, multi-use trail network across the Wasatch Front, from Ogden in the north all the way to Provo in the south. Each year the trail network is growing thanks to the Utah Trails Network program from UDOT.
What to expect?
The Golden Spoke ride is a non-competitive event, so there is no pressure to ride fast or far. Families are welcome to participate. There are supported rest stops along the route, along with food, entertainment, and activities for kids at the beginning and end of ride events. Participants can join or leave the ride at any point they choose. Make sure to join us at the end of ride celebration, no matter what section you ride.
What to bring?
Be sure to bring a bike, helmet, repair kit, water, snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a first-aid kit.
Will there be support?
Yes, there will be limited support at each of the Ride Hubs along the route. Snacks, water, restrooms, repair kits and tools will be available for use. There will be support riders on the route to provide help as well.
Is the course marked?
There will be navigational markers at trail junctions and signage at the rest stops. There is also a digital interactive course map to help navigate as well as a Strava map.
How much does it cost?
FREE! Plus all registrants can order a free transit pass to get to and from the ride. The first 400 registrants will also receive a $10 voucher at the end of ride event for food or drink.
An optional event t-shirt can be purchased for $10.
When is the registration deadline?
Registration closes Friday May 15.
T-shirt add-ons end April 30.
Mailed transit pass add-on ends May 8.
How do I get my free transit pass?
If you need your transit pass to get to the start of ride, make sure to add the transit pass at the registration checkout. We will be able to mail passes up to May 8. Transit passes will also be available for pick up at check in and the end of ride event.
How can I volunteer?
We rely on amazing volunteers to help make this event happen! Sign up for a shift here to assist with check-in, rest stops, or event logistics.
Can businesses or organizations sponsor the event?
Yes! Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels. Please contact info@jordanrivercommission.gov for more information.
What Trails Make up the Golden Spoke Trail System?
What is the history of the Golden Spoke Ride?
The first Golden Spoke was held on June 2, 2018, as part of National Trails Day to celebrate the completion of the “Archie and Lois Archuleta Bridge” in Salt Lake City that previous fall. Riders started in Ogden and Provo and converged at the bridge to celebrate this momentous accomplishment. The ride has been happening every year since. While the route has stayed mostly the same over the years, the starting and ending points have changed to highlight different facilities and communities along the route.
Who are the 2026 Golden Spoke Partners?
Check back soon for logistics information on this years ride.
