Flagstaff, Arizona
Biography
Havok and SSP rider, Dana Ernst’s obsession with cycling began after he was forced to take time off from trail running and rock climbing due to a series of injuries. Several years of dabbling with endurance mountain bike racing and a desire to spend more time in wild places eventually led him to bikepacking. Dana loves exploring new terrain on his bicycle, especially when he gets to share the experience with others. Dana is also the race organizer for Pinyons and Pines Bikepacking Race, as well as a regional advisor for Bikepacking Roots.
Bikepacking races allow me to combine my love of exploring new terrain together with pushing myself to the edge of my physical and emotional limits. You learn a lot about yourself when you are riding (and sometimes pushing) your bike for 20+ hours per day for multiple days in a row while not getting nearly enough sleep!
2020 Event Plans
- Tour Divide – June 12, Banff, AB to Antelope Wells, NM – Cancelled
- Dixie 200 – September 05, Dixie National Forest, UT
- Chino Grinder eXtreme 150 Miler – September 26, Chino Valley, AZ
- Pinyons and Pines Bikepacking Race – October 10, Flagstaff, AZ
Riding Accomplishments
- 2019 Stagecoach 100 – Second place overall
- 2019 Tusayan Tussle – Tied for second place overall
- 2019 Dixie 200 – First place overall
- 2019 24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest – First place 40+ solo male
- 2018 Colorado Trail Race – Crawled to finish…
- 2018 Arizona Trail Race 300 – Tied for third place
- 2017 Flagstaff Gentleman’s and Ladies Race – Third place duo
- 2017 Cove Classic – First place overall
- 2016 Flagstaff 100 – First place overall
- 2016 Vapor Trail 125 – Tied for fifth place overall
- 2015 Flagstaff Gentleman’s and Ladies Race – First place duo
- 2014 Flagstaff Gentleman’s and Ladies Race – First place duo
Bike – Titanium havok
- Drivetrain – SRAM Eagle with Gevenalle shifter
- Brakes – TRP Cycling brake levers
- Bars – Walmer
- Fork – Curve Cycling Carbon
