**2027 National Re-Ride Schedule**
Full Map (Follow the Ride page) Available HERE
Mobile Devices
“Map Lite” App: 2026 Pony Express Annual Re-Ride Rider App (arcgis.com)
This mapping app takes out some of the layers displayed in the regular map (FTR page) and automatically has the NOAA weather layer on. Riders and support personnel along the trail may find this handier to use and quicker to load.
Riders, Support Crew, Radio Operators and Pony Express Members!
We have an app that helps with the logistics of the re-ride. We have tested this out in Utah and have had great success with it. We are working on pushing it out to the rest of the states. We have a website set up to explain what the app does and how to use it. We are also looking for people to help us mark waypoints along the trail. All of this information, including instructions, can be found on here.
The mail leaves Sacramento on June 16 at 3:00 pm PDT. It arrives at the Patee House in St. Joseph on June 26 at 8:30 pm CDT.
A few things to note:
- Real Time tracking on the Follow the Ride Map or use the “map lite” app (top of page) for mobile devices.
- The Mochila is carrying a ‘Find Me Spot’ device (Pinger), it is located at the back of the Mochila in a small pouch. DO NOT turn the Pinger off. Also, keep it moving, as it will turn off after 5 minutes of being stationary.
- Help Keep History alive and send in a rider report to our Media Team via email (nationalponyexpress@gmail.com) when you completed your ride. Ride Reports are posted HERE.
- Facebook reports and pictures can be posted and found at https://www.facebook.com/expressrider/
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Facebook Help Needed. From Pam:
If you are posting a pony express event, picture, or story you can tag our Facebook page by either typing @expressrider in your post or @nationalponyexpress and then select our page which has the pony rider in a light brown circle. If you need me to add information to the National Facebook page directly you can email information about the event, including date, location, pictures and names to NPEAPam@gmail.com and I will post it as soon as possible. Thank you – Pam*
- Social Media Hashtags – #2027PonyExpressReRide #PonyExpressReRide2027
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*Pony Express FILLABLE/PRINTABLE FLYER for Re-Ride* Help promote your local mochila exchange locations. Simply fill in the details, print out the flyer and post it at your area business, museums and other points of interest where it may be seen by the public.
- Reminder to members to keep track of your hours & miles and make sure they are included in the reports from your state. Forms are available HERE.
- Riders must wear appropriate WESTERN attire: Blue jeans, long sleeve red western shirt, brown vest, yellow scarf, boots and western hat or safety helmet.