Event Calendar 2012

  2012 Bicycling Events 

National Bike Challenge 2012
May 1-August 31, 2012

Ride your bike, log your miles and show that Colorado has the most dedicated bicylists in the country as part of the National Bike Challenge this summer. The National Bike Challenge is a bicycling challenge where cyclists compete as individuals, on teams, workplaces, as communities and as a state to see who can log the most miles. Ride one day or ride the whole summer. It's free and easy to participate. Help Colorado log more than 1 million miles collectively! 

For more information:
www.BicycleColorado.org/to/BikeChallenge

Gran Fondo Moab
May 12, 2012

Drawing upon the Italian tradition of community cycling events, Gran Fondo Moab offers a fabulous road bike experience along the Colorado River and through the La Sal mountains above Moab. A Gran Fondo is a mass start, timed event, providing a competitive experience for all abilities. The La Sal mountain loop covers 60 miles, climbing 5,500 feet before descending the final 22 miles back to Moab. This memorable route has an amazing variety of canyon country scenery with incredible views of the mountain peaks and the red rock valleys far below.

For more information: www.granfondomoab.com

Buena Vista Bike Fest
May 19, 2012

Enjoy the beautiful century route from Buena Vista to Leadville and back along scenic Turquoise Lake, around the Mineral Belt trail, through the historic Leadville mining district. The majority of the climbing is completed in the first 60 miles, leaving 40 miles of flats and downhill to the finish. Riders also can choose from 35-, 50- and 62-mile options while still enjoying the fabulous scenery of the Collegiate Peaks. Registration will sell out again in 2012, so don't delay.

For more information: www.bvbf.org

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Weekend
May 26–28, 2012

Since 1972 the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic in Durango, has challenged cyclists of all levels to race the train, conquer the 10,000-ft. passes and ride the 50 magnificent miles to Silverton. As one of the oldest cycling events in the country, the Iron Horse and Durango community invites riders to join the tradition every Memorial weekend. Saturday's Iron Horse event, from Durango to Silverton, has both recreational and racing categories and the mountain passes are closed to cars.

For more information: www.IronHorseBicycleClassic.com

Elephant Rock Ride
June 3, 2012

Join thousands of cyclists for the unofficial start to the Colorado cycling season. Don't miss the excitement of the 25th annual pilgrimage to Castle Rock for the Rocky Mountain region’s premier cycling festival—the 2012 Subaru Elephant Rock, a Rocky Mountain tradition. Whether you're six or sixty, prefer to ride on the road or the dirt, there is a course for cyclists of all abilities. All of the rides start and finish at Douglas County Fair Grounds in Castle Rock.

For more information: www.elephantrockride.com

Pedaling 4 Parkinson's
June 9, 2012

A warm-up for serious cyclists and a good challenge for modest riders, Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s is a 55-mile ride starting at Denver’s Garland Park. Ride through Cherry Creek State Park, the south metro area, along the South Platte River to downtown Denver, then back to Garland Park for free lunch, prizes and fun family activities. Every penny of the $100 you raise will go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. There’s also a five-mile family ride, so your kids can ride too. Free tech support, free t-shirt and free refreshments at rest stops. Join the fight! Join the fun!

For more information: www.34fighting.org

Mountain Top Experience Ride
June 17, 2012 

Mountain Top Cycling Club (MTCC) announces the inaugural “MTCC Experience” road ride on June 17, 2012. Cyclists of all levels are welcome as we start and finish in Florissant, Colorado. You will have the options of an 18 mile, 57 mile, and a 100 mile century loop over Wilkerson Pass.  The Pro Challenge riders will enjoy part of this route. A post ride hometown BBQ style lunch will be provided. This ride benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and The Mountain Top Cycling Club. MTCC is a non-profit organization.

For more information: http://www.mountaintopcyclingclub.com/

Boulder Sunrise Century
June 23, 2012

One of the most unique routes in Colorado and a real feather in your helmet. All the challenge and reward you'd expect from a century ride out of Boulder. Plains cruising, canyon carving and high-alpine rollers with views for miles. 75- and 100-mile options. And just when you feel you can't climb anymore, it's 30 miles downhill to the finish. Six aid stations, full course support, post-event meal, music, beer garden and sponsor arena.

For more information: www.bikerpelli.com

Colorado Bike to Work Day
June 27, 2012

To celebrate bicycling for transportation, fun and health, Colorado has designated each June as Bike Month and June 27, 2012, as Bike to Work Day. Colorado encourages bicycling novices and enthusiasts to experience the fun and freedom of safely riding a bike to work, school, errands and recreation.

For more information: www.drcog.org

Triple Bypass
July 14–15, 2012

Interest in the "Triple" has exploded in the last few years, selling out quickly. For 2012, Team Evergreen has again included a return route on Sunday from Avon to Evergreen. This route includes Vail Pass, Loveland Pass and Squaw Pass. Openings remain for the Avon-Evergreen route and the "double-Triple," so register today.

Recognized by VeloNews as one of the epic rides in the U.S., the Triple Bypass covers 120 miles, climbing more than 10,000 feet. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this year's ride.

For more information: www.TripleBypass.org

 Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hillclimb
July 21, 2012

Starting in Idaho Springs and continuing to the top of Mt. Evans, The Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb is ranked as one of the hardest hill climbs in the country. The race hosts more than 1,200 athletes and draws participation from all over the world. The present record holder is Tom Danielson with a time of 1:41:20 in 2004. The women's course record is held by Jeannie Longo of France with a time of 1:59.19. The course is 28 miles and more than 6,900 feet of climbing, topping out at 14,264 ft.

For more information: www.bicyclerace.com

Tour de Steamboat
July 21, 2012

The Tour de Steamboat is an annual bicycle event that brings together 700 cyclists on a one-day ride through beautiful Northern Colorado. Rabbit Ears Pass, Gore Pass, Stagecoach, Toponas, Upper Craven and Wolford Mountain dot this incredible route, and three mileage options offer something for everyone. This non-competitive event is open to cyclists of all ages and participants are encouraged to ride at their own pace and enjoy the majestic scenery!

For more information  www.tourdesteamboat.com

 Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle
August 4, 2012

The Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle course is a spectacular 78-mile loop cresting Fremont Pass (11,318 ft.), Tennessee Pass (10,424 ft.) and Vail Pass (10,666 ft.). The course passes three ski areas and is dotted with historic mining outposts and Camp Hale, the training ground for the famous 10th Mountain Division. Total elevation gain is 5,981 ft. Supporting the Davis Phinney Foundation funding Parkinson's disease research, the Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle is a celebration of cycling. The event will sell out, so register today.

For more information:  www.CopperTriangle.com

ColoBikeLaw.com Lookout Mountain Hill Climb
August 4, 2012

Lookout Mountain is one of the best-known climbs in Colorado. Easily accessible from Denver, it offers cyclists a challenging course from its base in Golden to the top near Buffalo Bill's grave. This is a point-to-point course, but it's also a good race for fans as there are several places along the route to watch the race unfold.

For more information: www.coloradocycling.org

Venus de Miles
August 26, 2012

Whether you ride for change, in the spirit of celebration or just for the passion of pedaling, when you sign up for Venus de Miles you are riding for a cause - to support Greenhouse Scholars, Colorado's most deserving and promising young college students. Colorado's only all-women's road ride is in its fifth year and bigger than ever, with 100-, 67-, 51-, and 33-mile options. So whether your bike collects sponsorship stickers or cobwebs, as long as you're ready to have fun, you're ready to ride Venus de Miles. Register today.

For more information: www.venusdemiles.com

The inaugural Pedal The Plains (PTP) bicycle tour is a three-day ride across the Colorado's high plains celebrating Colorado cycling culture--great rides, good eats and close friends. The Denver Post and the state of Colorado have created this unique event set in the heart of western agriculture, home of the frontier spirit that inspires all of us to keep pedaling. PTP also includes a gran fondo and a family ride. Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation.

For more information: www.pedaltheplains.com

Icon LASIK Tour of the Moon
October 6, 2012

The Colorado National Monument and Grand Junction are the spectacular locations for this epic ride with moon-like landscapes. The Tour of the Moon is a premier road ride with breathtaking, high desert scenery. Riders can chose between two return routes: Fruita and the beautiful surrounding farm country (62 miles) or along country roads at the base of the Monument (41 miles). Fully supported aid stations and post-ride "Harvest Moon Celebration" with music, lunch, prize drawings and expo. Limited to the first 2,000 registrants.

For more information: www.tourofthemoon.com

Veloswap & SportsExpo
October 20, 2012

VeloSwap is the world's largest consumer bicycle and sports expo. It's the place to see, swap, buy and sell every imaginable bike, part and accessory. It's the place to feel the pulse of the cycling community and rub elbows with like-minded cyclists. 

For more information: www.veloswap.com