Ride the Rocky Mountains, Copper Mountain, Glenwood, Basalt, Salida, Breckenridge, Golden

Bill Block

“It’s nice to connect to the front range. I’m excited about this route,” said Jason Carolan. FlexibilityTitle sponsor Ride the Rocky Mountains With an energetic route announcement at Audi Denver last night. For the first time in a few years, the route ends in golden, not loop.

“We are excited to welcome the rider to Golden and look forward to hosting a party at the end of this wonderful tour,” said Paul Haseman, a member of the Golden City Council.

Key Sponsor (Left to Right) Dave Edwards (Primary) Jason Carolan (Flexible) Stephen Powers (Audi Denver)

The ride begins at Copper Mountain and ends with Glenwood Springs, followed by long scenic days. The second day is short, with a roaring folk valley and a stay in basalt. On the third day, we’ll work on the Independence Pass, pushing the rider for another 100 miles as we descend along the Arkansas River to Salida. On the fourth day, the rider heads north on the Trout Creek Pass (without gimmies) to Fairplay, crosses the Houser Pass to Brickenridge, and stays there for two nights. On the fifth day, there are several options for rides around the Dillon Reservoir, which may extend Utu Pass. Or is this just a day hanging in the pool? !! On the final day, the rider will take Swan Mountain to Loveland Pass, down Colorado’s most biked mountain to Golden. Lookout Mountain And in town.

Sumaritan House team shows route

A total of 436 miles and over 27,000 feet can be climbed.

After Ventures Endurance, who is also the owner of RAGBRAI, acquired Ride, Dieter Drake, the new race director for Ride the Rockies, said: community. “

(From left to right) Dieter Drake, Don Richards, Kathy Murphy

Vehicles utilize some of Colorado’s most iconic passes and bypasses: Fremont Pass, Tennessee Pass, Battle Mountain, Independence Pass, Trout Creek Pass, Houser Pass, Swan Mountain, Loveland Pass.

Vehicles include Copper Mountain, Mintern, Avon, Edwards, Eagle, Gypsy, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale Basalt, Woody Creek, Aspen, Twin Lakes Buena Vista, Salida, Fairplay, Alma, Brickenridge, Frisco, Keystone, Georgetown. , Idaho Springs, Golden.

Riders cross the historic Battle Mountain Bridge

Look for some articles right away about places of interest along this route.

Lookout Mountain History: https://303cycling.com/lookout-mountain-historical-climb-for-over-100-years/

Tennessee Pass — Training ground for the 10th Mountain Division. Ski legend and bail resident Chris Anthony recently published a documentary about the 10th Mountain Division. The summary is as follows: https://www.skyhinews.com/news/10th-mountain-division-documentary-mission-mt-mangart-makes-its-debut-in-denver/

Battle Mountain — Historical company castle town Gilman, https://www.uncovercolorado.com/ghost-towns/gilman/

Battle Mountain Bridge — An important engineering feat, https://www.vaildaily.com/news/building-the-battle-mountain-bridge/

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