Organized Events: Featured

We start high in the Rocky Mountains and only go up from there.

Based at Copper Mountain in the heart of the Rockies, the famous Copper Triangle is a Colorado classic.

This road sportive is graced with breathtaking scenery, gorgeous roads and three climbs over 10,000 feet.The 79-mile loop crests three Colorado mountain passes – Fremont Pass (Elev. 11,318’), Tennessee Pass (Elev. 10,424’) and Vail Pass (Elev. 10,662’) – for a total elevation gain of 6,500 feet.

Pedal The Plains (PTP) is a bicycle tour of Colorado, a signature event of The Denver Post Community Foundation and an initiative of The Denver Post and the State of Colorado. This Tour strives to strengthen community ties by fostering individual connections and fueling economic development by bringing tourism to the eastern plains, and giving locals the opportunity to educate others on their town and businesses. This one-of-a-kind annual bike tour of Colorado began in 2012 and celebrates the agricultural roots and frontier heritage of Colorado’s Eastern Plains. Described by the Governor as “a ride for the rest of us”, Pedal The Plains seeks to engage riders of all abilities, from seasoned cyclists to first-time riders, in an educational and recreational experience.

The heart and spirit of Colorado lies just as much in the eastern plains as it does the Rocky Mountains. Pedal the Plains brings riders on a bike tour of Colorado that highlights these three communities that still embody that raw pioneer spirit and a dedication to the land. The event will incorporate interactive on-route experiences by staging rest stops on farms, posting educational points of interest and includes locally sourced food for a farm to table experience. Each evening in the host towns, participants will experience the hospitality and charm of a new community and trade in their Lycra for Levis while they enjoy local entertainment, food, and fun in a form that highlights the uniqueness of each town.

PTP is a 3 day bicycle tour of Colorado (Friday through Sunday) that averages 50 to 80 miles per day. The event includes two Century options for seasoned riders. The route is unique every year, highlighting different communities. This event is the end of the cycling season bash and garners the attention of many.

Do you like riding bikes and then drinking wine with friends? Then you will love Tour de Vineyards.

Celebrate the fall with a scenic tour of Colorado’s Wine Country on September 19th Choose between a leisurely 23-mile route that follows the Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway and the more challenging 58-mile route that adds on a loop up and over the Reeder Mesa Climb.

Both routes showcase the splendor of the Grand Valley and the beauty of the Western Slope. Chock-full of wineries, vineyards, orchards and mesas, our 26th annual sportive has a little something for everyone. After a good ride, enjoy a hearty meal right at the finish line in downtown Palisade and then head over to the Colorado Mountain Winefest (you will need a separate ticket), held just a few blocks away at Riverbend Park.

The Tour of the Moon was made famous in the 1980’s Coors Classic and later in the cycling movie American Flyers. Its legacy continues as one of the premier road cycling events in the western United States.

The National Park Service caps our participation at 2,200, and we sell out every year, so sign up now to get your spot! A portion of your registration fee goes to support One Riverfront and Bicycle Colorado.

Discover Denver by bike and let the good times roll! The founders of the Coldwell Banker Denver Century Ride believe that cycling is not just a sport but a way of life. We want you to discover urban cycling in Denver within a fun & enjoyable experience. That is why the Denver Century Ride explores the many diverse neighborhood streets of Metro Denver and supports cycling advocacy groups. Turn by turn, the Denver Century Ride connects cyclists to attainable urban routes for a casual cruise or a commute to work. Cyclists may be surprised to roll past Coors Field or find themselves turning past a horse property with a mountain view a few miles down the road. This is possible because of the connective routes throughout the city. Our beneficiaries all work in various ways toward enhancing the cyclists’ experience out on the road.

Weave through diverse neighborhoods and beautiful city streets to discover Denver by bike.  #CycleTheCity on one of the four courses available: 100 miles, 85 miles, 50 miles, 25 miles and 10 miles.  Stick around for excellent food options and ice-cold beverages at the rockin’ Post Ride Street Party.  Benefiting: Bicycle Colorado.

Come ride with us and enjoy:
+ Great camaraderie
+ Great food stops
+ Great support from over 130 volunteers, all working to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable ride
+ Great scenery
+ Great challenges for all abilities

Bicycle New Mexico

25, 50 or 100-mile options. Miles of history pass under your wheels as you bicycle down the ancient Turquoise Trail, onwards through the Galisteo Basin to the old village of Galisteo, and back into scenic Santa Fe.

The Santa Fe Century is the first major cycling event in the spring in the Southwest. The weather in May is moderate and provides an opportunity to shed the winter gear for some wonderful springtime riding in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The mission of the Santa Fe Century is to get people interested in cycling and to have fun doing it! Our ride is primarily volunteer led and organized. We welcome riders of all ages and abilities.