The 26th Annual Ride the Rockies Bike Tour has been announced! June 11-17, 2011, Ride the Rockies will be sending 2,000 riders on a journey of 412 miles over 6 of Colorado's infamous passes, through 6 high altitude mountain towns and over 22,000 feet of vertical gain.
Steamboat Springs has been announced as the 3rd and 4th sections of this classic Colorado Bike Tour. In Steamboat riders will complete a 52 mile Steamboat Loop Ride taking riders through the stunning country side south of Steamboat and looping them back up and around to the West side of town. Then the following day riders will get ready for a climb with a 78 mile ride from Steamboat to Granby with a grunt over Rabbit Ears Pass at 9,426 ft. 2011 Route Summary:
- June 11 — Crested Butte – Registration
- June 12 — Crested Butte to Buena Vista | 76 miles | Cottonwood Pass – 12,126 ft.
- June 13 — Buena Vista to Edwards | 76 miles | Tennessee Pass – 10,424 ft. & Battle Mountain
- June 14 — Edwards to Steamboat | 80 miles | Yellow Jacket Pass – 7,428 ft.
- June 15 — Steamboat Loop Ride | 52 miles | 20 Mile Rd.
- June 16 — Steamboat to Granby | 78 miles | Rabbit Ears Pass – 9,426 ft. & Muddy Pass – 8,772 ft.
- June 17 — Granby to Georgetown | 50 miles | Berthoud Pass – 11,307 ft.
You can register now for the Lottery application process. Ride the Rockies only allows 2,000 riders on this epic Colorado course so sign up today!
Get to Steamboat and ensure you have comfortable lodging whether you are riding or watching the race!
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