Come join the best scenic supported road bike ride in Aspen, Colorado
July 6, 2024
The route encompasses some of the Roaring Fork Valley’s most iconic climbs. Choose 36 miles, 62 miles, or 103 miles, with aid stations at the top of each climb and finish line BBQ. Each distance option will build on the previous, so if you are feeling great, keep going. If you aren’t feeling it, we have 2 options to shorten the ride.
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Subject to minor changes, keep checking back for any updates also check FAQ’s at the bottom of this page
Check in: 7:15-8:15am
Ride Start: 8:30AM
Equipment: All bikes are legal for the ride. We can’t overstate the importance of your bike running in top condition on the day of the ride.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE RIDE
Registration and Packet Pickup: Ride day sign up is available before 8am, but we highly recommend you do it prior to the event.
After Ride Party:
Please stay for after ride party and BBQ
Ride Distances: 36, 62 or 103 Miles
Course info: The course will be marked at all critical intersections. It is the rider’s responsibility to know the course. We strongly suggest downloading the ride files into a GPS device. Weather can always be a factor in Colorado. Plan accordingly!
Police will escort riders from the start over Highline road to the top of Owl Creek
32 Mile: Strava
This option will take you from Town Park up Highline Road to the top of Owl Creek and riders will continue on Owl Creek to the bike path to the roundabout and up to the Maroon Bells with an aid Station at the top. Over McLain Flats to Lower River Road to Aspen Mass Trail and climb up Brush Creek Trail to Two Creeks (see map above) for an epic post ride BBQ.
62 Miles: Strava
This option will take you from Town Park up Highline Road to the top of Owl Creek to the bike path to the roundabout and up to the Maroon Bells with an aid Station at the top. Then descend and climb up Ashcroft to another aid station. The riders will then descend to Cemetery Lane over McLain Flats to Lower River Road to Aspen Mass Trail and climb up Brush Creek Trail to Two Creeks (see map above) for an epic post ride BBQ.
103 Miles: Strava
This option will take you from Town Park up Highline Road to the top of Owl Creek to the bike path to the roundabout and up to the Maroon Bells with an aid Station at the top. Then descend and climb up Ashcroft to another aid station. The riders will then descend to Cemetery Lane over McLain Flats and Lower River Road to Old Snowmass. Riders will climb up past the Monastery to the beginning of the dirt to another aid station, descend past Deaf Camp to the dirt to the final aid station, and descend back down to Lower River Road. From there, the riders will climb back Lower River Road to Aspen Mass Trail and climb up Brush Creek Trail to Two Creeks (see map above) for an epic post ride BBQ.
Aid Stations:
Top of each climb segment: Maroon Bells (36 Mile option), Ashcroft (63 Mile option), Capitol Creek, and Snowmass Creek (103 Mile option)
Refund Policy: Aspen Cycling Club does not offer refunds. We completely understand that unfortunate circumstances happen, but we plan this event way in advance from a cost and resource allocation perspective, and the financial and administrative burden is high. On the plus side, we do offer transfers and deferrals. If you would like to transfer your entry to another rider, no problem. Just drop us a line and we can get it taken care of for you at no charge. The same goes for deferrals. We realize schedules change, life events happen, and injuries can surprise us. We will happily defer your entry fee to next year. Again, no charge, but you must let us know prior to race day by emailing [email protected].
Rules of the Road:
– Must wear a helmet
– If you have any problems, please pull off the road and call 911 for emergency help, or contact a marshal for assistance.
– First Aid at every Aid Station at the top of every climb
– Obey the yellow line at all times
– Pass on the left-pull over to the right for faster traffic
– Watch for animals, obstacles, etc during descent- control your speed
– You must have wrist band visible to use Aid Stations
– Do not exceed 20 mph on Bike Trails.
Venue: Snowmass Town Park
2909 Brush Creek Road
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
Register
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Until May 15, 2023
ACC Members $65
Guests $80
May 16-July 5, 2023
ACC Members $75
Guests $90
July 6
ACC Members $85
Guests $100
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this a race or a ride?
This is a non timed ride.
2. When does the ride start?
The ride starts at Town Park in Snowmass Village, CO (2909 Brush Creek Road) at 8:30am.
3. Where do I pick up my race packet?
Race packets can be picked up at the event start at Town Park between 7:15-8:15am.
4. Where is parking?
Ample parking will be at Snowmass Village Town Park (2909 Brush Creek Road, Snowmass Village, CO)
5. When does the ride end?
The course will be swept starting at 5:30pm
6. What time will food be served?
Food will be served from 11:30am-6pm
7. When does registration close?
Registration will close at 8:15am July 8, 2023
8. Where are the aid stations?
a. Top of the Maroon Bells (Day Use Parking Lot)
b. Top of Castle Creek Road/Pearl Pass Road
c. Top of Capitol Creek Road at the end of pavement.
d. Top of Snowmass Creek Road at the end of pavement
9. What is available at the aid stations?
Water, electrolytes and wrapped snacks provided by Skratch Labs, First Aid, bike pumps, and Port O Potties
10. Where is the after ride BBQ?
The finish line party will be at Snowmass Village Town Park (2909 Brush Creek Road)
11. What is the cancellation policy?
We will not be able to refund due to weather events, deferrals or transfers are available IF you let us know before July 6th, contact [email protected].
12. How do I volunteer?
Please sign up here!
13. Can I volunteer for a free ride entry and still ride in the event?
Yes, you can sign up to set up/break down
14. Will the Course be marked
Yes, the course will be marked, but please download routes onto your phone or GPS device for best accuracy.