Cycling Events in Colorado
Colorado has 13 upcoming cycling events scheduled for 2026. That is the 2nd-highest event count for cycling of any state. No single city dominates the calendar. Salida leads with 2 events, followed by Kremmling (1), Fort Morgan (1), and Lyons (1). The remaining 62% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities. The list includes SBT GRVL in Steamboat Springs on June 28 — gravel race.
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KowTown Gravel Bike
Kremmling, CO
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KowTown Gravel Bike
June 13, 2026
Kremmling, CO
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Summer Vibes Fest Trail Running & Mountain Biking 2026
Lyons, CO
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Summer Vibes Fest Trail Running & Mountain Biking 2026
June 20, 2026
Lyons, CO
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Freedom Tour Cycling Classic
Fort Collins, CO
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Freedom Tour Cycling Classic
June 25, 2026
Fort Collins, CO
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Banana Belt MTB Race
Salida, CO
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Banana Belt MTB Race
September 20, 2026
Salida, CO
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Chasing Santa 5k/Cycling Santa Toy Drive Presented by: Springs Law Group
December 5, 2026
Colorado Springs, CO
Frequently asked questions
What types of cycling events are there?▾
Major categories include road races, gran fondos (mass-start long rides), gravel races (mixed surface), mountain bike races, century rides (100 miles), and criteriums. RACE lists events across all categories.
What is gravel racing?▾
Gravel racing takes place on unpaved roads using drop-bar bikes with wide tires. It is the fastest-growing segment of cycling. Marquee events include Unbound Gravel, SBT GRVL, and Belgian Waffle Ride.
What is a gran fondo?▾
A gran fondo is a long-distance mass-participation cycling event, typically 60-100+ miles. Unlike road races, gran fondos welcome riders of all levels. Popular US gran fondos include Gran Fondo Hincapie and GFNY New York.
How long is a century ride?▾
A century ride is 100 miles. A metric century is 100 kilometers (62 miles). Both are popular cycling milestones. Many organized century rides offer multiple distance options and full support with aid stations.