Category: Touring
I Ride for My Son
Submitted by 303cycling on February 14th, 2017Do you have a WHY behind your sport? Here’s a great reminder about keeping yourself healthy for those you love. Read more
Tour de Ladies Continues to Grow in 2017
Submitted by 303cycling on February 14th, 2017Registration is open for the 2017 Tour de Ladies, Women’s Only Colorado bike tour. With the addition of a 13 mile ride, amazing SAG and some other great new changes, the day will be a BLAST for all. Read more
Ride the Rockies 2017 Route Announced
Submitted by 303cycling on February 6th, 2017Turn Miles Into Memories 2017 Ride The Rockies Route is Revealed February 4, 2017 NEWS FACTS 447 miles and 32,337’ elevation gain Highlights include: Wolf Creek Pass, Pagosa Hot Springs, Yellowjacket Pass, Narrow Gauge Railroad, Southern Ute Reservation, Coal BankRead More
Mon petit tour de France
Submitted by Erin Trail on October 3rd, 2016by 303 Contributor Lauren Greenfield Over the summer, on otherwise “quiet” day I decided to add some excitement to my life and pushed the “buy now” for a ticket to France. Great deal. Had the vacation time. And no where elseRead More
Ride The Rockies Tour Director Shifting Gears
Submitted by 303cycling on July 27th, 2016Denver, CO. — Chandler Smith, long-time Director of Ride The Rockies, has announced his departure from the organization, effective October 31st, after ten years of employment. At the conclusion of his tenure, Smith will have managed fourteen cycling events forRead More
2016 Courage Classic Recap, Photos
Submitted by 303cycling on July 27th, 2016The 2016 Courage Classic took place this past weekend, bringing together families, medical personnel and supporters of Children’s Hospital. Despite a downpour during the Friday evening social hour, the weather was perfect. The Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation Facebook page describesRead More
Women Conquer Tour de Ladies while Raising Money for the Crisis Center
Submitted by 303cycling on July 11th, 2016Saturday was the 3rd annual Tour de Ladies, a 30 mile or metric century bike ride women’s ride in Douglas County. The event kicked off at the PACE Center in Parker, Colorado and women rode out to conquer the hillyRead More
Haute Route Is Coming: A Preview Ride
Submitted by 303cycling on June 20th, 2016As the clock ticked past an hour straight of climbing above Boulder on Saturday morning, I chuckled about the fact that, in more than a decade of living and biking in Colorado, I had somehow never ridden the iconic climb I was suffering on now. Or the fast, flowing canyon descent that followed. Or the gravel rollers that came after that, dry and scorching in the midday sun. . . Read more
From Ride the Rockies Blog: Ride like a Girl
Submitted by 303cycling on June 14th, 2016The first and only sexist comment of the day happened 20 miles in to today’s ride. I’m still baffled that people still use “girl” as an insult.
I was passing a group of men and said, “On your left” as we climbed up this hill. As I pushed them, one of the men said, “dude, you’re getting passed by a girl…” Read more
Pedal The Plains 2016 Course Revealed
Submitted by 303cycling on April 30th, 2016The 2016 Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour route has been revealed! If you are looking to explore more of Colorado by bicycle in a well-supported event, check it out! Read more