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
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
Wacky Bike Ride Changes Hands
Submitted by 303cycling on February 17th, 2016The well known Douglas County based Wacky Bike Ride, started by siblings Susie & Ted Wargin is turned over to Project ReCycle.
LONE TREE, FEBRUARY 18,2016 – As avid cyclists, siblings Susie and Ted Wargin participated in many organized bicycle rides and five years ago, they decided to start their own ride, the Wacky Bike Ride. Starting in Highlands Ranch, the ride benefited the Douglas County Educational Foundation, a program for Douglas County schools. The Wacky Bike Ride grew over the last 5 years and has a loyal following of cyclists, volunteers and sponsors. After the September 2015 event, the siblings decided it was time to make some changes and has entered a 3 year agreement turning the event over to Douglas County non profit Project ReCycle… Read more