2022 Will Be Elephant Rock’s Final Year

2022 Will Be Elephant Rock’s Final Year

By Bill Plock 2022 will be the last Elephant Rock bike ride, an iconic Colorado event dating back to 1987. For many, like me, it was one of my first long bike events.  We caught up with long time event director Scott Olmstead of Outside Events (formerly Roll Massif)...
Some Fall Fun with the Roll Massif Challenge

Some Fall Fun with the Roll Massif Challenge

A few weeks ago I rode part of the Roll Massif Crooked Gravel route in Winter Park to see some spectacular fall colors. Now I want to do this event next year assuming it happens. Amazing scenery. But for now, the miles I logged can be applied to a challenge they have...
Crooked Gravel

Crooked Gravel

Winter Park   High-altitude views abound in every direction. Crisp mountain air exhilarates the senses. And swarms of riders fire each other up. And that’s before the ride even starts! Both the 68- and 97-mile routes get right down to business, taking riders from...
Copper Triangle

Copper Triangle

Copper Mountain   We start high in the Rocky Mountains and only go up from there. Based at Copper Mountain in the heart of the Rockies, the famous Copper Triangle is a Colorado classic. This road sportive is graced with breathtaking scenery, gorgeous roads and...
Race the Sun

Race the Sun

Winter Park   Brand new for 2019, Winter Park Sunrise to Sunset capitalizes on two well-established strengths: the Sunrise to Sunset model and Winter Park’s deep mountain-bike roots. Luscious singletrack trails crisscross the mountains of Winter Park. How good...
Wild Horse Gravel

Wild Horse Gravel

De Beque, Co   Brand new for 2019, Wild Horse Gravel showcases the unique high desertscape of the Western Slope. Hosted on the luxury High Lonesome Ranch, riders will be treated to a country cook-out, campfire, cabins, camping – or glamping – and the best local...

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