Bighorn Road Ride

⛰️ Scenic
🧰 Supported
Event Date

Sep 6, 2025

Location

Gypsum, CO

Discipline

Road

About

Ride where wildlife outnumbers cars.

The Bighorn Road Ride on September 6, 2025, in Gypsum, Colorado, offers cyclists two stunning courses through the heart of the Rockies. Experience expansive mountain vistas, peaceful river corridors, and remote stretches with minimal traffic. The event is designed for both seasoned riders looking for a challenging ascent and those seeking a scenic day on the bike, all wrapped in an atmosphere of organized safety and post-ride celebration.

COURSE DETAILS

Stone Sheep Route: 80 miles with 5,000 ft elevation gain, blending mostly tarmac with 20 miles of hardpacked dirt.

Dall Sheep Route: 31 miles with 1,600 ft elevation gain, fully paved and e-bike friendly.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Scenic routes along the Colorado and Eagle Rivers
  • Minimal vehicle traffic for an immersive natural experience
  • Well-stocked aid stations and police-controlled intersections for safety
  • Remote stretches with little to no cell signal
  • Post-ride festivities featuring live music and local cuisine

RIDE TYPES

Gran Fondo

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

Stone Sheep: 80 miles; Dall Sheep: 31 miles

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Stone Sheep: 5,000 ft elevation gain; Dall Sheep: 1,600 ft elevation gain

Terrain

Mostly tarmac with portions of hardpacked dirt (Stone Sheep); Fully paved (Dall Sheep)

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