Courage Classic Bicycle Tour
Jul 19, 2025
Copper Mountain, CO
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About
Conquer Colorado’s peaks for kids’ health and hope!
The Courage Classic Bicycle Tour is a two-day cycling event held July 19-20, 2025 in Copper Mountain, Colorado, supporting Children’s Hospital Colorado. Since its founding in 1990, this annual ride has welcomed cyclists of all abilities, offering routes from 2 to 80 miles through scenic Rocky Mountain landscapes. The event focuses on fundraising to support children's health, with over $63 million raised to date.
COURSE DETAILS
Routes range from a new 2-mile Courage Cruise family-friendly loop to challenging 80-mile rides over mountain roads and paved recreational pathways. The base is Copper Mountain, with routes featuring segments like Vail Pass and Swan Mountain, supported by aid stations and sag wagon support.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- New Courage Cruise: 2-mile, no fundraising loop for families
- Festive finish line celebrations with patient families
- Full support with aid stations and sag wagons
- Fundraising legacy: Over $63 million raised since 1990
RIDE TYPES
Race overview
2–80 miles (customizable, multiple route options each day)
Copper Mountain elevation approx. 9,712 ft; courses feature significant and varying elevation gains depending on selected routes
Paved mountain roads, recreational bike paths, limited low-traffic sections