Crooked gravel

⛰️ Scenic
🪅 Festival
Event Date

Aug 2, 2025

Location

Winter Park, CO

Discipline

Gravel

About

Conquer high-altitude gravel and epic climbs under Colorado’s vast skies.

The Crooked Gravel race on August 2, 2025, is a premier high-altitude gravel cycling event set in Winter Park, Colorado. Riders can choose between a 67-mile Long Course or a shorter 25-mile 'mini' route, both traversing stunning alpine scenery with demanding elevation gains. Participants experience a festival atmosphere, combining racing with live music, a beer garden, and festivities shared with the Sunrise to Sunset mountain biking event.

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COURSE DETAILS

The Long Course is 67 miles with 5,600 ft of elevation gain, starting at an elevation of 8,700 ft. The 'mini' course is 25 miles with 2,000 ft of elevation gain. Both routes feature gravel and dirt roads, sustained climbs, and sweeping mountain views.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Timed segments with cash prizes up to $2,000
  • Post-race festival including live music, beer garden, and shared celebration with the Sunrise to Sunset MTB event
  • Multiple well-stocked aid stations
  • Finish on paved bike path through scenic surroundings

RIDE TYPES

Endurance

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

67 miles (Long Course); 25 miles ('mini' course)

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Starts at 8,700 ft / 5,600 ft elevation gain (Long Course); 2,000 ft gain ('mini' course)

Terrain

Gravel and dirt roads with sustained climbs, forested trails, and open alpine vistas.

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