Tour of the Moon
Sep 13, 2025
Grand Junction, CO
Road
About
Conquer legendary red rock canyons in the American West.
The Tour of the Moon is a legendary road cycling event set amidst Colorado’s Colorado National Monument, famous for its stunning red rock canyons and rich cycling history. Scheduled for September 13, 2025, this iconic ride is capped at 2,200 participants and offers both challenge and beauty as cyclists traverse dramatic plateaus and historic terrain. Known for its roots in the 1980s Coors Classic and the film American Flyers, Tour of the Moon is a bucket-list event blending picturesque landscapes with a vibrant cycling community.
COURSE DETAILS
Choose between two scenic loop routes that wind through the breathtaking Colorado National Monument. Riders enjoy sweeping views, steep climbs, exposed plateaus, and the excitement of traversing three unlit rock tunnels, starting and finishing in Grand Junction.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- Historic route featured in the Coors Classic and the film American Flyers
- Three dramatic, unlit rock tunnels (lights required)
- Spectacular Colorado National Monument scenery
- Post-ride celebration with live music, beer garden, and massages
- Capped at 2,200 riders for an exclusive atmosphere
RIDE TYPES

Race overview
41 miles (64 km) or 64 miles (103 km)
Grand Junction elevation: ~4,586 ft (1,398 m); Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft (41 mi) / 3,900 ft (64 mi)
Paved roads winding through sandstone canyons, steep climbs, tunnels, exposed plateaus.