75 Classic Rides Colorado: The Best Road Biking Routes

• Includes rides ranging from easy to epic
• Features rides within easy distance from population centers, plus 2 multiple-day trips and 1 cross-state tour
• Free, downloadable turn-by-turn cue sheets for each ride

Jason Sumner was on his way to becoming a pro sports reporter when he happened to cover a bike race. It changed his life. He writes, “Becoming a cyclist meant exploring my home state in ways I never had before. Fifteen years and thousands of miles later, I get to share what I discovered with you.”

This guide is intended for cyclists from novice to expert. It’s accessible, friendly, and fun, highlighting less-driven back roads, scenic views, epic mountain-pass challenges, and ambling routes. Each ride includes the following information:

• Difficulty level
• Distance
• Average Time to complete
• Elevation Gain
• High Point
• Best Season to ride
• Maps/Info on land managers for reference
• Directions to start of route
• Description of ride: nature of the ride, sights along the way, best places for food/refueling, and more
• Variations/Alternate Route details
• Full map of route
• Elevation profile
• Photo