Vaughters’ top US rides: Peak to Peak Highway
The Men’s Journal series continues with a hometown favorite of Jonathan Vaugthers, the Peak to Peak Highway ride outside of Boulder.
3. The Peak to Peak Highway
Boulder, Colorado (93 miles)
Almost half of the nation’s pro cyclists live in Boulder, and after you’ve ridden in Colorado and experienced its combination of well-built roads, demanding climbs, and surprisingly good weather, you’ll know why. The state’s best ride starts in the foothills of the Rockies and shoots up dramatically along the front range, up past the Stanley Hotel (of The Shining fame), and then across the high-altitude Peak to Peak Highway (in spots, it’s higher than 9,000 feet in elevation). If you’re feeling the burn early on, don’t get down: This ride has honed the skills of many Tour de France riders.
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