Overview:
This mountainous ride connects the old mining towns of Jamestown and Ward, both popular cycling destinations, in a challenging loop which includes the scenic Peak to Peak Highway. It includes a killer climb past Jamestown, and a few miles of dirt roads.

Difficulty: Difficult

Distance: 40 miles.

Total Elevation Gain: 5,065 ft.

Description:
Start at the junction of Broadway and […]

Overview:The third leg of the Magnolia/Sugarloaf/Super Flag hill climb trifecta, this ride is another excellent choice for those with limited time who still want to get a decent workout in.

Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

Distance: 10 miles.

Total Elevation Gain: 2,028 ft.

Description:
Starting on Baseline Road across from the entrance to Chautauqua Park, head west and ascend over 2,000 […]

Overview:This classic, relatively flat loop makes an excellent lunch hour ride.

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: 22 miles.

Description:
Like the “Fruit Loops” ride posted previously, this one starts at the north end of Broadway Road where it meets Highway 36. Go left (north) on 36 and ride approximately 6 miles to Nelson Road. Take a right (east) on […]

Overview:This classic Boulder ride is slightly over 40 miles, and is great for days when it’s too cold to go into the mountains.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Distance: 41 miles.

Description:
Start at the end of Broadway Road where it meets Highway 36. Go left (north) on Highway 36 and continue for approximately 11 miles where it tees […]

Overview:Classic Boulder loop with over 3,000 feet of climbing in just 21 miles. The upper portion of this ride is all dirt roads so many people prefer to do it on their mountain or cross bikes.

Difficulty: Difficult

Distance: 21.20 miles.

Total Elevation Gain: 3,425 ft.

Description:
Start at the end of Broadway Road where it meets Highway 36. […]

Overview:This is, without a doubt, one of the hardest 43-mile rides you’ll find around Boulder. It’s got over 8,000 feet of climbing, and never takes you more than 12 miles away from town. So if at any point you call uncle, you can pretty much coast home.

Difficulty: Extreme

Distance: 43 miles.

Total Elevation Gain: 8,050 ft.

Description:
Ride up […]