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Best Gravel Cycling Races Rockies 2025

Best Gravel Cycling Races Rockies 2025

The team at Strambecco rates the Best Gravel Cycling Events Rockies 2025 based on various factors, including reputation, route quality, location, rider feedback, and the event’s or race’s overall uniqueness.  Spanning Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming,  Rocky Mountain terrain features of Strambecco’s best list include tall peaks, canyons, basins and valleys, and forested regions.  You can expect lots of elevation gain and events at high base elevations.

If we had to pick the best of the best gravel cycling events Rockies 2025, or those you’d classify as bucket list events, we’d recommend the Co2Ut in April or Rebecca’s Private Idaho in September. We also find a strong correlation between the best events and professional events producers.  In the Rockies, premiere event producers include Outside Events, Lifetime Events, and the Gran Fondo National Series.

Strambecco does not list every event.  We strive to identify and review events that are special and noteworthy.  If you have suggestions on other events we should consider or review, please contact us here or send us a note at editors@strambecco.  Strambecco also rates the Rocky’s best Road and MTB Events

gravel cyclists at old man winter rally

Old Man Winter Bike Rally & Run 2026 – Rated

Last updated November 6, 2025 For any cyclist looking for a winter adventure, the Old Man Winter Bike Rally & Run 2026  is an event organized by Adventure Fit that should be…
road and gravel cyclists at Boulder Roubaix

Boulder Roubaix 2026 – Rated

Last updated January 7, 2026 Every other year, the cycling community turns its attention to Boulder, Colorado, for one of the most exciting and unique races in North America—the Boulder Roubaix. Named…
athletes at Adventure Fest

Adventure Fest 2026 – Rated

Last updated May 13, 2025 The 2026 has not been confirmed yet... Adventure Fest 2026 is a unique multi-sport experience in one of the Best Destinations for Outdoor Athletes - Fruita, Colorado, near…
gravel cyclist at dirty edge gravel

Dirty Edge Gravel 2026 – Rated

Last updated May 13, 2025 The 2026 has not been confirmed yet... The Dirty Edge Gravel 2026 event is a part of Adventure Fest, a unique multi-sport experience in one of the…
gravel cyclist

Wild Horse Gravel 2026 – Rated

Last updated May 19, 2025 The 2026 event has not been confirmed yet... The Ride Collective Series gives cyclists access to a secret stash of high desert gravel via Wild Horse Gravel…
Solo Dead Swede participant with mountain backdrop

The Dead Swede 2026 – Rated

Last updated June 9, 2025 The 2026 event has not been confirmed yet… Nestled in the heart of the Bighorn Mountains, Sheridan, Wyoming, plays host to one of the region’s most exhilarating…

Pack of riders on Dusty Bandista Gravel course, one of the Best Women Only Race Events

Dusty Bandita 2026 – Rated

Last updated June 9, 2025 The 2026 event has not been confirmed yet... Nestled in the rugged beauty of Ovando, Montana, the Dusty Bandita 2026 stands out as a premier women-only gravel cycling…
gravel cyclists at SBT GRVL Steamboat Springs

SBT GRVL 2026 – Rated

Last updated July 11, 2025 The event for 2026 has not been confirmed yet… The infamous SBT GRVL 2026 in Steamboat Springs is a mixed surface race of up to 142 miles…

Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) Montana 2026 – Rated

Last updated July 5, 2025 The 2026 event has not been confirmed yet… The Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) Montana 2026, known as “The Hell of the Bozone,” is set to launch in…

gravel cyclist at Ned Gravel

Ned Gravel 2026 – Rated

Last updated July 28, 2025 The 2026 event has not been confirmed yet… Scheduled for July each year, this year’s Ned Gravel 2026 event in Nederland, Colorado, is an unmissable adventure and is…

Riders on gravel road in Foco Fondo near Fort Collins, CO.

FoCo Fondo 2026 – Rated

Last updated July 28, 2025 The 2026 event has not been confirmed yet… The FoCo Fondo 2026 is a unique gravel cycling event in Fort Collins, Colorado. Established in 2015 by Zack Allison…

Riding on trail next to river in the Last Best Ride event

The Last Best Ride (TBLR) 2026 – Rated

Last updated August 10, 2025 The 2026 event has not been confirmed yet… The Last Best Ride (TLBR) 2026 epitomizes the thrill of gravel cycling amidst the stunning vistas of Whitefish, Montana. Held…

crooked gravel logo

Crooked Gravel 2026 – Rated

Last updated September 6, 2025 The event for 2026 has not been confirmed yet… The Ride Collective presents a high alpine gravel ride in Crooked Gravel Colorado’s Winter Park, Crooked Gravel 2026.…

gravel cyclists at transrockies gravel royale

TransRockies Gravel Royale 2026 – Rated

Last updated September 6, 2025 The 2026 event has not been confirmed yet… Offering 350 riders an unforgettable experience through the Canadian Rockies, TransRockies Gravel Royale 2026 is a signature event in…

gravel cyclists at rebecca's private idaho

Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI) 2026 – Rated

Last updated September 6, 2025 The event for 2026 has not been confirmed yet… Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI) 2026 is a multi-day gravel grinder that takes place annually on Labor Day weekend. It…

Riders on course in Fistful of Dirt Gravel

Fistful of Dirt 2026 – Rated

Last updated September 6, 2025 The event for 2026 has not been confirmed yet… In the expansive world of gravel cycling races, Fistful of Dirt 2026 stands out as a true gem, blending…

gravel cyclist at Salida 76

Salida 76 2026 – Rated

Last updated September 22, 2025 The 2026 event has not been confirmed yet… Set against the backdrop of one of Colorado’s coolest small towns, Salida 76 2026 offers a perfect blend of…

gravel cyclists at the rad dirt fest

The Rad Dirt Fest 2026 – Rated

Last updated October 7, 2025 The event for 2026 has not been confirmed yet… The Rad Dirt Fest 2026 is a newer event by the Life Time Events team, who are part of…

gravel cyclists at Longmont Gravel race event

Longmont Gravel 2026 – Rated

Last updated October 7, 2025 The event for 2026 has not been confirmed yet... Longmont Gravel 2026, previously known as Lefthand Gravel, is an eagerly anticipated race for gravel cycling enthusiasts in…
gravel riding scenery at Rexy Co2uT

Rexy Co2uT 2026 – Rated

Last updated November 23, 2025 The 2026 event date is not confirmed yet… Rexy Co2uT 2026 (Colorado to Utah), aka Queen of the Desert, is designed not just as a race but…

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