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.