Best Gravel Cycling Events in Colorado 2022
- April 27, 2022
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Strambecco rates the top gravel grinder events in Colorado in 2022 based on a variety of factors including reputation, route quality, location, rider feedback, and the overall uniqueness of the event or race. Colorado terrain features of Strambecco’s best list include tall peaks, long high alpine climbs, canyons, basins and valleys, and forested regions. Naturally you can expect lot’s of elevation gain along with events that take place at high base elevations. Pay special attention to those events that take place at or above 7,000 feet of elevation which warrants more specialized training at altitude and/or with acclimation time. You can also expect less predictable weather conditions in Rocky Mountain events including wind, thunder storms, and large temperature variations during the day.
If we had to pick the best of the best, or those you might classify as bucket list events, we’d recommend Desert Gravel CO2UT in April and SBT GRVL, August in Steamboat Springs. We also find a strong correlation between the best events and professional event producers. In Colorado and the greater Rocky Mountain region, premiere event producers include Outside Events, Team Evergreen Cycling, and Life Time Events.
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.com
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