The Ride Collective

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About

The Ride Collective is a series of professionally produced cycling events in Colorado and New Mexico, focusing on creating inclusive experiences for cyclists of varying skill levels. Formerly known as the Outside Events Cycling Series, it offers a range of road, gravel, and mountain biking events. Here’s a quick look at the key events they produce:

  1. Wild Horse Gravel (May) – A 65-mile gravel race through the scenic high desert in De Beque, Colorado, with 5,500 feet of elevation gain. This event is a favorite for gravel enthusiasts.
  2. Crooked Gravel (July) – Held in Winter Park, Colorado, this high-altitude gravel event features spectacular routes through aspen and pine forests with challenging ascents and exhilarating descents.
  3. Copper Triangle (August) – A classic road cycling event that covers a 79-mile loop through three mountain passes in Colorado, each over 10,000 feet, offering stunning alpine views.
  4. Enchanted Circle (August) – A scenic road cycling event in Northern New Mexico, this 85 or 100-mile ride showcases breathtaking views and challenging climbs through the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway.
  5. Tour of the Moon (September) – Made famous by the 1980s Coors Classic, this road cycling event takes riders through the iconic Colorado National Monument, offering epic red rock landscapes.
  6. Tour de Vineyards (September) – A relaxed, scenic road cycling event through the vineyards and orchards of Colorado’s Western Slope, this ride offers a choice of 58 or 75 miles.

These events provide a mix of competitive racing and casual touring, all set against the backdrop of some of the most beautiful landscapes in the U.S.​