Copper Triangle

Based at Copper Mountain in the heart of the Rockies, the famous Copper Triangle is a Colorado classic. This road sportive is graced with breathtaking scenery, gorgeous roads and three climbs over 10,000 feet, each with a timed segment.

Every year thousands of riders flock to Copper Mountain. Don’t miss it!  

The Route

The  Copper Triangle course is a spectacular 79-mile loop that crests three Colorado mountain passes – Fremont Pass (elevation 11,318’), Tennessee Pass (elevation 10,424’) and Vail Pass (elevation 10,666’). The route incorporates three ski areas, is littered with historic mining outposts and includes Camp Hale, the training ground for the famous 10th Mountain Division. The total elevation gain for the course is 6,500 ft. Click here to see the map and learn more.

Registration

Registration is limited to the first 3,000 riders, so register early to guarantee a spot!

Riders under the age of 18 are FREE and must be accompanied by an adult.

Tandems are allowed on the course, but each rider on the tandem bicycle must register separately.

Weekend Activities

The Copper Triangle will start and finish at the Burning Stones Plaza at Copper Mountain Resort.

Friday, August 6

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Registration / Packet Pick-Up & Expo

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Brews and Tunes. Grab a beverage and experience the magic of a Rocky Mountain evening. Play life-sized lawn games and enjoy free live music from Umberto Fonte on the West Lake Stage in Après Alley, Center Village (weather permitting).

Saturday, August 7

5:30-8 a.m. – Registration / Packet Pickup

6-7:45 a.m. – Start Time (All riders MUST be on the course by 8 a.m.)

10:00 a.m.  – Alpine Celebration; to include lunch, live entertainment and expo

11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – Prize drawings at the stage

2:00 p.m. – Check presentation to the Davis Phinney Foundation

4:00 p.m – Course Closes

Dusk – Copper Campfire (Center Village). Roast s’mores and sing along with Colorado’s finest guitarist, Randall McKinnon.

Experience Colorado One Ride at a Time

For one low price, the Pedal Pass offers entries into a combination of Roll Massif sportives: Sunrise to Sunset Elephant Rock, Elephant Rock, Copper Triangle, Crooked Gravel, Sunrise to Sunset Winter Park, Tour de Vineyards and Tour of the Moon. Choose between our new 3-Pack, 4-Pack, or our VIP Pass or Massif Pass.

Elevate your season today!

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