
RTR Getaways | Gold Rush Gravel
Register now to join us for the Gold Rush Gravel 2021!
Anyone following cycling the last few years knows that riding bikes on gravel roads is having its moment. The mix of scenery, safety and challenge have all conspired to make the road less traveled more desirable. Get off the paved path and you’ll encounter fewer cars and more solitude and serenity. That’s the inspiration behind the first annual RTR Getaway Gold Rush Gravel Tour, a three-day self to semi-supported ride that circumnavigates Colorado’s famed Gold Belt region, an area rich in old west mining history and replete with stunning scenery — and amazing gravel roads.
Starting in Woodland Park, this testing route traces a 222.3-mile or 155.10 mile counterclockwise loop that passes through Cripple Creek, Cañon City, Victor, and Colorado Springs. There are two route options: a more relaxed, easy going option or a more challenging option both in distance and elevation. Pick what works for you. Notable highlights include Shelf Road, Red Rock Park, Temple Canyon, Phantom Canyon Road, Victor Pass, and Gold Camp Road. But most impressive of all is that the Gold Rush Gravel challenge route is 55% off-pavement (122.6 miles total) and features a leg-leg burning 21,747 feet of climbing. Remember there are more relaxed options on Day 1 and 3, which significantly reduce total mileage and climbing. It is a getaway – do what is most enjoyable for you!
Learn more about the Gold Rush Gravel!
Route Options
Relaxed Gravel Route: 155.10 Miles/14,810′ Approximate Elevation Gain
Challenge Gravel Route: 222.3 Miles/21,747′ Approximate Elevation Gain
Overnight Towns
Packet Pick-up: Woodland Park — Thursday, July 8, 2021
Cañon City — Friday, July 9, 2021
Colorado Springs — Saturday, July 10, 2021
Woodland Park — Sunday, July 11, 2021
Registration
RTR Getaway Gold Rush Gravel Registration – Click Here
Hotel Lodging & Baggage Transport
Summit Cycle Solutions will be handling all hotel lodging and baggage transport. Detailed Hotel Lodging & Baggage Transport will be provided with registration confirmation.
COVID
RTR Getaways follow all Federal, State and Local COVID mandates. The safety and well-being of our participants is paramount and we stay up to date on what is the best COVID mitigation practice. We are optimistic that these events will happen and confident that they will be safe for all involved.
Click here to learn more and register for Gold Rush Gravel 2021!
Event Details
When:
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Time:
07:00am - 03:00pm
Location
Woodland Park, CO
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