75 Classic Rides: Colorado: The Best Road Biking Routes

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• Includes rides ranging from easy to epic• Features rides within easy distance from population centers, plus 2 multiple-day trips and 1 cross-state tour• Free, downloadable turn-by-turn cue sheets for each rideJason Sumner was on his way to becoming a pro sports reporter when he happened to cover a bike race. It changed his life. He writes, “Becoming a cyclist meant exploring my home state in ways I never had before. Fifteen years and thousands of miles later, I get to share what I discovered with you.”This guide is intended for cyclists from novice to expert. It’s accessible, friendly, and fun, highlighting less-driven back roads, scenic views, epic mountain-pass challenges, and ambling routes. Each ride includes the following • Difficulty level• Distance• Average Time to complete• Elevation Gain• High Point• Best Season to ride• Maps/Info on land managers for reference• Directions to start of route• Description of nature of the ride, sights along the way, best places for food/refueling, and more• Variations/Alternate Route details• Full map of route• Elevation profile• Photo