75 Classic Rides Colorado

• Includes rides ranging from easy to epic<br>

• Features rides within easy distance from population centers, plus 2 multiple-day trips and 1 cross-state tour<br>

• Free, downloadable turn-by-turn cue sheets for each ride<br><br>

Jason 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.”<br><br>

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 information:<br><br>

• Difficulty level<br>

• Distance <br>

• Average Time to complete<br>

• Elevation Gain<br>

• High Point <br>

• Best Season to ride<br>

• Maps/Info on land managers for reference<br>

• Directions to start of route <br>

• Description of ride: nature of the ride, sights along the way, best places for food/refueling, and more<br>

• Variations/Alternate Route details <br>

• Full map of route<br>

• Elevation profile<br>

• Photo