Road Riding

Routt County has miles of paved county roads popular among local and visiting cyclists alike. Starting and ending in Steamboat Springs, riders can choose from loops and out-and-back rides of several lengths depending on one's time and ability. Whether you are out for a liesurely ride, or are training for competition Routt County's roads and mountain passes offer both challenging and scenic experiences.

Rout County Riders reminds cyclists to share the road. Here in Routt County our economy is based on tourism, coal mining and agriculture. As you ride through our county you will pass ranches and mines and may encounter trucks, ranching vehicles and even cattle in addition to local traffic.

2010 Road Biking Events:

July 17 - Eriksen Tour de Steamboat: A benefit road bike ride for the Sunshine Kids, the Eriksen Tour de Steamboat is a revival of Kent Eriksen’s races in the ’70s. Now riders have the choice of a 110-mile loop, a 40-miles out-and-back ride or a family fun ride on the Yampa River Core Trail. A benefit dinner will feature keynote speaker and Colorado road cyclist Andy Hampsten.  There is also a post-ride picnic for all riders.

September 3-6, 2010 - Steamboat Springs Stage Race: A four-day event that took place in Steamboat over Labor Day weekend. Riders, spectators and organizers agreed, the event was a huge success! The road stage was described as EPIC, but we already knew that. The “Twentymile loop” (more than 20 miles) is one of the county’s most popular routes among local riders. Between the event’s success and a new committee working on widening roads and improving surfaces, the rides will just get more buff!