Routt County Riders

SBTGRVL Expo Day 1
2023-08-18 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | CO
Get amped for the SBTGRVL race with the DAY 1 Expo on Yampa Street between 9th and 12th Street (Public Welcome!) Will include vendors, information, speakers and packet pick-up for racers.

More info here: https://www.sbtgrvl.com/weekend-activities

Token Tuesdays @ Mountain Tap Brewery!
2023-08-15 15:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-08 15:00 - 21:00 | Mountain Tap Brewery, 910 Yampa St, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Good news, 🍺 lovers! You 🫵 can donate to RCR every Tuesday in August just by drinking beer! RCR is an August beneficiary for @mountaintapbrewery‘s Token Tuesdays!
Each Tuesday in August, when you buy a beer at Mountain Tap, you can choose to donate $1 of your pint to a collection of amazing local nonprofits. RCR is stoked to be one of them! Your $1 token helps us to continue our work in maintaining multi-use trails, volunteering for public lands, and increasing access to the sport of cycling for recreation and transportation.
We hope to see you for some post-ride cheers. 🍻
More information here: https://www.mountaintapbrewery.com/community/token-tuesdays/

Volunteer Trail Day: Buffalo Billy
2023-08-12 08:30 - 12:30 | CO
Come help us fix the gate on Buffalo Billy on Buff Pass! We will meet at Dry Lake Trailhead at 8:30 AM to shuttle up to the top of Buffalo Billy.
Wear/bring pants + closed-toed shoes, rain layers, WORK GLOVES, sunglasses, ear plugs, and a backpack with plenty of water for the day.
Lunch and cold beverages will be provided by Yampa Sandwich Co. at 12:30! Please sign up in advance and complete your waiver – https://forms.gle/d2zMsts7GGDmyuNs5

Women's Tech Tuesday - Chains
2023-08-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Howelsen Hill Outdoor Pavilion, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Join RCR for a women’s-focused series where we learn the basics of on-trail bike maintenance! Tech Tuesdays will aim to provide technical support and knowledge to female-identifying mountain bikers. This 3-part series will start from the basics of fixing common trail problems including changing tires, adjusting brakes, troubleshooting chains as well as going over common trail etiquette practices and making solid gear choices.
Tuesday, July 11th – Tires
Tuesday, July 25th – Brakes
Tuesday, August 8th – Chains
This series compliments the popular Women’s Skills Clinics put on by Ski & Bike Kare and takes place on the days when these events are not held to fit perfectly into your schedule. Our beginner-friendly series is an excellent way to meet more like-minded bikers and gain confidence on the trail. Feel free to sign up for all three or just one!
Food & drinks will be provided. These events are FREE to all!

RCR August Board Meeting
2023-08-07 17:30 - 19:00 | CO
RCR Board Meetings are open to the public. Public comment will be taken in the first 5-10 minutes of the meeting. Please RSVP in advance to rcriders@routtcountyriders.org so that we can plan for you and update you with location changes if necessary!

Emerald Mountain Epic 2023
2023-08-05 - 2023-08-06 | CO
The Emerald Mountain Epic is RCR’s flagship annual FUNdraiser! Register here: https://emeraldmtnepic.org/2023-race-registration
The Emerald Mountain Epic presented by Hard Headed attracts some of the nation’s best mountain bike and trail running racers, while still offering incredible opportunities for athletes of all skill levels to test their meddle. Our race is a uniquely rewarding and challenging experience in that it is 90% singletrack with major elevation gains.
MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES – August 5, 2023
SOLO Race: 52 miles with approximately 6,600 feet of elevation gain

Pro/Open Men’s and Women’s Races
Citizen Men’s and Women’s Races
Clydesdale Races (open to anyone over 200lbs.)
Singlespeed Men’s and Women’s Races

DUO Relay: Teams of two, each completing one 26 mile lap with about 3,300 feet gained

Men’s Team
Women’s Team
Co-Ed Team

TRAIL RUNNING RACES – August 6, 2023
FULL Marathon: 26.2 miles with approximately 3,300 feet of elevation gain

Men’s and Women’s Races

HALF Marathon: 13.1 miles with approximately 1,500 feet of elevation gain

Men’s and Women’s Races

ROYALTY OF THE ‘BOAT RACES – August 5 & 6, 2023
Some like to ride, some like to run, and then there are those who do both! For you, we offer special categories that combine your times from each day’s race to see who can truly claim the crowns of Emerald Mountain Epic Royalty!

KING of the Boat: Combined time of Men’s Solo MTB & Full Marathon
QUEEN of the Boat: Combined time of Women’s Solo MTB & Full Marathon
PRINCE of the Boat: Single lap time in Duo MTB and Men’s Half Marathon
PRINCESS of the Boat: Single lap time in Duo MTB and Women’s Half Marathon

VOLUNTEER for the '23 Emerald Mountain Epic!
2023-08-02 - 2023-08-07 | CO
The Emerald Mountain Epic is RCR’s flagship annual FUNdraiser, and it will take a village to make it happen!
Volunteer shifts are available 8/2-8/7 in a variety of roles. Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.bikereg.com/volunteer-for-emerald-mountain-epic
Be a part of our incredible team at the 2023 Emerald Mountain Epic:

Free event t-shirt
Swag bag including goodies from sponsors
Discount offers from sponsors
Free lunch
Guaranteed entry in 2024 event

Shifts are available Wednesday August 2nd-Monday August 7th

Token Tuesdays @ Mountain Tap Brewery!
2023-08-01 | CO
Routt County Riders is a beneficiary for Mountain Tap Brewery’s Token Tuesday for the month of August! Each pint you buy on Tuesdays will donate $1 to RCR to continue our work in maintaining multi-use trails, volunteering for public lands, and increased access to the sport of cycling for recreation and transportation.
More information here: https://www.mountaintapbrewery.com/community/token-tuesdays/

Women's Tech Tuesday - Brakes
2023-07-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Howelsen Hill Outdoor Pavilion, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States

Volunteer Trail Day: Spring Roll
2023-07-08 08:30 - 12:30 | Spring Creek TH, Steamboat Springs, CO
Come help us refresh Spring Roll Saturday 7/8! We will meet at Spring Creek Trailhead at 8:30 AM to organize work groups. Some will shuttle to Dry Lake to work their way down, and others will start in from the bottom.
Wear/bring pants + closed-toed shoes, rain layers, WORK GLOVES, sunglasses, ear plugs, and a backpack with plenty of water for the day.
Lunch and cold beverages will be provided by Drunken Onion at 12:30! Please sign up in advance and complete your waiver – https://forms.gle/d2zMsts7GGDmyuNs5

LNT 4 MTB: A Leave No Trace Workshop
2023-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Bud Werner Library, 1289 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Mountain biking is a popular and beloved pastime here in Yampa Valley – but it also has environmental impacts. To keep our trails healthy and functioning, our wildlife and people safe, our plants healthy, and our biking season long, Yampatika is partnering with Routt County Riders to host a mountain biking-focused Leave No Trace Workshop. Come enjoy a free pizza lunch (first-come, first-serve) and learn about ways to minimize impacts to our natural resources.
When: Friday, July 7, 2023 12 – 1 pm
Where: Library Hall
Cost: Free
Pizza donated by Brooklyn’s Pizza.
Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lnt-for-mtb-tickets-664300700277

Bike Match Maintenance Night
2023-06-28 17:00 - 19:30 | Howelsen Hill Outdoor Pavilion, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Calling all bike mechanics! Join us for our second (much-needed) bike maintenance event to keep up on the huge number of Bike Match requests. We’re looking for volunteer mechanics on Wednesday, June 28th at 5:00 at the Howelsen Pavillion (near the snack bar/restrooms) for our second maintenance event of the season. Come grab a bite and help us get these bikes back into the community. Shoot us a note at paul@routtcountyriders.org if you can make it!

Bike-to-Work Day Goodies
2023-06-28 07:30 - 09:30 | Courthouse Lawn, 522 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
RCR and The Cycle Effect are hosting grab & go goodies and coffee on the Courthouse Lawn Wednesday, June 28th from 7:30am-9:30am to celebrate Bike-to-Work Day!
Swing by on your bike to grab a cup of hot coffee or iced tea and some breakfast burritos.
Need something more substantial for your commute? Make sure you pedal to Ski Haus to take advantage of their Pancake Breakfast!

RCR July Board Meeting
2023-06-26 17:30 - 19:00 | CO

2nd Annual RAD Fundraiser Party
2023-06-24 18:00 - 22:00 | The Barley, 635 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
PARTY ALERT!

Pull out your 80s costumes and get your booty down to The Barley on June 24th for this RAD party, hosted by NineSevenZero and The Barley, benefiting Routt County Riders!

Prizes for the top three 80s costumes, killer raffle prizes, Storm Peak on tap, and serious amounts of fun!
– 25% of NineSevenZero products
– 25% of all drink sales
– 100% of raffle tickets
– 100% of Storm Peak keg
will go back to RCR to help support us in our ongoing mission of implementing change for all cyclists in Northwest Colorado!

See you there, with your big hair and spandex!

FULL! Volunteer Trail Day - Buffalo Pass Corridor Clearing
2023-06-24 08:30 - 12:30 | CO
*Sign-ups full, registration closed!*
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – trails are all open on Buffalo Pass (from wildlife closures) and it’s time to get them ready to ride! We will be using chainsaws, hand saws, and loppers to clear trail corridor of downfall after a heavy-snow winter. Meet at Dry Lake on 6/24 at 8:30 AM.
Volunteers will use hand tools unless they bring their own chainsaw (with required PPE – chaps and a hard hat). Please bring/wear pants, closed-toed shoes, sunglasses, earplugs, rain layers, and a backpack with plenty of water for the day. Lunch and beverages will be provided back at Dry Lake around 12:30. We hope you can make it – please complete your signup form and waiver in advance – https://forms.gle/hqWkfLR2Z35AuQ3eA

OTHS Presents Spokes & Springs Ride
2023-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Old Town Hot Springs, 136 S Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Steamboat’s beloved Old Town Hot Springs (OTHS) has extended an invitation to all RCR members to join the inaugural, Spokes & Springs ride, a fundraiser to support the non-profit’s It’s in the Water Capital Campaign on Tuesday, June 20th.
The event will include a morning of gravel riding with Katie Lindquist, director of Tour de Steamboat and cycling coach, and her husband Kent Eriksen, founder of Moots Cycles and Kent Eriksen Cycles, followed by a catered brunch and libations poolside on the deck at OTHS, and of course, soak your tired muscles in our historic hot springs! Supported by a SAG vehicle, we’ll ride at a social pace, approximately 20 miles starting and ending at the OTHS.
This is a great opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new ones, all while supporting a great organization. Learn more and sign-up HERE, space is limited.

STB GRVL Junior Community Ride
2023-06-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Honey Stinger, 3495 Airport Cir, Steamboat Springs, 80487, United States
We invite you to participate in the STB GRVL Junior Community Ride, a fun event for juniors. On Saturday, June 17th, this one-of-a-kind adventure will start and end at Honey Stinger Headquarters. The event is from 9AM – 12PM. We will start off with some skills training in the Honey Stinger parking lot, and then head out for a ride!
The STB GRVL Junior Community Ride aims to inspire and challenge young riders aged 6-18 on the gravel road of Steamboat Springs. As participants navigate breathtaking landscapes, they will experience the true essence of gravel biking. Parents of younger children are encouraged to join in on the excitement and share the joy of cycling alongside their children.
This unique opportunity allows juniors to develop skills, build confidence, and create lasting memories in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Riders do NOT need to have a gravel bike to participate. Mountain bikes are welcome!

Volunteer Trail Day - Spring Roll
2023-06-17 08:30 - 12:30 | CO
Come help us refresh Spring Roll this Saturday 6/17! We will meet at Spring Creek Trailhead at 8:30 AM to organize work groups. Some will shuttle to Dry Lake to work their way down, and others will start in from the bottom. Wear/bring pants + closed-toed shoes, rain layers, WORK GLOVES, sunglasses, ear plugs, and a backpack with plenty of water for the day. Lunch and cold beverages will be provided at 12:30! Please sign up in advance and complete your waiver – https://forms.gle/d2zMsts7GGDmyuNs5

Volunteer Trail Day: Oak Creek Mountain Park
2023-06-10 08:30 - 12:30 | Oak Creek Mountain Park, County Rd 49Z, Oak Creek, CO, United States
Our season is gearing up with our second Trail Work Day at Oak Creek Mountain Park! Join us as we beautify these much-loved local trails from our crazy winter. We will spend time clearing overgrowth and downed trees, fixing tread, and removing pesky social trails while getting to know other community members and spending time in the sunshine.
This event will start at 8:30am and run until about 12-12:30. Lunch and beverages will be provided. Register here!
Let’s show some love to the things we love most in our community.
Pre-session emails will be sent and include meeting location and other details & information.

Bike Match Maintenance Event
2023-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Howelsen Hill Outdoor Pavilion, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Calling all bike mechanics! Spring is here and, after RCR’s Street Smarts and Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club’s Bike Rodeo at the middle and elementary schools, we have over 40 (!) requests for donated bikes. We have bikes to fix! We’re looking for volunteer mechanics on Tuesday, 6 June at 5:00 at the Howelsen Pavillion (near the snack bar/restrooms) for our first maintenance event of the season. Come grab a bite and help us get these bikes back into the community. Shoot us a note at matthew@routtcountyriders.org if you can make it!
#ridewithRCR #BikeMatch #ittakesavillage #bicycle #buildingcommunity

RCR June Board Meeting
2023-06-05 17:30 - 19:00 | CO

FULL! Volunteer Trail Day: Rotary
2023-06-03 08:30 - 12:30 | Rotary/Ridge Trailhead, Cow Creek Rd, Cow Creek Rd, Steamboat Springs, CO
Registration has closed for this Trail Work Day! Please check out some of our upcoming dates!
We’re celebrating National Trails Day by putting up new signs on our beloved Rotary Loop.
Come lend a hand with our friends at BLM as Rotary loop signs get a much needed replacement and we clear some overgrowth along the way. Come prepared to get your hands dirty as we may be doing some digging on Ridge/Rotary connector as well.
This event will start at 8:30am and run until about 12-12:30 leaving plenty of time to catch the fun at the Yampa River Fest. Lunch and beverages will be provided.
Let’s show some love to the things we love most in our community.
Registration is limited to 10 spots. Register here!
Pre-session emails will be sent and include meeting location and other details & information.

Street Smarts for Middle School - SSMS Day 3
2023-05-25 08:30 - 10:30 | CO
This spring, Routt County Riders, Steamboat Springs Middle School, Hayden Middle School, Sleeping Giant School, The Cycle Effect, Routt County Public Health, SBT GRVL and Steamboat Ski and Bike Kare will collaborate to reach nearly 300 Routt County middle school students with bike safety and education workshops during the month of May. This second year of the “Street Smarts” program will emphasize the importance of equipment and helmet checks, following the rules of the road, interpreting signage, and safely commuting on a bike from the school through local neighborhoods surrounding each participating school. Read more here: https://routtcountyriders.org/2023-middle-school-street-smarts-bike-safety/
To volunteer at any of these program dates, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ggV5WGN7pa6Ku7bWA

Street Smarts for Middle School - SSMS Day 2
2023-05-24 08:30 - 10:30 | CO

Street Smarts for Middle School - SSMS Day 1
2023-05-23 08:30 - 10:30 | CO

Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up Day
2023-05-20 08:00 - 09:30 | Howelsen Hill, Steamboat Springs
Lend a hand in helping Routt County Riders keep our section of highway clean as part of Main Street Steamboat’s Routt County Clean Up Day! Join us in the Fireside Room of Howelson Hill at 8:00am on Saturday, May 20th – we will carpool from here to our stretch of Highway 131 (mile markers 60-62). Plan to be done around 9:30am – all volunteers will receive gift cards to take yourself out to lunch! You never know what goodies you might find! Please use this link to sign up for the event: https://volunteersignup.org/xq7pt

Street Smarts for Middle School - Hayden
2023-05-18 08:00 - 15:00 | CO

Street Smarts for Middle School - Sleeping Giant
2023-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | CO
