Routt County Riders

RCR Happy Hour(s) @ Mythology Distillery
2023-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Mythology Distillery, 2875 Elk River Road, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Come check out the new Mythology Distillery location and have a delicious cocktail for a cause!
On Wednesday, September 27th from 5:00-8:00pm, Mythology will be donating $5 from every bottle sale and 15% from every cocktail (and mocktail!) sale to Routt County Riders. Come cheers with us!

Token Tuesdays @ Mountain Tap Brewery!
2023-09-26 15:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-19 15:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-12 15:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-05 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 September just by drinking beer! RCR got the most amount of donations in August (THANK YOU!) which means we have been crowed King of the Tap! We will continue to be a beneficiary for @mountaintapbrewery‘s Token Tuesdays through the month of September!
Each Tuesday in September, 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/

National Public Lands Day Volunteer Trail Work: Rotary Trail
2023-09-23 08:30 - 12:30 | Rotary/Ridge Trailhead, Cow Creek Rd, Cow Creek Rd, Steamboat Springs, CO
We are looking for 15-20 folks to join us in celebrating National Public Lands Day by a trail work day with the BLM. We are working closely with STARS to make sure Rotary Trail follows all ADA guidelines and can be used by all bodies.
This trail day will be 8:30am-12:30pm with lunch, snacks and drinks provided!
Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/qec3AURL6g3P9WE69

Yampatika Fall Fest
2023-09-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Torian Plum Plaza, 1869 Ski Time Square Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487, United States
Join RCR as we participate in Yampatika’s Annual Fall Fest!
This event is FREE and for ALL AGES- families welcome! No RSVP is needed; just show up.

Activity Highlights: Free pumpkin patch, interactive crafts and games, giveaways, bingo scavenger hunt with prizes, and way more!

There will be free parking in the area, though people are encouraged to ride a bike or take the free city bus straight to Gondola Times Square.

Slopeside Grill and Paramount will be open for food and beverage.

Please leave furry friends at home unless they are service animals.

WEATHER DEPENDENT- we will post cancelation of the event on the morning of if the weather is hazardous to participants.
Check our Instagram on 9/16 for updates!

Our vision is to reach visitors and residents of all ages through educational fun activities to continue our mission of inspiring environmental stewardship through education.

Volunteer Trail Work Day: Molly's
2023-09-16 09:30 - 13:30 | Blackmere Trailhead, Blackmer Drive, Steamboat Springs, CO, United States
*UPDATED LOCATION* Due to absense of materials and the Run Rabbit Run Race, we have changed our location for this trail day from Buff Pass to Emerald.
We are looking for volunteers to lend a hand with constructing drainages on Saturday, Sept 16th from 9:30am-1:30pm on Molly’s Trail on Emerald Mountain.
Plan to meet at Blackmer Trailhead at 9:30am – make sure to bring layers, sunscreen, bug spray and plenty of water!
As always, lunch, drinks and snacks will be provided for our awesome volunteers! Sign-up has closed for this trail day. Check out upcoming open trail days here: https://forms.gle/96nyy7DxAZTKqrNg6

ACZ Labs Trail Work Day: Hudson Reroute
2023-09-13 | CO
Thank you to ACZ Labs for volunteering to help with the Hudson reroute project on Emerald!

RCR September Board Meeting
2023-09-11 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!

Volunteer Trail Work Day: BTR
2023-09-09 09:30 - 13:30 | Dry Lake TH, 32586 Forest Rd 60, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, Steamboat Springs, CO
Buff Pass is ready to get a little love! Join RCR the morning of September 9th from 8:30am-12:30pm to help us spruce up a few projects on one of our favorite trail systems! We will have a few folks clearing BTR of loose rocks and a few folks lending a hand with some lower armoring/berm work.
Plan to meet at Dry Lake parking lot at 8:30am – make sure to bring layers, sunscreen, bug spray and plenty of water!
As always, lunch, drinks and snacks will be provided for awesome volunteers! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/z1z8JGqTprxPz3nd9

Volunteer for the CO High School Showdown in the Boat
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-10 | Howelsen Hill, Steamboat Springs
The Colorado League’s Showdown in the Boat will be back in Steamboat from September 8-10!

The Showdown in the Boat will host approximately 750 high school student-athletes at Howelsen Hill Friday – Sunday. The cross-country mountain bike races will take place from 8:30am – 5:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Friday will be a set-up and pre-ride day. Steamboat has 2 local scoring units, Steamboat & Steamboat Mountain School.

The Colorado League is also looking for volunteers to help. Sign-up HERE!

Token Tuesdays @ Mountain Tap Brewery!
2023-08-29 15:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-22 15:00 - 21:00, 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/

CANCELLED - Volunteer Trail Day: BTR
2023-08-26 08:30 - 12:30 | CO
THIS TRAIL DAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Come help us spruce up BTR! We will meet at Dry Lake Trailhead at 8:30 AM to grab water, snacks and group up. This Trail Day is limited to 5 volunteers!
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

7th Annual 24 Hour Boat Cruise
2023-08-25 16:00 - 2023-08-26 16:00 | CO
In 2017 a group of community members created the 24-Hour ‘Boat Cruise fundraising event. The idea came from a desire to affect real change on a local level in a world that was starting to feel more divided than ever. We chose Integrated Community, CIIC, as the beneficiary.
CIIC’S focus on access to Early Childhood Education, quality healthcare and public safety fit with the event committee’s goals to open our arms to members of our community who are being negatively impacted by current policies, systemic inequities and language barriers on a local and national level.
This year marks our Seventh Boat Cruise. In six short years, we have raised over 165K towards CIIC’s Early Childhood Education programming, often doubling funds raised from the prior years’ event. We are making real change possible by supporting this amazing non profit as they work to meet the needs of our entire community.
Our goal is simple: Raise as much money as we can, Have fun on bikes, and Increase awareness in our town for CIIC and the work they are doing. Thank you for joining us!

More information and registration here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/24hourboatcruise

Volunteer Cleanup for SBTGRVL
2023-08-21 09:00 - 12:00 | CO
Solidify your 2024 SBTGRVL entry when you volunteer for Monday morning cleanup! More information can be found here: https://www.sbtgrvl.com/volunteers

SBTGRVL RACE DAY!
2023-08-20 | CO
It’s the big day! Join us for all day festivities as we cheer on racers from Yampa Street! Schedule info can be found here: https://www.sbtgrvl.com/weekend-activities

SBTGRVL Expo Day 2
2023-08-19 09:00 - 15:00 | CO
Join us for the second day of SBTGRVL Expo on Yampa Street between 9th and 12th Street (Public Welcome!). Meet vendors, get info, listen to speakers and more! Full list of activities and information here: https://www.sbtgrvl.com/weekend-activities

SBTGRVL FLM FST @ Howelson Hill
2023-08-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Howelsen Hill, Steamboat Springs
Join SBTGRVL for a film night at Howelson Hill!
More info here: https://www.sbtgrvl.com/weekend-activities

SBTGRVL HLL CLMB @ Howelson Hill
2023-08-18 17:30 - 18:00 | Howelsen Hill, Steamboat Springs
Cheer on racers in the HLL CLMB!
Register/info here: www.sbtgrvl.com/friday-night-hll-clmb
“Starting at Howelsen Hill, a 5 minute walk across the river from the SBT Expo on Yampa Street, cyclists will park their bikes near the bottom of the ski jumps and the race will start with a short run. After jumping on their bikes, riders will head straight up Mile Run on Howelsen Hill for a lung and leg-burning challenge. After all riders cross the finish line at the Overlook, they will come back down for a quick podium presentation and then join everyone for live music and a beverage. Prizes will be awarded for the top three open category and women, as well as best costume. Spectating will be highly encouraged and positive banter toward participants on the climb will be celebrated.”

SBTGRVL Expo Day 1
2023-08-18 12:00 - 17:00 | 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

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

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/
