10th Annual Buena Vista Bike Fest - May 17, 2008

The beautiful century route goes North to Leadville, along the scenic rolling hills of Turquoise Lake Road, around the Mineral Belt Trail passing aspen groves and conifer forests, meandering through the historic Leadville Mining District, and back to Buena Vista in the shadows of Colorado’s highest mountain peaks. Nearly all of the climbing is completed over the first 60 miles of the ride, with the last 40 miles essentially downhill to flat! Riders also have options to take shorter routes including a 35 miler, a 50 miler, and a “metric century” (62 miles) while still enjoying the Collegiate Peaks’ magnificent scenery.

BVBF is sponsored by the Colorado Springs Cycling Club, the Chaffee County Chamber of Commerce and the New Belgium Brewing Company. The Colorado Springs Cycling Club prides itself in putting on one of Colorado's finest events. We have been told by our riders that our rest stops are the best of any ride they have ever done. Our routes are well covered with SAG vehicles. For your safety, the Chaffee County Search & Rescue provides EMT support.

New for 2008:

- All BVBF activities will be centered at McPhelemy Park.
- Friday & Saturday Packet Pickup will be at McPhelemy Park.
- Official Ride Start will be from McPhelemy Park.
- Rest Stop # 1 has a new location just north of Granite at the Timberline Tours Rafting location.
- Rest Stop # 1 is the new turn around point for the short route option (35 miles).
- Revised Route Map to reflect the changes noted above.

2007 Ride Event Photos are available from Barak Naggan Photography.

Saturday, May 17, 2008
You may start your ride any time after 7:00 am. Suggested start times are listed below.

Plan to spend the weekend in Buena Vista and enjoy other rides including some great mountain biking in the area. Check-in at The Trailhead for other rides and routes in the area. Springtime in Buena Vista is also an excellent opportunity for fishing, hiking, rafting and numerous other outdoor activities.