Winter Park Mountain Bike Summer 2024 Events
The Winter Park Classics, formerly the Epic Mountain Bike Series, is a reinvented mountain bike series in Winter Park, Colorado, featuring three races that highlight our most popular routes from the Epic Singletrack Series and classic courses from the early days of the Winter Park Mountain Bike Series. Catering to everyone from junior riders to professional racers, the Winter Park Classics offers a welcoming, fun race series for all skill levels. Hosted by the Winter Park Comp Center, which also organizes the Trestle Gravity Series and King of the Grommets Gravity Race Event, these events are among the finest anywhere. Check out the cross-country, enduro, and downhill race schedule below!
Winter Park Cross-Country Bike Race Schedule 2024
Cross country mountain bike races offer an exhilarating blend of endurance, skill, and adventure, perfect for both seasoned cyclists and newcomers eager to challenge themselves. These races traverse diverse terrains, from rugged trails to scenic forests, providing participants with a thrilling and unforgettable experience. Join the growing community of mountain biking enthusiasts, test your limits, and enjoy the camaraderie and competition. Rent your bike with us and gear up for an exciting cross country race – your next adventure awaits!
- SATURDAY, JUNE 15 – HILL CLIMB DOUBLE UP
Ride Up, Run Up, or Double Up! Join Winter Park Resort for an exhilarating 10K MTB/Gravel hill climb, a 10K run, or take on the ultimate challenge by doing both! Whether you’re a junior athlete or a professional racer, we have a category for everyone, even if it’s your first race. We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming, fun event for anyone who loves to climb.
Be part of our summer running series, the Winter Park Peak to Peak Summer Showdown, which includes four thrilling races: two 10Ks, a 5K, and a half marathon. For more information, click here.
*Please note, the Double Up Hill Climb is NOT part of the Winter Park Classics XC MTB Series.
- SATURDAY, JUNE 29 – POINT-TO-POINT
Racers will get to enjoy some of our ‘gem’ trails in the Vasquez trail system and National Forest. Starting at the base of Winter Park Resort, this Winter Park Classics course is a racer favorite that takes riders through 21 miles of scenic trails with views of the Winter Park and Fraser Valley, finishing at the St. Louis Campground in Fraser. For more information, click here.
- SATURDAY, JULY 20 – RACE RENDEZVOUS SUPER LOOP
The Super Loop Revival XC Course is a new twist on a classic, starting at the base of Winter Park Resort and taking racers through lush forests, wildflower-filled meadows, and over pristine rivers. This course challenges all your senses with impressive ascents and a rewarding conclusion. Winter Park Classics is also bringing back Race Rendezvous for 2024, beginning near Mary’s Pond, riding through the unsurpassed Idlewild trails, and ending in Rendezvous. Stay tuned for published courses and start times closer to the event. For more information, click here.
- SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 – TIPPERARY CLASSIC [FORMERLY KING OF THE ROCKIES]
The Tipperary Classic (formerly King of the Rockies) has been the iconic mountain bike race in Winter Park for over three decades. The course begins in Fraser, following miles of amazing, scenic singletrack trails, and finishes at the Winter Park Resort base area. Riders who ride in this race gain bragging rights for stepping up to this challenging race. For more information, click here.
Winter Park & Grand County, CO Gravel Bike Race Schedule 2024
- SATURDAY, JULY 6 – KOWTOWN GRAVEL RACE
Come visit the charming town of Kremmling, Colorado, and experience its stunning landscapes firsthand. The 2nd Annual KowTown Gravel Bike Race is the perfect opportunity to explore this beautiful terrain, offering three distinct courses: the challenging Bull course, the intermediate Cow course, and the beginner-friendly Calf course. This exciting weekend is packed with more than just racing; enjoy live music, engaging community activities, and a vibrant atmosphere that brings together riders and locals alike. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or new to gravel racing, the KowTown Gravel Bike Race promises an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss! For more information, click here.
- SATURDAY, JULY 13 – CROOKED GRAVEL RACE
Our two courses showcase the finest gravel routes Grand County has to offer, featuring long, winding climbs through aspen and pine forests and wide-open descents under the expansive Colorado sky. At Gemini Adventures, they believe in a simple notion that makes all the difference: competition makes us faster, and collaboration makes us better.
Inspired by the legendary Ron Kiefel’s Crooked Roubaix from a decade ago, Crooked Gravel builds on a tradition of exploration. Back when gravel bikes were still a novelty, Kiefel and his friends embarked on a 95-mile dirt-road adventure from Winter Park into the high mountains on road bikes. Fast forward to 2024, and gravel bikes have become a staple of adventure cycling.
Crooked Gravel High Mountain Gravel Bike courses offer an unparalleled experience, with our long route featuring over 5,000 feet of climbing and our short route perfect for beginners. Starting at an elevation of 8,600 feet, Crooked Gravel is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. If nothing worth doing is easy, then Crooked Gravel is certainly worth doing. For more information, click here.
Trestle Gravity Series 2024
Trestle Bike Park at Winter Park Resort has a long history of gravity racing, including well-attended races including Trestle Gravity Series, Big Mountain Enduro, Colorado Freeride Festival, and U.S.A. Cycling Mountain Bike Nationals. The Trestle Gravity Series is multi-race series that encompasses Air Downhill, Downhill, and Super Downhill races. For more information, click here.
- Friday, August 2- Air Downhill
- Saturday, August 3 – Downhill
- Friday, August 30 – Super Downhill
- Saturday, August 31 – Downhill
- Sunday, September 1 – Air Downhill