Rocky Mountain Cycling Club RMCC

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About us

Rocky Mountain Cycling Club is a Colorado community of cyclists who share a love for adventurous, challenging rides. We offer a year-round series of club rides and events and support each other as we pursue our cycling goals. RMCC formed in the fall of 1993.

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RMCC Thursday Night Climbing
Thu, Apr 30 · 5:30 PM MDT
Beverly Heights Park, 2151 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO, US
Thursday, Thursday, RMCC Climbing Thursday!

Join us for the RMCC tradition: Thursday night climbing!

We meet at Beverly Heights Park, at the base of Lookout. We'll group up at about 5:25pm for introductions, route overview, sign-in, and other formalities. We plan to roll promptly at 5:30; if you're going to be late, please leave a message here (we'll try to wait a few minutes, if necessary).

We'll follow our usual route (see below) to start the spring, and we'll add in climbs (Genesee Mountain, Montane, Lininger, and more) depending on available daylight, weather, and road conditions. Changes will largely be a game-time decision, covered in the route walk-through and potentially adjusted as we progress.

https://www.strava.com/routes/15959177

As is the nature of rides with climbing, this is a drop/regroup ride. Because we aim to get in a lot of climbing in a short period of time, we have been known to drop riders, especially on the first climb. Generally speaking, if you're able to complete Lookout solo in ~30 minutes you'll be able to rejoin at the regroup points. We will roll from the parking area by Buffalo Bill's grave at 6:00, and lagging riders may be left behind. For you Zwifters and power-meter users, a power output of 3 w/kg is a good starting point. Expect some separation on the climbs, with opportunities to rejoin at one of several regroup points. Being comfortable in a draft will help on some of the flatter / roller sections.

This event will be canceled if weather or roadways are not conducive for a safe, fun ride. We'll cancel as early as possible, however be prepared for game-time calls as conditions can be unpredictable in the foothills.
In the springtime, please bring and use lights!
We hope to see you out there!
1 attendee
Ken Caryl - Foxton w/ City View return (RMCC Road Ride)
Sat, May 2 · 7:45 AM MDT
Ken Caryl Park-N-Ride, 7450 S Shaffer Ln, Littleton, CO, US
This ride down in the Deer Creek area is always a favorite for many people. We'll meet at the Park-n-Ride just east of the C-470/Ken Caryl interchange at 7:45 for an 8:00 departure.

This ride climbs up High Grade, drops down through the Broken Arrow neighborhood, and then down to Foxton for the super-scenic ride along the Platte River to Buffalo Creek. From there, we'll reverse course back up to the top of Pleasant Park. We'll complete the City View Loop and drop back down Deer Creek. The total route is 58 miles with 6300 feet of climbing.

Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45930151

Regroup Points:
-Pleasant Park Grange at mile 14 (and 39 if needed)
-The Mercantile in Buffalo Creek at mile 26

As with all RMCC rides, we will regroup periodically, but this should be considered a drop ride.

Come out and join us for a fun day!

Non-dues paying members are invited to join us on the rides--once you've done 3 rides with the club we do ask that you join: https://rockymountaincyclingclub.com/
5 attendees
RMCC Thursday Night Climbing
Thu, May 7 · 5:30 PM MDT
Beverly Heights Park, 2151 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO, US
Thursday, Thursday, RMCC Climbing Thursday!

Join us for the RMCC tradition: Thursday night climbing!

We meet at Beverly Heights Park, at the base of Lookout. We'll group up at about 5:25pm for introductions, route overview, sign-in, and other formalities. We plan to roll promptly at 5:30; if you're going to be late, please leave a message here (we'll try to wait a few minutes, if necessary).

We'll follow our usual route (see below) to start the spring, and we'll add in climbs (Genesee Mountain, Montane, Lininger, and more) depending on available daylight, weather, and road conditions. Changes will largely be a game-time decision, covered in the route walk-through and potentially adjusted as we progress.

https://www.strava.com/routes/15959177

As is the nature of rides with climbing, this is a drop/regroup ride. Because we aim to get in a lot of climbing in a short period of time, we have been known to drop riders, especially on the first climb. Generally speaking, if you're able to complete Lookout solo in ~30 minutes you'll be able to rejoin at the regroup points. We will roll from the parking area by Buffalo Bill's grave at 6:00, and lagging riders may be left behind. For you Zwifters and power-meter users, a power output of 3 w/kg is a good starting point. Expect some separation on the climbs, with opportunities to rejoin at one of several regroup points. Being comfortable in a draft will help on some of the flatter / roller sections.

This event will be canceled if weather or roadways are not conducive for a safe, fun ride. We'll cancel as early as possible, however be prepared for game-time calls as conditions can be unpredictable in the foothills.
In the springtime, please bring and use lights!
We hope to see you out there!
1 attendee
Boulder Fearsome Five (Challenge Series #1)
Sat, May 9 · 7:00 AM MDT
Boulder, CO, baseline, Boulder, CO, US
This ride is part of the RMCC Challenge Series.

They're baaack! Los Cinco Diablos...or otherwise known as the Boulder Fearsome Five is the nation's toughest century ride. Featuring 16,000+ feet of steep climbing, several dirt/gravel sections, and climbs reaching 8000+ feet in elevation, the Boulder Fearsome Five is truly the nation's most challenging cycling century.

The climbs featured in this event are truly Boulder County's most "devilish" climbs...Flagstaff Mountain Road, Magnolia Road, Sugarloaf Road, Sunshine Canyon/Fourmile Canyon loop, and the SuperJames. In fact, there's probably not many places in the world where you can find as many challenging road cycling climbs within such close proximity to each other as in Boulder!

The primary goal of this ride is to safely complete as many of Boulder County's most challenging climbs as possible. This club event is not a race. It is an opportunity to spend a fun, challenging day on the bike with their fellow RMCC friends. But kudos to everyone who can successfully complete the course! Time to dust off those climbing legs!

2026 Boulder Fearsome Five course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53724990

New for 2026:
1. This year's ride will start at Maxwell Park off of Linden Ave and Wonderland Hill Ave in West Boulder. Lots of street parking available. See map for more details.
2. The climbing will start with Lee Hill/Deer Trail Rd and SuperJames, then head in a southernly direction.
3. There's a bit more dirt this year. After descending Magnolia Rd and a < 2 mile section of Boulder Canyon, participants will climb up Chapman Drive (packed dirt) to access Flagstaff Rd.
4. The climb up Flagstaff Rd will ascend an additional mile past the mailboxes (our previous turn-around point) to the high point of Flagstaff Rd...just because.
5. Recommended tire size: 28 mm-35 mm. The newer the tire, the better, to minimize the risk of getting a flat tire during one of the dirt/gravel sections.
Start/end location: NEW start location for 2026! Maxwell Park, 598 Linden Park Dr, Boulder, CO 80304 (off of Linden Ave and Wonderland Hill Ave). Street parking available.

Time: Sign-in at 6:30-6:45 AM. Ride start at 7:00 AM. Expected ride duration: 8-12 hours.

Support points: Riders can self-support along the course.
1. After descending Linden Ave from the Pine Brook Hill neighborhood, participants can self-support at their vehicles at Maxwell Lake Park. Please keep extra water and food in your cars. (38 miles and 6000+ feet of climbing)
2. Gold Hill Store (48.9 miles and 9000+ feet of climbing)
RMCC membership: Non-dues-paying members are welcome and invited to join us on any ride! After three rides we do require that you join the club: https://www.rockymountaincyclingclub.com/rmcc-membership-application-form

Weather: We are at the mercy of the weather gods. Please keep your fingers crossed for favorable weather.

Please let me know if you have questions:
Mark Lowe (mvlowe5@comcast.net)
11 attendees