OMG! (Challenge Series)

This mixed surface is part of the RMCC Challenge Series (https://www.rockymountaincyclingclub.com/rmcc-challenge-series).

Join us for the queen stage of our 2025 Challenge Series! We'll meet at the Lookout Mountain Parking Lot at 7:15 for a 7:30 departure. The course features 5 distinct climbs:

1. Lookout/Genesee (1700 ft).
2. Juniper Pass to Echo Lake (3300 feet).
3. Virgina Canyon/"Oh My God Road" (1800 feet -- unpaved)
4. Dory Hill (1200 feet -- unpaved)
5. Drew Hill/Crawford Gulch (800 feet -- partially unpaved)

The total route is 81 miles with 10,400 feet of climbing. The riding is difficult but the views are relentlessly spectacular!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49670156

Regroup Points:
-King Soopers Gas Station in Bergen Park (mile 13)
-Maverik Gas Station in Idaho Springs (mile 45)
-Eagle Convenience Store in Blackhawk (if needed - mile 55)
-Golden Gate Canyon Park Visitor Center (mile 65)

Notes:
-If you're looking for a shorter option, the recommended approach is to return back from Echo Lake which would give you 64 miles. Shortcutting from Idaho Springs requires use of a shuttle (which may or may not be running) through the Floyd Hill construction.

-Tire recommendation: This ride is overwhelmingly paved but we do have 3 climbs on relatively high quality dirt roads. 32-35 mm is probably the sweet spot here, but it's rideable on standard 28s. Full gravel tires are overkill and are only recommended if you need to be slowed down. :)

-We will regroup on a semi-regular basis along the way, as well as at the regroup points. However, like all RMCC rides this should be considered a drop ride.

Non-dues-paying members are welcome and invited to join us on any ride! After three rides we do ask that you join the club: https://www.rockymountaincyclingclub.com/rmcc-membership-application-form