Good routes are the

backbone of a race.

Ours are legendary.

2024 GrG race routes: Epic. Varied. Incredible.

Don’t take our word for it. We’ve had more than one World Tour professional compliment Pueblo’s gravel routes. Seriously.

  • Rider support: All routes feature aid stations (hydration, nutrition, maintenance basics) and SAG vehicles. We do not have a bag drop service.

  • Timing format: We will have a neutral rollout with timing starting when riders get to the timing control outside of town. We’re expecting some intense sprints to the finish this year! (75 & 110 will depart together, followed by 15 & 40 later)

  • Navigation: Courses will be marked, routes with audio cues using RideWithGPS as well as printable cue sheets will be available, and GPX files are available at the links below. Use common sense and communicate with other riders if you’re unsure while on course. Join our email list to be sure you’re notified of any course updates.

DISCLAIMER: Courses are subject to change up to event day based on conditions and other variables. Updates will be communicated via email, this page, and social media.

Image: SCott Tribby

The Mild

Mild. Still full of flavor.

2024 Registration: $55
Distance: 13.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 600’

Course Marking Color: TBD, turnaround at Aid Station #1

A non-competitive ride for folks seeking fewer miles. This is the classic gravel departure from right in town, and a steady climb for about 4 miles. Once you’ve finished the climb, you’ll get to descend back into town alongside southern Colorado mountain views!

The Lil Chile

Nice. With a bit of spice.

Registration: $75
Distance: 37.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,800’

Course Marking Color: TBD, turnaround at Aid Station #2

A local mainstay. Most of this route is ridden weekly on our Red Creek Rally group rides and features some of our favorite segments. Love it or hate it, the S-curve hill on Red Creek West is a classic! Rolling hills and scenery straight out of an old western will bring you to the Red Creek Volunteer Fire & Rescue station. Refuel here and then descend back into town!

The Half

It may be the half, but it’s a full helping.

Registration: $115
Distance: 72 miles
Elevation Gain: 3,800’

Course Marking Color: TBD

Ride from town alongside classic high desert views, and head west to where the plains meet the peaks. Dive into the Beulah Valley and the fresh smell of ponderosa pines (and a convenience store stop if you want), then ascend from the valley to the fast finish along 3R and Burnt Mill road. If you’re riding our 75 or 110, you’re in for a treat…both routes traverse through Stem Beach, a private natural area never opened for a cycling event and accessible only on race day. Thanks to EVRAZ Rocky Mountain Steel for working with us on access! Timing finishes between two of the Stem Beach lakes, and then you can cruise back to the start line along Pueblo’s historic Lake avenue.

The Whole

Too much? Just right?

Registration: $150
Distance: 110 miles
Elevation Gain: 7,900’

Course Marking Color: TBD

So you want the whole thing? Alright! This route takes riders through a full spectrum of SoCO scenery, climates, HILLS, and histories. You’ll share the route with “The Half” riders all the way into the Beulah Valley, then you’ll break off and climb the legendary “twelvemile” climb. One of few (the only?) unpaved Colorado “highway”, CO-78 aka twelvemile serves up one of our favorite climbs anywhere. With about 3,200’ over 10 miles with an average grade of 6% and a max grade of…13%? 16%? Hard to say. Hard to climb. And so good. This is one you’ll love to remember.

After finishing up twelvemile riders will descend CO-165 past scenic Lake Isabel (and another convenience store if you want), then down the rustic, foliage tunnel that is the Old San Isabel road descent. Weave through the foothills towns of Rye and Colorado City to get to the fast finish along 3R and Burnt Mill road. If you’re riding our 75 or 110, you’re in for a treat…both routes traverse through Stem Beach, a private natural area never opened for a cycling event and accessible only on race day. Thanks to EVRAZ Rocky Mountain Steel for working with us on access! Timing finishes between two of the Stem Beach lakes, and then you can cruise back to the start line along Pueblo’s historic Lake avenue.

How we plan and navigate our rides

Planning a great route is one of our favorite things to do here. Maps represent possibilities - whether they’re mounted to a sign, unfolded on a picnic table, or lit up on the computer screen.

We build all of our online routes using RideWithGPS. It’s simple to use and simple for folks to access. It has free mobile and desktop options so there’s an option for everyone.

The screenshot here is the Route Planner tool. It’s where you can try out different options and if you’re unsure whether you can ride a segment, there’s a “global heatmaps” feature that can show estimated rider traffic on the segment based on data from multiple sources (the thin red lines on the screenshot - the darker red, the more use).

Downloading the right file:

You can download routes in multiple formats for your GPS device by clicking on the button circled in the screenshot. Click the button below to open the route and get started!