Event Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: Friday & Saturday Venue locations
Friday packet pickup & welcome reception takes place at a separate location from the main Saturday event.
Friday October 11th: Brues Alehouse, 120 Riverwalk Pl, Pueblo, CO 81003
Saturday October 12th: Fuel & Iron food hall, 400 S. Union Ave, Pueblo CO 81003
Friday, October 11
Your prep day. Join in on pre-rides and get your packet. We strongly encourage getting your packet on Friday evening and attending the welcome reception!
Note that our Friday activities are based at Brues Alehouse, 120 Riverwalk Pl, Pueblo, CO 81003. This is also right in downtown Pueblo, and less than a mile from the Saturday event location.
FRIDAY ACTIVITY LOCATION MAP
Schedule subject to change leading into event day.
3:30 PM - Pedalhomie x All Bodies On Bikes comunidad ride
Join the comunidad ride led by Pedalhomie Founder & renowned outdoor Photographer Eric Arce alongside All Bodies On Bikes Co-Founder Marley Blonsky & ABOB’s Denver Chapter
This is a ride for everyone. We’ll be keeping a casual pace and enjoying people, bikes, and Pueblo on a route overlooking the Arkansas river.
Distance: The comunidad ride will be ~6 miles long
NEW LOCATION: The comunidad ride will start from just northeast of Brues Alehouse, 120 Riverwalk Pl, Pueblo, CO 81003. Scroll down for maps. Expect to park in one of the downtown garages and ride to the venue. It’s gonna be busy and fun.
Timing: Meet and stage at 3:30 pm, depart at 4:00 pm
Safety notes: This is a rules-of-the-road ride, which means all riders are expected to follow standard traffic laws and signals. Riders are strongly encouraged to bring lights for their bikes and wear appropriate safety equipment including helmets.
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM Packet Pickup & Welcome Reception
NEW LOCATION: Brues Alehouse Rooftop Beer Garden, 120 Riverwalk Pl, Pueblo, CO 81003. ACCESS NOTE: there is an ADA ramp access to the rooftop beer garden on the SW side of the building along Alan Hamel avenue, shown with a blue arrow on the map below.
Packet Pickup and Registration
ID & signature required.
Friday and Saturday Registration may be available if we haven’t already hit capacity. Register early!
Welcome Reception - Visit Pueblo x Brues Alehouse
Details coming soon!
Saturday, October 12
The big day! Plan accordingly, check in on yourself and your friends, stay fueled & hydrated.
SATURDAY ACTIVITY LOCATION MAP
Schedule subject to change leading into event day.
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
We STRONGLY encourage getting your packet on Friday. If you must…be sure to show up EARLY on this day to get it.
Late Packet Pickup at Fuel & Iron food hall (packet pickup pauses during race departs)
Location: 400 S. Union Ave, Pueblo CO 81003
ID required (and signature if registering)
7:04 AM
Sunrise
7:30 AM - Staging for The Whole (110 mile)
Staging begins for The Whole (110 mile) depart
B Street, right in front of Fuel & Iron food hall
Location: 400 S. Union Ave, Pueblo CO 810038:15 AM - 9:15 AM
7:45 AM - The Whole (110 mile) Rider Safety Meeting (at staging/start)
8:00 AM - The Whole (110 mile) depart
Neutral depart led by law enforcement
Location: Fuel & Iron food hall lot, 400 S. Union Ave
Timing begins at the start of gravel on Red Creek Springs road
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Late Packet Pickup at Fuel & Iron food hall (packet pickup pauses during race departs)
Location: 400 S. Union Ave, Pueblo CO 81003
ID required (and signature if registering)
8:30 AM - Staging for The Half (75 mile)
Staging begins for The Half (75 mile) depart
B Street, right in front of Fuel & Iron food hall
Location: 400 S. Union Ave, Pueblo CO 810038:15 AM - 9:15 AM
8:45 AM - The Half (75 mile) Rider Safety Meeting (at staging/start)
9:00 AM - The Half (75 mile) depart
Neutral depart led by law enforcement & Ambipar Response
Location: Fuel & Iron food hall lot, 400 S. Union Ave
Timing begins at the start of gravel on Red Creek Springs road
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Late Packet Pickup at Fuel & Iron food hall (packet pickup pauses during race departs)
Location: 400 S. Union Ave, Pueblo CO 81003
ID required (and signature if registering)
9:30 AM - Staging for The Mild (15 mile) and The Lil Chile (40 mile)
Staging begins for The Mild (15 mile) and The Lil Chile (40 mile) depart
B Street, right in front of Fuel & Iron food hall
Location: 400 S. Union Ave, Pueblo CO 810038:15 AM - 9:15 AM
9:45 AM - The Mild (15 mile) and The Lil Chile (40 mile) Rider Safety Meeting (at staging/start)
10:00 AM - The Mild (15 mile) and The Lil Chile (40 mile) depart
Neutral depart led by law enforcement & Ambipar Response
Location: Fuel & Iron food hall lot, 400 S. Union Ave
Timing begins at the start of gravel on Red Creek Springs road
All Day - Cheers, meal and afterparty for every finisher
Participants will get a ticket for exclusive meal options in Fuel & Iron food hall
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM - Grassroots Gravel Expo
Grassroots Gravel Expo (open to public) featuring cycling industry vendors, regional partners, & more
Location: Fuel & Iron food hall lot, 400 S. Union Ave
Bike valet for participants so you can focus on enjoying the expo!
11:00 AM - Bike Valet Opens
Free Bike valet opens
Bike wash available for participant use
Location: Fuel & Iron food hall lot, 400 S. Union Ave
1:00 PM - Podium Awards for The Lil Chile
Podium awards for the Lil Chile (40 mile). Top five Mens/Womens/Nonbinary from each route.
Location: Fuel & Iron food hall lot, 400 S. Union Ave
2:30 PM - Podium Awards for The Half
Podium awards for The Half (75 mile). Top five Mens/Womens/Nonbinary from each route.
Location: Fuel & Iron food hall lot, 400 S. Union Ave
4:00 PM - Podium Awards for The Whole
Podium awards for the Whole (110 mile). Top five Mens/Womens/Nonbinary from each route.
Location: Fuel & Iron food hall lot, 400 S. Union Ave
5:00 PM - International Bicycle Flat Tire World Series CHAMPIONSHIP
Top finishers from this year’s International Bicycle Flat Tire World Series presented by UC Health will throw down some flat-fixin’ excellence to define the year’s reigning champion. These folks will be competing for a custom top-of-the-line pump from Silca, a carbon wheelset from Quality Wheels, bikes from State Bicycle Co, tires from Teravail, and more.
5:00 PM - 8:00PM Grassroots Gravel Block Party presented by DISPATCH
Photo and video highlights from the day, music by global DJ BC#9, giveaways from DISPATCH, SRAM, Oveja Negra, Dispatch, Squirt cycling, Silca & others, Food & Drink deals, & more!
Full after-party details
6:24 PM - Sunset
7:30 PM - Bike Valet closes
Grassroots Gravel Block Party presented by DISPATCH
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the finish line by Fuel & Iron food hall
Location: Fuel & Iron food hall 400 S. Union Ave
Giveaways & prizes from Ombraz sunglasses, SRAM components, Dispatch components, Oveja Negra bikepacking bags, Flow Formulas hydration, SUPERBIRD Fuego tequila, Visit Pueblo, and more!
Music by global DJ BC#9. Learn more here
Signature drinks featuring SUPERBIRD Fuego tequila
Local gourmet food options available right in the venue!
Sneak peek of event photos from multiple industry pro photographers!
Location:
Fuel & Iron food hall 400 S. Union Ave
Parking
Downtown Pueblo has multiple public lots & garages.
Park in designated public lots and garages. On-street parking will be limited. Parking at the event location will be accessibility-only. Use common city sense and stow valuables and bags out of sight.
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B Street Accessibility designated spots
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