Continental Divide Adventure Ride JULY

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July 11, 2025 - July 14, 2025 Add to Google Calendar Add to iCalendar Upcoming

Description:

Continental Divide Adventure Ride JULY 11-14

Ready for an epic 4 Day adventure on the top of Rockies?

Join the Continental Divide ADV Ride in July.

Limited Entry Club Ride open to any Like-minded enthusiast.

Location: Start at Colorado Springs Airport, for a journey through the Rockies.

What to Expect:
• 4 Days, 900+ Miles: Tackle over 11 stunning mountain passes.
• Routes: Adventure bike-friendly paths, old railroad dirt roads, and high-altitude passes like, Independence Pass, Weston Pass, Marshall Pass and more.
• Gear Portage: Let us carry your gear so you can ride unencumbered.
• Camping: Included at scenic spots like on the Arkansas River and a private campground near Dotsero and the confluence of the Colorado & Eagle Rivers.
• GPS Tracks: Navigate with ease using phone-compatible Ride with GPS tracks.

Why Join?:
• Scenic Beauty: Experience breathtaking views that will leave you speechless.
• Camaraderie: Ride with fellow enthusiasts and make unforgettable memories.
• Support: Gear portage, Chase truck and trailer for assistance. Breakfasts.

Bonus:
• Meals: Breakfast included Sat-Mon, and dinner available at designated stops.

Ride Highlights:
• Day 1: Explore old Rail Lines from around Pikes Peak and camp on the Arkansas River.
• Day 2: Pass through Aspen, ride to Dotsero & Sweetwater Canyon and camp.
• Day 3: Conquer multiple passes, return to the Arkansas River.
• Day 4: Optional ride up Pikes Peak, wrap up at the Colorado Springs Airport.

Ride is Friday to Monday

4 Days of Adventure loops over 11+ spectacular mountain passes and old railroad right-of-ways.

Ride up Pikes Peak on Day 4 if you wish.

President Theodore Roosevelt rode the Train in 1900 to Cripple Creek and said that the beauty of the route from Colorado Springs…

“This is the ride that bankrupts the English language.”

These are Adventure Bike suitable routes.

We are not out to torture anyone. These are un-guided rides with cell phone compatible GPS tracks, even without a cell signal. Ride over Mountain Passes you've only heard about:

Victor Pass*
Trout Creek Pass
Weston Pass
Independence Pass*
Tennessee Pass*
Cottonwood Pass*
Cumberland Pass
Waunita Pass
Blacksage Pass
Old Monarch Pass
Monarch Pass*
Marshall Pass
Ute Pass
Pikes Peak (Not a Pass)*

Over 80,000 feet in cumulative elevation gain in 4 days

* = Paved

INFO ON COLORADO MOUNTAIN PASSES

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FLY OUT AND RENT A RIDE FROM WAYPOINTS WEST OR RIDERS SHARE

LINK TO RENT A RIDE

NAVIGATION INFORMATION

For Navigation you'll use Ride with GPS Phone compatible GPS tracks with Voice Turn cues.
Ride with GPS Club Membership is included.
Because of the variety of loops, there will be no sweep riders.
The Club insists everyone use the Buddy System and look out for each other.
You leave when you wish, ride what you want to, with whomever you wish.
Team up with friends, new or old.